19 ways to grow your business

Starting your own business takes only a minute, making it grow takes two to 20 years.

Unless you are willing to spread the word about your business like a wildfire, it will take some time before you start making profit from your investment.

There are several ways to let people know about what you are doing and increase your customer base.

CHOOSE ONE THAT YOU THINK IS BEST FOR YOU:

Word of mouth
Flyers
Newspaper Advertisement
Local Magazine Advertisement
Radio and TV Advertisement
Network with other businesses
Attend events and functions
Create your own website or make use of one existing ones
Create your own newsletter
Join fairs and exhibitions
Host a party
Sponsor or co-sponsor an event (golf tournaments, beauty pageants, competions)
Join local clubs and associations
Write a book
Produce a marketing kit (a folder containing information about you)
Produce a calendar showing your products or services
Send out post cards
Give out corporate gifts
Send out emails

TIP: A combination of at least 3 or 4 of the above is what you need in order to have an effective marketing strategy that will produce results.

It’s okay to choose the cheapest form of advertisement, but make sure it is the most effective way to market yourself.

From Inside Track Business Partner





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