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Where Do You Market Your Biz?

Posted by on Apr. 6, 2007 at 4:17 PM
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Where do you Advertise, Online or Offline?  Bulletin Boards?  Free Classified Ads? Groups or Clubs?  MySpace?  Cold Calling?

Have you found a great place that is little known?  Are you having trouble finding the right place to advertise?

Let's share our ideas, someone may not have thought of what you are doing and vice versa.

So, go ahead, tell us!


Joyce
Deals & Steals - Group Owner
The Real Estate Market - Group Owner
Marketing Your Business - Group Co-Owner
Web Wizard Creations


Posted earlier by BizNurse:

"Marketing is not something you do to people, it’s something you do for people. Marketing is the service of helping people make the best possible decision."

— George Silverman: Author & viral marketing expert.

The Suggestion Box - Let me know your ideas, suggestions and thoughts.
Posted by on Apr. 6, 2007 at 4:17 PM
Replies:
  • sharepinkdreams
  • by on Apr. 8, 2007 at 5:06 PM
  • Hi
    I am a MK Beauty Consultant and feel free to visit me at
    www.marykay.com/ehuntoon!

    I market with those I meet!
    Ask for referrals and then call that person and say....
    Your friend told me to call you! Do you have a minute?  Great!
    Then briefly explain your business and BOOK her!
    It works GREAT!!!!

    Ellie
  • kristen_munson
  • by on Apr. 8, 2007 at 5:16 PM
  • I currently advertise on other blogs and sell ad space on my own blog. I am currently looking for companies that can manage the go between for myself and industries but have not found much.
  • JHanc968
  • by on Apr. 9, 2007 at 5:25 PM

  • Quoting kristen_munson:

    I currently advertise on other blogs and sell ad space on my own blog. I am currently looking for companies that can manage the go between for myself and industries but have not found much.
    What do you mean by a go between?  ~~Joyce
  • momof3trs
  • by on Apr. 12, 2007 at 5:27 AM
  • My business/program is ''MOMS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, INC'', ...I'm having trouble finding a place to advertise so far this group, and my cafemom website, are the only places I've advertised....---I have 11 members in my cafemom group, ...I just started my group on April 9, 2007---

    Any ideas/feedback on where else to advertise, and how I can get the feedback/people to join, like I want...

    THANKS,
    THERESA
  • JHanc968
  • by on Apr. 12, 2007 at 5:55 AM

  • Quoting momof3trs:

    My business/program is ''MOMS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, INC'', ...I'm having trouble finding a place to advertise so far this group, and my cafemom website, are the only places I've advertised....---I have 11 members in my cafemom group, ...I just started my group on April 9, 2007---

    Any ideas/feedback on where else to advertise, and how I can get the feedback/people to join, like I want...

    THANKS,
    THERESA

    Theresa,

    Do you have a web site?  I'd like to see what it is all about and give some ideas.


    Joyce
    Deals & Steals - Group Owner
    The Real Estate Market - Group Owner
    Marketing Your Business - Group Co-Owner
    Web Wizard Creations
    CyberFamilyCafe


  • mommytogs
  • by on Apr. 12, 2007 at 6:42 AM
  • My website is www.cafepress.com/kefiandcake selling tees and gifts

    Thus far, I have advertised on CafeMom, MySpace, some sites that allowed free classifieds, email to anyone I know. I also had my parents put up flyers in two high traffic retail stores in Astoria Queens since much of my merchandise is Greek themed and there is a sizable Greek population there.
    I'm planning on putting up flyers anywhere that would take them, like at our local Shoprite for example that has a huge bulletin board outside for advertising.
    I'm planning on getting business cards to pass out and always have with me!

  • tsteward
  • by on Apr. 13, 2007 at 2:06 AM
  • Hey Ladies, I just wanted to tell you about a website I found that is just awesome for anyone in any type of business.  I don't know if you have ever heard of Dani Johnson .  She is trully a remarkble woman, she has a free website:  www.danijohnson.com, that has all alot of free training courses on it.  I am new to the networking marketing business, but I have been listening to her free conference calls and oh my gosh is she good.  Anyways if you get the chance stop by her website and check it out, you won't be sorry:)

    Take Care
    Teresa

  • carladm
  • by on Apr. 13, 2007 at 7:53 AM
  • Thanks.  I'm going to check that out.
  • de-stressme
  • by on Apr. 14, 2007 at 6:25 AM
  • Hi All,

    Well, like others, I talk to Everyone!  I carry samples with my business card stapled to them.  I also give out business card magnets; potential hostesses/hosts or clients are less likely to throw away a magnet.  This way, your business and name are right in front of them everytime they open the fridge!

    I also market on free classified sites.  I found a website called webdecals; I ordered a reverse cling for the back inside window of my car to advertise my business.  I have actually had people tailgating me to read my ad!  I've had great success with this.

    I go to as many events as possible, especially bridal shows.  I put my business cards out anywhere other businesses will allow me to.  I always carry brochures/info./ and hostess pkts.; you never know when and where you will find your next hostess or client.

    I also do Spa Escapes for schools for teacher appreciation.  Boy, are these fun; especially when I have male teachers attend.
    Contact church groups, moms groups, etc.  They are out there and you have to let them know you are here too.
  • JHanc968
  • by on Apr. 14, 2007 at 11:58 PM
  • What great ideas everyone!!  Thanks so much for posting!!

    ~~Joyce

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