What is the best way to market a new business?

Answer by  patti (29325)

It depends on what kind of business it is. The Internet reaches the greatest audience worldwide, but if you have a small catering business in Tiny Town, Ohio, there's no point is global marketing. Determine who your customer is, then think about how to best reach him/her: print ads, TV/radio, flyers, billboards, Internet, YellowPages, etc.

Answer by  Romz (222)

The best way to market a business is to promote it online. Social networks are being used to promote all sorts of things. You can also make and distribute business cards.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

It depends on what the business is. The marketing plan should have been created as part of the business plan, which includes information about target audience, marketing/advertising budget and demographics. Decide who you want to attract, then devise a plan to get their attention.

Answer by  Kennady (58)

The marketing strategy used should directly correlate to the type of business you are opening. For instance you would not do a campaign at a Nursey Home if you are opening a "day care center for children". And you wouldn't advertise at "Men's Health Fitness" if your opening a new gynecologist firm.

Answer by  Ken56 (1160)

Hold a "Grand Opening" and send out a lot of publicity notices. Issue press releases to local media and advertise your grand opening with special deals.

Answer by  mediamaven (579)

In this current time and economy, one of the most popular ways is via social networking, such as Facebook and Twitter, in addition to creating a blog that incorporates your company's services, and also attracts potential customer traffic.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

Depending on the nature of the business, you could start a website and then attach the web address to the ends of e-mail. You could write a column showing your expertise in a particular area for the local paper and you could purchase TV or radio commercial airtime.

Answer by  mpelle (343)

Best way is word of mouth, you want to get the word around as to what you are planning to do with your business. When word of mouth gets out customers may be intrigued in finding a new business to purchase from.

Answer by  Darkephoenix (1789)

Well, there are several different routes you could take. One is the more traditional print ads, which are probably good for specialty businesses. Or you could go the internet route, which is a growing field and becoming one of the first places people check. Good luck with your new business.

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

It can depend on the business type. Cheap and easy ways include online advertising in the form of craigslist and similar services.

Answer by  leize (222)

The Internet: The Internet is the best way for advertisers to market to business decision-makers; many agree the Web is persuasive. And it influences people to make a purchase. Most importantly, it is clear that what people see on the Web leads directly to purchases. It would promote your business at a very fast rate with good feedback.

Answer by  MathewLeonard (1)

Its depend on your business, which kind of business you have to plan to start. But mainly online promotion is the best way to promote your business or to increases the reliability of any business. Also, nowdays social media is very common to any promotion& to interact with other person.