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Making money at home in an online business can be profitable and you cans also have a lot of fun doing it, if you get off to the right start. One of the first considerations is how you are going to market the business. Here you’ll be introduced to some free methods and also some ideas for very low cost marketing.

There are several free places where you can advertise online. Simply Google “free classified online ads” and you’ll find at least two dozen sites. This is a great place to start, just abide by each site’s rules.

Personal contact marketing is another good method to use. I don’t mean to contact all of your family and friends, just listen to people as you goo through your day. When you hear someone complaining about their job or hours or commute, tell them that you might be able to help them out. Give them your card and tell them to give you a call. No sales pitch, just tell them to call you. If they show interest and call you then tell them what you’re doing. Don’t chase them, let them come to you.

Flyers are a very low cost method as well. A “flyer” is the size of a business card and has a very simple message. “This card could be worth $$$$$$$$$ in the next year, to find out more visit www.yourwebsite.com”. Busy malls and office complexes are the best place to distribute flyers, place them between the window and rubber on the driver’s side door, right above the door handle so they’ll be sure to see it when the get in.

Road side signs will also get attention. These are the signs that you see during election time. If you Google lawn signs you’ll find them for as little as $1.00 each if you purchase 100. These can be very effective if placed at busy intersections. Use a simple, easy to read message like “Make Money Working at Home, 1 987 654 3210.”

Newspapers offer a low cost method of advertising when you consider the number of people you will reach. Choose a demographic which you feel comfortable with. You’ll want to keep the circulation below 200,000 for the best value price-wise.

Magazines can be very good if you target your market effectively. Keep in mind that magazines will have a lag time between when you place the order and when the next issue is printed, this can be anywhere from 35 to 45 days. An advantage of magazines is that they stay around forever, you might get a call six months or a year from now from an ad placed today.

I wish you the best in your marketing, and hope these tips are helpful to you. Look for more ideas in future articles. Again, all the best and much success!

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