There are not many
businesses you can start for free, but marketing start-ups are the
exception. If you have the right skills and are willing to do some hard
work up front, a marketing business takes little or no start-up costs.
STEPS TO TAKE.
1) Organize your basic business administration functions. You need a
bank account, business address, service rate card and business name.
Starting a marketing business for free usually means you initially need
to use your home address, personal bank account and your own name for
payment purposes.
2) Determine your niche ( what you can sell or
service you can provide, that is your passion and interest. This should
be something you can do, not necessarily easily but its well of interest
in you cannot be exhausted.) What are you selling and to whom? Start by
using skills that you already have, such as writing, web design and
graphic arts. Seek out familiar industries.
3) Make a marketing
plan. Take advantage of free marketing plan templates online, or simply
use a calendar to write down your objectives. Include the 4 P's in your
business marketing plan: Product, Price, Promotion, and Placement.
4) Make a list of your potential market. Reach out to friends, local
groups and places where you do business. If you are a motorcycle
enthusiast, start with bikers' groups, bike shops or associated
businesses. If you have doctors, lawyers or entrepreneurs in the family,
ask them for a chance to bid on their next web project, brochure, or
event.
5) Advertise your marketing business online. Seek out web
sites that offer free trials or free services to help you get started.
Eventually, you need a web site with your own domain name. However, you
can get started by using use free sites provides a nice business
template.
6) Link all of your personal social media such as
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to your new blog, web page, or online
information. Ask your friends to "share" or forward the news about your
new marketing business. Your new business must show clients that you
know how to use the latest resources effectively.
7) Market your
business constantly. Every email you send should have information about
your new marketing business in the form of a web address, slogan, or
similar at the bottom. Holidays are opportunities to share a greeting
from your business Facebook page. Social gatherings present an
opportunity to mention your new business.
8) Get referrals. Once
you have a client or a lead, ask them to tell others about you. Consider
offering a discount on their next project when they bring you new
clients.
The following questions could emanate after digging deep within to know what to do after getting this kind of 411.
1) To start a marketing company, what services should I offer at first?
Determine your niche. What are you selling and to whom? Start by using
skills that you already have, such as writing, web design, or maybe
graphic arts. Seek out familiar industries and try to cater to their
marketing needs however you can.
2) How do I start marketing myself?
Start with social networking. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and
Snapchat are all free. Create short ads, with your business name,
products, and services, to promote and awareness. Establish a website
and a LinkedIn page for your business. There are also small advertising
and marketing businesses that will work for you to speed up the process,
though these are not free.
3) One may say,I will like to market my company. How do I start that?
Print out flyers and share links to your shop on Facebook, Twitter etc.
4) How can I gain exposure for a newly started and registered business may arise?
There are tons of sites where you can advertise your business online.
You could also try making fliers to put up around town or telling your
friends and asking them to spread the word.
5) How do I know when I'm at the right age to start a business?
When you are at or over the legal age of your country -- 18 in France,
21 in the United States. But you can start your business as a child
(over 15) if your parents take responsibility for it.
6) Do you have any suggestions for a good business that I could start?
First things first. If you are an early teenager or younger, nothing
too big would be great. For example, mowing somebody's yard,
babysitting, or dog-walking. Even pet-sitting! For an older teenager or
adult, you have a lot more options. For example, if you are a teenager
in high school, you could work at the grocery store, fast food
restaurants, etc. If you are an adult who has finished college, your
path seems pretty clear. If you are an adult who has not finished
college, there are plenty of places to work.
TIPS.
Many computers come with basic business software.
Check to see what you have, as you may have everything you need to get started on simple marketing projects.
Sign up for free marketing newsletters or blogs. There are many online,
so be choosy. Pick ones that have value for you. Emulate ideas you
like, but be sure to make your own blog original.
The SBA (Small Business Association) is a good place to start any small business and get free business marketing tips.
Don't sell yourself short. Market your new business every day in some way for a minimum of one year, then keep marketing.
WARNINGS.
Be careful of Internet scams. There are many sites online that claim you can earn money with Internet marketing.
Be sure to do thorough research before involving your new business.
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