Alternative Marketing Strategies

​For any business, whether big or small, every penny matters. For a small business, this cannot be any truer. Smaller budgets mean you need to be more creative to get more out of every cent. How can you squeeze the most out of each allotment? It is the challenge every businessperson faces. Being creative and resourceful are your best friends here.
 
Marketing budgets and advertising are arguably the most affected. Since it is not directly related to the flow of your business, much of its budget is usually cut. If that is the case, here are some ideas for alternative strategies.

​Merchandising
Merchandising is a great way to enhance and grow your branding. Make your logo easily recognizable by making people see it often. Use the people around you as living billboards for your business. Everybody uses t-shirts, pens, or caps. Why not have your logo on them? Here is a more affordable way to let people know more about your company's existence.
 
Digital
Traditional advertising typically means print, television, and radio. Mass media and billboards have been the go-to ever since. However, they are also the most expensive. You may have the most reach, but are you reaching the right people efficiently? That is the advantage of social media.
 
You can efficiently target your consumer base and customize a plan that best fits them. Best of all, many of these ways are free. From Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you have your base set. Advanced analytics and pushes can be added for minimal fees.
 
Word of Mouth
It is probably the oldest way to advertise. Simply put, let people talk about you. Let them create a buzz around your business. There are two primary considerations here. The first batch of "talkers" need to be active in promoting your message.
 
Secondly, you should have a distinct appeal that is interesting for people to discuss. Remember, you want the discussion about you sustained, so it reaches as many people as possible. So it is essential to give them something interesting to discuss.
 
Conclusion
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