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8 Ways to Boost Business


8 Ideas Boost Your Biz!

1. Internet: If you're not already on it, get on the internet. If you are, you know how great it can be. Even the smallest businesses can get to a major market and do business 'round the clock. It allows you to market and sell worldwide and it's cheap! Also, it can give you the image of being a huge corporation--even if you're running it from a spare bedroom! A good web site can put you on the map.

2. Design high -end looking collateral. Don't cheap out with low-end business cards and stationery! Make the investment in good design and good printing. You don't have to spend tons; just make them the best you can afford. You don't even need four-color (read: expensive) printing: Use one color as an accent color and have it used in different levels (dark to light) to create a unique look.

3. Like to talk? Get out into the local business world and join groups. These groups can be little goldmines of leads, support and mentors. Working from home you may find yourself alone for days (or weeks). These groups can be a terrific excuse to get out and mingle!

4. Promote and sell! Motivated and informed sellers know this technique. Use your forces to infiltrate your products and services into others' offerings to multiply your audience. 

5. Trade and barter. Selling your products is only part of your job; getting wonderful prospects and resources by trading and bartering can help. Provide great service and see the referrals pour in! 

6. Advertise on the cheap by getting some local press. Your local media can get you some of the best FREE "advertising" around!  

7. Be a do-gooder...and tell everyone about it. Give to a worthy cause (time, money or products). Always include your card in your donations. Be sure to promote the fact that you support charities.  

8. What's your special talent? You can speak locally on whatever topic jazzes you. (Don't be scared!) Even just a short talk can give you some great face time in front of valued prospects. It's worth the butterflies in your stomach.

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