good advertising ideas for a small business?

[jabbercs]

I make chocolate baskets and chocolate creations. What are some good ways to get the word out about my creations?

[jellllo1]

As your a small Business, I would suggest to get a postcard of your products, simple and cheap. leave them at hotels, restaurants etc.. as I would imagine your market would be the older generation.

Also maybe talk to your local gazette, maybe they could write a story on you.

[Stefan J]

Hey jabbercs. Cute avatar you have!

Great business niche. Sounds like something you have a passion for.
Here are some great ways to get the word out.

- Classifieds

- Video marketing

- Social Networks (BEST WAY) You can connect with people with your interest and get the word out about your products.

- Forums (You can get into forums with people who love chocolate baskets and things involved in your niche) You would Google "chocolate baskets+forums" to find popular forums in your niche.

Best part is all of the marketing methods are 100% Free and very effective. I hope this helps you. Good luck

[Tally-ho Marketing]

Sampling is a great way to show your work first hand. Contact catering companies, hotels and restaurants and give them samples for events or display. Ask them to put your business cards by the display. Have a website? Can you deliver? How about starting your own gift basket delivery or providing your products to others already in the business?

[goldy k]

Some great ideas have already been posted. I suggest posting on local free classifieds like http://www.khrido.com/ You can post for free and it is pretty straight forward.

Important step after you post your ad is to bookmark them on social networks. So, once you post your ad, go ahead and bookmark the ad on facebook, stumbleupon, digg and others. You will definitely get lot of expsure.

[Ross T]

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