Free and Low Cost Ways to Spread the Word for Your Side Business

If you have a side business that you would like to grow, Freelance Switch has some wonder tips on how and where to find clients (check the link to 101 tips). I’m listing a few that are free or low cost ways for when you just get started:

Promote your side business so you keep more of your hard earned money.

• Send out an email to everyone in your address book, announcing what you do, where you are and what you can offer
• Ask your satisfied clients for referrals
• Do some pro-bono work for a charitable organization with industry links
• Contact people you used to work with and ask them to send you any run-off work they might have
• Practice an elevator speech about what you do and have it ready to go wherever you are
• Participate on online forums (using the forum signature line)
• Comment on blogs to draw people back to your freelance site
• Keep an eye on online job boards
• Check out Craigslist for your city

Additional Resources for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs:

• Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur
• Freelance Switch
• My Start-Up Life:
• The FreelanceSwitch Rates Calculator
• 40+ Alternative Income Ideas and Resources
• Earn more money using your God-given skills
• How to Start (or Start-over) Building Your Personal Brand

Your Thoughts

How do you promote your side business?

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