By
Lanee’ Blunt
When
you need new clients or customers despite how good your product or service is
you will have to advertise. In difficult times the marketing budget is always
the first to go. When you are on a budget you can network and also cold call. Advertising
your small business for free is possible online.
Directories
Get
your small business listed in online directories. Electronic directories are a good
place to have your business listed; some are free and will let you include a
profile about your small business.
Google
Places
It
is a free way to advertise your business. Set up an account by submitting your
company information, photos and video. You have to verify your listing by phone
or by postcard. Google places will list your small business. After the listing
is setup, fill out the information about your company, phone, fax, email.
Include your payment options and your categories for your business. Most consumers
search for local businesses online.
Craigslist
List
your company on craigslist. Post an ad on Craigslist for free. List your
business under the right category and location.
Reference:
Inc;
How to Market Your Business Using Google Places; Eric Markowitz; 2011
My
Google Marketing; How to Advertise Your Small Business Online For Free; Admin;
2011