5 More Creative Ways to get Free Publicity

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This is a follow-up post to the free download "Press Release Guide & Template" A press release is the traditional way to gain publicity for your business, but it may not always be the best way. Here are a few creative ways to gain free publicity for your business. Pick up the Phone Reporters are busy but sometimes a personal touch will work. You may also make that call at just the right time. The reporter may have a deadline looming and space to fill. Use your judgment when making phone calls. Don't try to get Diane Sawyer on the phone, but if you'd like a spot on a local radio show, why … [Read more...]

My Very First Top Ten: A Carnival, Free eCourse, and Top Blogs

Oh Amanda (she's very purpley) has a very funny blog, and apparently a top ten Tuesday carnival.  So you can get the topic from her (at least I did this afternoon), and join up!  You enter your link in the mr. linky and then visit other bloggers to read their top ten posts.  If you participate regularly in this carnival, or others, you will eventually meet some great people (okay you WILL meet great people) and make some great friends. This Tuesday?  Top Ten Blogging Blogs & Free E-books!!  Now you know why I'm particpating right?  How could I miss the chance to post all the great … [Read more...]

Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Service Business

The current trend is towards more home-based businesses and for good reason.  They require lower overhead and startup capital, making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited funds.  Have you been tossing around ideas for your own service business?  The following will review some important basics. What is a service business? Service businesses are those that provide help to others. This can be anything from mowing the lawn to managing business accounts. The basis of a successful service business is one that supplies a realized need.  In your area, it may take some research to discover … [Read more...]

Day 13: Shopping and People Watching!!

Oh, these are MY kind of assignments!  :) So, Day 14 of 31 DBBB at Problogger: Go to the mall and observe marketing trends, the ways the display, creativity, color are used.  Perhaps do some people watching too. Okay, so I tried this.  I spent an hour at the mall, but my ADD wouldn't let me observe what was going on... there are way too many sparkly and shiny things to drag me in.  Apparently I'm a sucker for marketing and sales techniques.  :)  I sat down at the food court, and could only think of how I was going to avoid the Dairy Queen ice cream shop.  Uggg. How did it work for … [Read more...]

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