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Let\u2019s be honest, running a business is hard, especially when starting one on a shoestring budget<\/a>.\u00a0It feels like waking up every morning struggling to solve complex puzzles, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

The good news is that if you know the right ways to promote your business to your target audience<\/a> then\u00a0you can significantly boost your sales success<\/a> without spending a lot of money.<\/p>\n

Here are four\u00a0inexpensive ways to start promoting your business today.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n

Learn how to start a new business in this in-depth guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1) Get Published Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don’t have a blog<\/a> already\u00a0you need to get one, like yesterday! A blog<\/a> not only helps your business get its name out, but it\u2019s a great way to connect with your customers directly. One major key of successful blogging<\/a> is to keep your blog updated as often as you can. An abandoned blog is worth nothing.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have experience or enough time to manage your blog, you may want to consider using the service of a freelance writer or blogger for hire, to help you out.<\/p>\n

Additionally, be sure to set-up your business profile<\/a> on relevant social networks and communities, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google Plus. Your business profile pages should include a description, link to your website, contact info, and be updated regularly with useful content for your audience.<\/p>\n

2) Talk to Clients<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s amazing how businesses spend so much money to find market information and attract new customers<\/a> when they have a wealth of information in their present client database. Talking to existing customers<\/a> is one of the best ways to boost revenue. Ideally, this should be done by someone who\u2019s not in your company, so customers are willing to be open and honest.<\/p>\n

You don’t have to talk to hundreds of people; it can be just as effective to\u00a0choose a handful of engaged\u00a0clients and ask if they’d participate in an interview. Then use what you learn to your business’ advantage.\u00a0Learn what your customers\u00a0want, figure out ways their suggestions can make a difference, and how to present it, then make changes to improve those areas. If you don’t make any changes to your business, then you’ll have wasted everybody’s time.<\/p>\n

3) Offer Free Giveaways<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offering giveaways<\/a> to clients and prospects is an excellent business promoting strategy that can result in an overflow of new and returning customers<\/a>. If you\u2019re in a service orientated business, you\u2019ll want to offer a free consultation. Your prospects will have the opportunity to test your service risk-free.<\/p>\n

For businesses that are product oriented, you may have a “buy 2 get 1 free” or give something unrelated to the product, for instance, “Buy a bed sheet and receive a pair of shoes for free”.<\/p>\n

By doing someone a “favor”, they naturally feel obligated to return the favor by becoming your repeat clients.<\/p>\n

4) Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting experts from related fields is a fantastic way of promoting your business. Networking<\/a> provides you with the opportunity to learn about your competitors, form mutually favorable partnerships in related industries, ask for referrals, and spread awareness about your brand.<\/p>\n

What successful ways have you found to promote your new business? Share with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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