Ten Ways To Market Your Services
Today’s economic climate has made competition for consumer business even more intense. Here are ten ways to market your services.
Update your business card with a personal and professional photograph and leave them at other businesses where customers may see them. Develop a personal visibility that connects your face with your business.
Get some promotional items and have your brand, website, name and phone number printed on them. Donate them as giveaways or prizes to a local event. Have others as complimentary gifts to visitors. If you don;t have one, get a website up and running. You can do it yourself or budget for a developer, hosting and some SEO. Make sure you constantly monitor your e-mail and respond asap.
Sponsor an event. Donate a free service as part of charity auction, Being a good citizen is good for business.
Answer your cell phone professionally and asap.
Be a part of a local internet coupon program. The discount you give is worth the business you will get.
Be reasonably accessible to customers. People are working odd hours to stay afloat. Accommodate them without losing too much sleep, they’ll appreciate it.
Develop the strongest CSR program you can and constantly impress customer service on your employees.
Remember to smile and have a positive attitude. People hire people they like.
Explore new target audiences, be ready to offer them your service.