Free and Low Cost Ways to Spread the Word for Your Side Business
If you have a side business that you would like to grow, Freelance Switch has some wonder tips on how and where to find clients (check the link to 101 tips). I’m listing a few that are free or low cost ways for when you just get started:
Promote your side business so you keep more of your hard earned money.
- Send out an email to everyone in your address book, announcing what you do, where you are and what you can offer
- Ask your satisfied clients for referrals
- Do some pro-bono work for a charitable organization with industry links
- Contact people you used to work with and ask them to send you any run-off work they might have
- Practice an elevator speech about what you do and have it ready to go wherever you are
- Participate on online forums (using the forum signature line)
- Comment on blogs to draw people back to your freelance site
- Keep an eye on online job boards
- Check out Craigslist for your city
Additional Resources for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs:
- Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur
- Freelance Switch
- My Start-Up Life:
- The FreelanceSwitch Rates Calculator
- 40+ Alternative Income Ideas and Resources
- Earn more money using your God-given skills
- How to Start (or Start-over) Building Your Personal Brand
Your Thoughts
How do you promote your side business?
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Laura Martinez