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Ways to Promote Your Business

Local newspaper & publication contacts:

Kathy Sponseller

Kosciusko Visitors Bureau

Syracuse – Wawasee Chamber

Lake City Saver

Local Radio Station Advertising at the Wawasee High School – The Mix 93.7 Warrior Radio

Contact: 574-457-3147 x2922

The Syracuse Lions Club sign on Huntington St., Syracuse – contact: Jerry Wright 574-457-3494

Create a Facebook Page or group for your business

Create an Instagram Page for your business

Get business cards made up and make sure you hand them out to everyone you know, add your menu of services

Create a Twitter account

Create a LinkedIn Account for your business

Post photographs of your products and staff on social media every day

Write a letter of introduction and email it out to all the people you admire

Join local business clubs and Facebook pages and groups to talk to other business owners in the same space

Send a handwritten note to neighborhoods with a photo of one of your products, menus, etc.

Create a blog feature on your website to address frequently asked questions about your product and share on social media

Send thank you cards to your clients

Work with other same-sized businesses to offer giveaways

Ask your customers for testimonials and list them on your website

Create a website for your business

Make flyers or brochures about your business and distribute them

Organize a group with non-competitive business in your area and agree to cross-promote

Volunteer to be a speaker and speak about the importance of the benefits of your product

Talk to the media and arrange a deal to promote your product

Ask for customer referrals

Ask customers for their email address where you can send information about your product

Give coupons that entitle customers to discounts for your products

Regularly update your social media accounts

Offer a free trial or a sample of your product in return for a review or mention

Participate in trade shows and rent a booth where you can sell your products

Use stickers or magnets of your product and brand that can be placed in cars or fridge

Put your brand name and a contact number in your little giveaways such as fans, tumblers, pens, etc

Create an attention-grabbing tagline for your brand or product

Make a video about your product and upload it on YouTube

Arrange for an advertisement on a phone message that plays your promotions during calls that are on hold
Use window decals with your latest offers on your retail shop

Send birthday coupons and rewards to people in your mailing list

Make a publicity stunt that the media might be interested to capture

Do charity events like free food for the homeless or any charity work while promoting your product

Paint your brand on your car

Print your brand on your shirt when promoting your product

Start a contest

Reward your loyal customers and feature them every month

Use Google Pay Per Click ads and Facebook ads to advertise your product

Sponsor a community organization or local sports team

Know your customer’s needs and update your product

Join your local chamber of commerce and small business groups

Learn the most likely places to find clients

Create a snazzy logo and tagline

Become a radio guest

Learn how to write a killer sales letter

Apply for business awards

Write articles

Create/update a marketing plan

Start a podcast

Get your site on industry-specific review sites

Set up your Yelp Page

Be active in your neighborhood

Hire a teenager to stand by the road and hold up your sign

Offer a free class or seminar

Donate magazines and books to any business with a waiting area

Create tip sheets on your area of expertise

Do a demo

Go over-the-top with your holiday decor

Hire the local high school cheerleaders

Have a great window display

Hire brand ambassadors

Attend local networking events

Create an affiliate program for Chamber members

Build an email list

Live stream video

Collaborate with a partner to create advertising to share

Host a give away

Set up automatic posts through Hootsuite, Buffer, Postplanner, etc