Three Marketing tips for January 2009

Talk up your business. Wherever you go, talk about your business. And talk about your website. Tell engaging stories about how you helped your clients by building their business.

Go to online chat forums in your industry and post comments explaining tips and tricks of your trade or industry. Many people have gained valuable leads this way.

Start blogging. Add a blog to your website. Afraid of giving away your trade secrets? Sharing valuable information and advice about your business will establish you as an expert in your field. People will read your valuable tips and contact you to learn more and you can start building a relationship with them. Then you will have made a valuable contact which may result in future business.