2006-07-12 17:07:32 · 5 answers · asked by humboldtcountyline@sbcglobal.net 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
A few free resources – check out the sources box for links:
1) Create a blog pertaining to your field
2) Use Yahoo! Local & Yahoo! Groups – Be sure to read the TOS for each one!
3) Write articles pertaining to your field and/or expertise.
4) Advertise on Craiglist
Also, consider signing up for an affiliate program. These programs enable you to advertise on other's sites (your affiliates) and once a sale is made to you, your affiliates & the program are paid a commission.
I listed a few handy sites & articles relating to marketing, promotion & advertising. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* 301 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas: From America's Most Innovative Small Companies by Sam Decker
* Off The Wall Marketing Ideas: Jumpstart Your Sales without Busting Your Budget by Nancy Michaels, Debbi J. Karpowicz
* Guerrilla Marketing for Free: Dozens of No-Cost Tactics to Promote Your Business and Energize Your Profits by Jay Conrad Levinson
* Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide: Over 1500 Great Marketing Tricks That Will Drive Your Business Through the Roof by James Stephenson
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-13 06:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-17 10:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by lalraniusha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-13 01:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by yumm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the road dept and get your name on a sign that says you clean this hwy...it's free
2006-07-13 00:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy something insane on ebay. works it always gets on the news.
2006-07-13 00:33:06 · answer #5 · answered by daniel_97202 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋