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Low cost ways to market your business

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Many small business owners worry that they will never be able to market effectively due to having a limited marketing budget. However, the good news is that you don't have to a have a large marketing budget in order to get great results from your marketing. Those business owners who are willing to be creative and think outside of the box can find unique and highly profitable ways to market their business for not a lot of money. It is important to know that marketing experts even suggest not worrying about spending a lot of money on marketing but rather spending your marketing dollars more effectively. So if you are a business owner here are low cost ways to market your business-

- Have an open house-One of the best low costs ways to market your business is to have an open house. You can send out an announcement to the public that lets them know you are inviting them to learn about your business. However, it should be noted here that you need to provide something of value. Consider a demonstration or class about something that relates to your business. You should also make sure that you have a way to capture the contact information of everyone who shows up. This way you can follow up after the event with further marketing.
- Get your business an online presence-There is perhaps no more cost effective way to market your business then by using online marketing. Most forms of online marketing require very little money if at all any. Every business needs to have at least a website set up regardless of whether or not you will actually sell your product or service on the internet. The reason for this is that many consumers research online before making a purchase decision. That means that if your business does not have a website you may not even be considered by your target market. Additionally, you can expand your online marketing efforts with a business blog, social media networking, YouTube, Twitter, and email marketing. All of these marketing methods have been shown to bring in big returns if you are willing to make the effort to maintain them.
- Network, network, and then network some more-Many business owners overlook one of the easiest ways to market their business-themselves. If you are always looking for ways to talk about your business then you can do some marketing all on your own. Networking can range from casual conversations in the line at the bank to more formal networking that can be done at Business Alliance or Chamber of Commerce meetings. The trick to networking successfully is to always be on the lookout for natural openings to talk about your business. Keep in mind that no one likes a pushy salesman but if you are able to bring up what you do and what your business has to offer you may not only find a new customer but other resources and key contacts, as well. Savvy business owners who focus on networking also make sure that they never leave home without some business cards. That way you can leave a tangible reminder with the person that you have been networking with. It is important to make sure that your business card has all of the applicable contact information along with a short, impactful statement about what your business has to offer.
- Offer the best in customer service-Many business owners often overlook another valuable marketing resource that they already have-their customers. By offering your customers the very best in customer service you are helping to insure that they will spread the word to family and friends. Make sure that everyone who works for you knows that customer service is their top priority no matter what job title they have.

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