Making money in an online home business can be both fun and lucrative. One thing to consider before getting started is how you are going to market the business. I want to share some methods which are free as well as some which cost very little.
A great no cost method to start with is free online classified ads. You can Google online classified ads and find over two dozen sites. You'll want to follow each site's guidelines in order to stay in good standing, no reason to get booted off a free site.
Personal contact marketing costs very little and can be very rewarding. As you go through your day simply listen to what others are saying. When you hear someone complaining about their hours at work or the long commute give them a business card and tell them that you might have something for them. Wait for them to contact you, don't ever chase people. If you see them at a later time you might want to follow up, but don't chase them.
Flyers are a very low cost method as well. A "flyer" is the size of a business card and has a very simple message. "This card could be worth $$$$$$$$$ in the next year, to find out more visit www.yourwebsite.com". Busy malls and office complexes are the best place to distribute flyers, place them between the window and rubber on the driver's side door, right above the door handle so they'll be sure to see it when the get in.
"Bandit" signs are also very inexpensive and can be an effective method to use. These are plastic corrugated signs which are on metal "H" stands. Again a simple message like "CEO Income from home visit www.yourwebsite.com" Place these signs at busy intersections where there is likely to be some traffic backup so that passersby will have time to notice them.
Newspapers offer a low cost method of advertising when you consider the number of people you will reach. Choose a demographic which you feel comfortable with. You'll want to keep the circulation below 200,000 for the best value price-wise.
Magazines can also be highly effective although the cost might be out of reach when you're just starting up. Magazines also have a time lag of 30 to 45 days between the time you place the order and publication. The great thing about magazines is their shelf life, you might get a call months after your ad runs.
These are some ideas to get you started in your home based business opportunity. There are many more which I will be covering in future articles. I hope these are helpful, and you have much success in your endeavor, whatever you choose.
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