Comments on: Unique Marketing Ideas for Small Home Businesses

By: Angie Nelson

Angie Nelson — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:41:53 +0000

In reply to Kara Kelso (@theideaqueen). That's a great idea, Kara. Love it!

By: Kara Kelso (@theideaqueen)

Kara Kelso (@theideaqueen) — Wed, 29 May 2013 02:05:46 +0000

Fantastic list. I really like how you’ve focused on “Word-of-mouth” marketing, because it really is crucial in a small business. No matter if you are doing it online or offline, people tend to buy from who they know, and who they’ve been referred by. In any community, online or offline, people look for advice before spending money. The referral marketing we’ve done here in town with huge success. We did a customer mailing where we sent two coupons for services – one for them and one for a friend. We’ve already seen a few come back. 🙂

By: irfan

irfan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:52:45 +0000

i’m not a big fan of leaflet drops or business cards, i would personally cold call or call personally as it’s only a small percent of people if any that actually don’t throw the leaflets in the bin?

Guest posting and also partnering with other small businesses will always grow your reputation and think these are great avenues to go down

By: Lea

Lea — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:04:00 +0000

I get HARO emails and did even notice the gift bag requests. That’s good to know. Even it you don’t make products regularly, if you make a useful promotional item that could be a good way to distribute it while getting you’re name out there. Thanks!

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:46:08 +0000

In reply to Luis Bernardinelli. Thanks for the tip, Luis!

By: Luis Bernardinelli

Luis Bernardinelli — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:49:36 +0000

One thing which is similar to deleviering business cards (in my opinion) , and I wanted to share is:

Deliver leaflefts on houses mailbox and parked cars on streets
Thanks Angie.