You have a great idea for a home business, or you see a great product you want to sell. You talk to everyone you know to see what they think. Everyone agrees it’s a great idea and so you go about starting to put together your opportunity. So why can’t you sell it?
Because one of the most important things the new home business owner overlooks is self promotion. It really doesn’t matter what your product is, many people who join affiliate programs or join network marketing companies or buy your product want to know you. Are you someone they can trust, will you there to help them?
So how do you go about promoting yourself? There are many free and low cost ways of getting your name out there and letting people get to know you.
1. Write articles and allow them to be published for free. The internet is all about content. Publishers of all kinds, bloggers, newsletters; they all need fresh new content. Allow them to publish your content with your bio attached at the end, that’s a must.
2. Create a give away like a free e-book. Since it’s your e-book in the author section give your readers an “About the Author” section. Tell them who you are, what you’ve done and promote your business. You shouldn’t feel awkward about this; you see it on every flap of a book you purchase.
3. Send out media releases. This is one of the easiest ways to promote yourself. You can write about a new product release, maybe your new e-book or an interesting industry event. This is a bit different than publishing an article so make sure you follow the format. And there are plenty of free PR sites to post to; search Google for a listing.
4. Use your email list. Once you have established a list, even a non-buying list, send out information to them regularly about you, your business and how you can help them succeed in their home business opportunity. This tactic is two fold, you’re promoting yourself and your business while establishing a relationship with them. This one task alone will create profits beyond your wildest imagination.
5. And always, always add your card/bio to the end of every email and article you publish. This is your online business card, hand it out everywhere you go. Every email, every article is another chance to tell people who you are. Make sure you keep it short so it’s sure to get read.
6. Get into free directory listings. There are tons of products and industries specific directories that will let you have a listing for free. This is again FREE and you should take advantage of this chance to promote yourself.
7. Everyone should have a website or a blog. Take advantage of the “About Us” section. People always want to know more about you so the feel more comfortable working with you. Give them all you got here. This is your time to shine.
The next few suggestions are a bit more advanced, so some of you may not feel comfortable doing them. But when you do they are another great way to promote.
8. Is public speaking your bag? You can and should take advantage of every opportunity to get up in front of a crowd to talk about your product. People will associate better with you. If you’re not good in front, make sure you mingle a lot at any public outing.
9. Create training class. This can be at a venue, over the phone or even via your personal blog. As you’re promoting your services you’re also promoting yourself.
10. Twitter yourself. If you’re not familiar with Twitter go to http://www.twitter.com and sign up. You can make a 140 character comment and add your links in there. It’s a great way to get your message out.
Try a few of these suggestions. You won’t see overnight success but you will see significant progress over time.
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