When you saw the title of this blog, what was the first thing that popped in your mind? Some big amazing idea, some new trick that no one else knows about or maybe how much is this going to cost me. Well let me put your mind at ease. There is no get rich quick scheme here. No secret that I just figured out. Just the wonderful world of old fashion knowledge.
The number 1 way to get customers is by word of mouth. Yep that's it. Especially for small businesses this is a major key in survival. And it's free. When people like your business they will tell others. Which in turn if they like it they will tell others.
That is why Facebook and Twitter have become a key used to market businesses. From big to small they all use it.
So now you need to encourage your customers, friends and family to get the word out about your business.
Here are some tools that can help spread the word.
Tell everyone you know. And tell them to spread the word.
Pass out business cards with your website and other info on it.
Facebook - You can create your personal as well as a business profile. Make sure you post regular.
Twitter - Great way to keep customers up to date quickly and straight to their phone.
Flyers/menus - Make sure they have all your info on it. Including website, Facebook etc..
Newsletter - This is a great way to keep in touch with your current customers and new customers. Be creative with this. Put information in it that people want to read. Things that they want to read about. And print some out around town in your business.
Volunteer - Get out in the community. Show that you care about your area. And network. Make sure to always carry business cards.
Join local business groups - Get involved in any local groups that promote local businesses. Maybe you can meet other businesses you can partner with.
Press Releases - If your company has a certain angle then you can get the media involved.
Email - Build up an email list. So if you are having a sale or something special. Not only will your current customers see it but they might forward it to others.
Contests and Deals - If you run these your customers will get excited and they spread the word.
Have cool logos printed up on products.
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