Whether you have an idea for the next big thing, or you’re just making money from a hobby, your financial success rests on one thing; the number of people are interested in what you’re selling.
Facebook wasn’t the first social media platform, but it’s become so popular that initial leaders like MySpace, Friendster, and other similar platforms were slowly abandoned by their users. Your small business depends on customer interest to survive, so here are a few ways you can promote it effectively.
Build A Website
The first thing you should do is build a website to advertise your knowledge and services to potentially interested parties. A website is the most simple way to let your target audience know who you are, what services you are offering, and how to get in touch with you. Posting blogs on your website on a regular basis (daily, weekly, or fortnightly) will slowly build up a following and allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of your industry. The best use of your blog is to promote yourself as an expert in your field by using content marketing to show people that you know more than your competition. You can also use your website to open up a dialogue between yourself and your readers; respond to their comments on your post, or write an article centered around their frequently asked questions.
Get Social
Thanks to pages like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, advertising your business has never been more efficient. Once you’ve created a social media page for your company, use it to post articles from your blog, and give your customers brief updates on promotions and new services. You can also connect with any networking contacts and get them to promote your website on their social media sites.
Run Promotions
Everyone loves bargains and giveaways. If you’re offering services to your customers, such as coaching sessions, or beauty treatments, then offer limited time discounts, or a free session if they recommend a friend. You can start a loyalty scheme for your small shop by creating membership cards - you can find out more info on that at specialist websites or stores - and offering special discounts for cardholders. You can also get people interested in your products by offering 2 for 1 discounts, limited edition products, or other exclusive offers. The more interest you can generate with discounts, the better your chances of securing loyal customers.
Attend Trade Shows
While there are so many ways to connect to people online, it can make a bigger impression if you try to promote your business in person. Trade shows are a great place to do this because it’s a chance to connect directly with your target audience, pitch your business to potential customers, and to get advice from established professionals in your industry. If anyone shows any interest in your services at these trade shows, get their contact details and add them to a mailing list. This way you can keep them updated on your latest developments, and remind them how they could benefit from your services.
Conclusion
Whether pitching to investors or selling to customers, you need to drive up interest in your business. Your business bottom line depends on it!
I hope you enjoyed this article about how to drive up interest in your business for investors, potential employees, franchisees, or customers.
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