Hi,
I'm starting a small online business from home selling baby related products. Unfortunately, I don't have funds to pay for advertising. What other things can i do to get my name out there in the online world about my business without spending a lot of money?
2007-09-21 09:48:34 · 5 answers · asked by Jmo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Hi, I know you said it was online but get some magnetic signs for your car and put your website on it (if you have one and there are some that are free) I believe Freewebsite.com is one. Also, start a blog. They are totally free. Get on Youtube.com and do a video and Myspace.com is free. Build a base of friends and you'll start moving forward. Just remember it takes time in any business to get it started. Order some business cards from VistPrint. They are free for 250. You pay shipping which is usually 5 or 6 dollars if that. Just let everyone you meet know you have started a new business and if they could help you out. Best of luck to you.
http://www.freecandledrawing.homestead.com
2007-09-21 11:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by patti la bell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Network.
If you are selling baby related products, make an e-mail announcing what you are doing. Be very specific, because even our own friends and family sometime don't realize how they can help.
Ask your friends & family if they know anyone that is going to have a baby or has a baby. Then, ask them to forward your information to that person for you. Remind them that you are starting a new business, and don't have the funds to advertise, so their help in spreading the word of mouth about your website would be appreciated.
Then, perhaps offer a coupon on your site for expectant moms. Create an e-mail specifically promoting the coupon and ask people to forward that.
Have you noticed that people will forward coupons that are e-mail to all of their friends? I've gone to Starbucks and other shops that post signs telling people that the coupons circulated on the internet were fraud.
There are also ways to optimize your site. Of course, there's lots of competition I'm sure for your products, but if they are unique, perhaps optimizing for some key words that if someone searches for what you have specifically, will find you.
Good luck!
2007-09-21 11:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sinnary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you don't need to pay money in order to "advertise"
second, get to know the people in this business. Call them, offer them something they want... (get an affiliate program running)... make them link to you, do Joint venture promotions for you...
third, you really need to know why you're going to succeed
forth, it's always difficult to start a business without the budget it needs. Yet it's not impossible! Also, go and read this article:
http://www.freetomanifest.com/money/freemoneytobusiness.html
2007-09-21 09:57:27 · answer #3 · answered by tom168mail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARe you spreading yourself throughout the community?
Are you asking for counter space at the checkout for Kid's R Us, Babies R Us, Baby's world, etc?
These may allow you a standup easel on the counter that will cost minimal and reach 100% of their baby customers!
2007-09-21 09:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well one way is flyers and stuff but if you want to make money you should have advertising money that is key!
that shouild be included with your start up cost!
did you build a buisness plan?
2007-09-21 09:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋