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Tried & True Ways To Grow
The Ultimate Guide To Business Building For Small Businesses
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VEHICLEWRAPS The key to making these work is ensuring your products, services and contact information are BIG, bold and clear. Fancy images and graphics are less effective.
MAILERSSending periodic cards or postcards to your customer base can be very fruitful. Many clients thrive off repeat business, so why not stay in touch with your previous customers?
BNI/NETWORKINGGROUPSFind a group with members in your industry or complimentary industries. The key here is building relationships. Your best referral sources will be professionals who deal with a lot of customers in your industry. https://www.bni.com/find-a-chapter
FINDLOCALREFERRALSOURCESYou can make connections outside of networking groups. Always thank your referral sources with a phone call or handwritten card.
YOURLOCALSMALLBUSINESSDEVELOPMENTCENTER(SBDC)This is a free (government funded) program that provides top of the line business consulting to new or existing businesses looking to grow. http://americassbdc.org/home/find-your-sbdc/
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ASK“HOWDIDYOUHEARABOUTUS?”Be sure to ask every single customer. If you want to go above and beyond, keep this information in your records.
TV/RADIO/PRINTThese forms of marketing can be successful or a total flop. It completely depends on the stations or magazines you choose, budget and a variety of other factors. We’ve found that niche/local neighborhood magazines have been successful for some clients. We typically always recommend Internet advertising if you have a limited budget, as it almost always provides a better return-on-investment.
INTERNETMARKETINGThis is a form of marketing you can’t ignore. Be sure to have a strong SEO, social media and web presence. Online reviews will be a key factor in your success.
GOOGLE360°VIEW/VIRTUALTOURBuild trust with a high-quality virtual tour that lets people experience your location before they arrive. These immersive, virtual experiences inspire greater confidence among prospective customers. We recommend you contact Chris Sardinas at CS3Design Inc. His email address is [email protected] and his phone number is (407) 636-7053. Mention that Creekmore Marketing referred you and you should receive a discounted rate of $650.
ONLINENEIGHBORHOODGROUPS Websites like NextDoor or Facebook Neighborhood Groups are excellent ways to get referral business. Claim your business and be sure to stay active in these groups.
ANGIE’SLISTWe’ve heard good and bad things about Angie’s List. Their program has changed quite a bit over the years. To make it work, it’s important to get a lot of reviews.
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YELPIn certain markets, Yelp is widely used and can be effective. We’ve heard overwhelming negative feedback about Yelp from our clients, so it’s not currently something we recommend.
LINKBUILDINGGetting links pointing to your website from other websites helps your brand gain exposure on Google, Bing, etc. http://www.creekmoremarketing.com/local-link-building-ideas-for-small-businesses
