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15 Cheap and Easy Marketing Ideas That Can Work For Any Company

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While it’s true that marketing can be expensive, there are also plenty of other ways you can market your company without breaking the bank.  Below are 15 marketing ideas that you can easily implement for cheap.

Idea #1: Use Promotional Business Cards

Use a discount service, like Vista Print, and leave your business cards everywhere.  Add a special discount or coupon code that can be used on your website or in your store.

Idea #2: Send out Monthly Email Newsletters

Add a promotion on each email blast to up your chances of getting a response.

Idea #3: Donate some of your products or your services

You can volunteer with local charities to either donate your products or your services.

Idea #4: Hire a teenager to stand by the road and hold up your sign.

This is one of the more expensive ideas, but if you pick the right hours of day and location, it can pay off in a big way.

Idea #5: Buy someone’s dinner or buy them a treat

If you can’t afford to buy them dinner, then buy them a soda, or a candy bar, leave your business card and walk away.

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10 Facts About: Jakmel Art Gallery

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At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Jakmel Art Gallery, and stop by their website,judepapalokothegenus.com, to check them out.

Address: The Wynwood District 154 NW 37th Street Miami, FL 33127

Phone Number: (786) 312-5947

Instagram Account: @jude.papaloko

Website: judepapalokothegenus.com

This wonderful gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of Haitian musician and visual artist Jude Papaloko Thegenus.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Jakmel Art Gallery:

Fact #1:

Haitian culture sustains myriad art forms, such as painting, that express a Caribbean synthesis of African and European elements. Though formally trained artists appeared by the beginning of the nineteenth century, Haitian painting burst into the art world during the second half of the twentieth century.

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10 Fun PR Tips Every Business Owner Can Use

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If you want to take your business to the next level, then a PR plan, that you can implement, is a smart way to go.  It may be hard for a Small Business who doesn’t have the budget for a Publicist, but the below ideas, that the Oasis Consulting Group Team, has come up with, will be an easy way for any business owner to get started.

Idea #1: Ensure Your Story Is Interesting

When crafting your PR story, make sure it is something that will resonant with your potential customers and with readers.  Find the angle that will make the media take notice.

Idea #2: Be Selective of Who You Build Relationships With

Before you decide on which journalists and media professionals you want to reach out to, come up with a list of what your objectives are.  Are you looking for coverage in your area, are you looking for industry specific coverage, etc.   Also, remember to include bloggers, magazines, local news, as well as national and international journalists.

Idea #3: Make Sure Your News is Relevant

When getting a press release out to media professionals, you want to make sure you meet their deadlines and are able to respond to them quickly (you can achieve this by making sure you have all of their contact details in an easy to reach place and you want to make sure your details are readily available).

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3 Sales Strategies That Can Be Effective

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Every business should have a sales strategy, even if you don’t have a salesperson.  Sales strategies can be hard to come up with, since you must delicately balance not annoying the potential customer, but to also get them to buy your product or service. Below are 3 Sales Strategies that Can be Effective for any company.

Sales Strategy #1: Plan to Overcome Objections

No matter what you are selling, you need to ensure your strategy has a list of Objections and the proper answers to those questions. Most times, if you are able to overcome any potential objections, it will be easier for you to get the sale. Create an outline of any problems that you think a potential customer may have and write a thoughtful response to each objection.

If you have a sales team already, it would be a good idea to bring them in on this section, since they are dealing with the customers face to face, they can come up with any problems you may not have thought of.

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10 Facts About: Naked Bar Soap Co.

At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Naked Bar Soap Co., and stop by their website,www.nakedbarsoapco.com, to check them out.

Address: 2405 W Princeton St Unit 1, Orlando, FL 32804

Phone Number: (407) 796-2225

Instagram Account: @nakedbarsoapco

Website: http://www.nakedbarsoapco.com

Naked Bar Soap Co. showcases the sensual side of natural beauty by creating gorgeous artisan soaps and lovely handcrafted bath and body products.

The term “NAKED” means undisguised, blatant, and devoid of concealment.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Naked Bar Soap Co.:

Fact #1:

Their soaps are made with a handful of naturally, gorgeous ingredients such as olive oil and coconut oil combined with dollops of creamy shea butter, rich cocoa butter, and other rich and exotic plant butters. Our products are scented mainly with essential oils, a few natural fragrance/essential oils blends, and use natural herbs, florals, and spices for lovely colors.

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10 Facts About: The Studio@620

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At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about The Studio@620, and stop by their website, thestudioat620.org, to check them out.

Address: 620 1st Ave S St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Phone Number: (727) 895-6620

Instagram Account: @thestudioat620

Website: thestudioat620.org

The Studio@620 has been an award-winning home for the arts in St. Petersburg, Florida since 2004. We’re founded on a strong mission to foster the creative, cultivate the mind, and provide a safe haven for exploration of the arts, social justice and community issues.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about The Studio@620:

Fact #1:

The Studio@620’s intimate, flexible space can be transformed for any event, whether it’s a holiday party, business meeting, or private special event.

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10 Facts About: Sister Honey’s Bakery

At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Sister Honey’s Bakery, and stop by their website,www.sisterhoneys.com, to check them out.

Address: 247 E Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806

Phone Number: (407) 730-7315

Instagram Account: @sisterhoneys

Website: http://www.sisterhoneys.com

If you are searching for remarkable award winning artisan baked goods, then you are at the right place. Their bakery items are made fresh daily with premium ingredients. You can feel confident in their consistent top-notch quality. Your enjoyment and satisfaction is their primary focus.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Sister Honey’s Bakery:

Fact #1:

Sister Honey was affectionately given the nickname ‘Honey’ by her family when she was a small child due to her sweet demeanor. As a young adult she became known as ‘Sister Honey’ among her church brethren.

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10 Facts About: Innisbrook Golf Resort

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At Oasis Consulting Group we think it is important to highlight companies that are successful and doing good things in their communities, so each Friday we will Feature one company on our Blog and Social Media Pages. 

Check out 10 Facts about Innisbrook Golf Resort, and stop by their website, www.innisbrookgolfresort.com, to check them out.

Address: 36750 U.S. Highway 19, North Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Phone Number: (888) 794-8627

Instagram Account: @InnisbrookResort

Website: http://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com

Innisbrook, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort is nestled on 900 acres of rolling hills and 70 acres of lakes on the west coast of Central Florida

Only 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, the Resort appeals to visitors seeking the ultimate golf resort experience in a locale that is easily accessible and is within minutes of the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Here are 10 Additional Facts about Innisbrook Golf Resort:

Fact #1:

Innisbrook’s collection of four championship golf courses is among the finest in America and is proud to host the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship every March. With over 300 spacious guest rooms and suites, 65,000 square feet of newly renovated conference facilities and the luxurious Salamander Spa, Innisbrook is the perfect place for leisurely getaways and group meetings.

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10 Ways You Can Market Your Small Business For Cheap

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For a lot of small businesses, the marketing budget is very tight or non existent, however, marketing is a must do.  Below are 10 Ways you Can Market Your Small Business for Cheap:

#1:  Create an elevator pitch

#2: Utilize your Community by sponsoring a  Little League team or a 5k charity walk/run or you could print bookmarks, with your logo and contact information, and leave them at your local library or bookstores.

#3. Get together with the local businesses that are non-competitive and come up with a cross promotion plan.

#4. Start networking online and offline.

#5. Contact local organizations and offer up your services for any public speaking events they may have.

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17 Freelance Work-From Home Ideas

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With the way the world is now, it’s always a good idea to think of other options you may have.  If you find yourself unhappy with what you are currently doing, maybe you should move on.  Below are 17 Freelance Work From Home Ideas that anybody should consider:

  1. Advertising Copywriter
  2. Article Writer
  3. Artist
  4. Blog Writer
  5. Book Designer
  6. Book Editor
  7. Bookkeeper
  8. Business Analyst
  9. Business Writer
  10. Comic Artist
  11. Commercial Writer
  12. Computer Programmer
  13. Concept Artist
  14. Content Writer
  15. Copyeditor
  16. Copywriter
  17. Creative Director

What did you think of our list? Do you have any ideas to add? Leave your answer in the comments section!

About Elizabeth-Jamey Rand

Elizabeth-Jamey Rand is the President/CEO of Oasis Consulting Group, a consulting agency based in Miami Beach, FL that specializes in Business Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Virtual Assistance, Advertising, Real Estate Agent Help, Start-ups, Marketing, and Copywriting. By using an innovative outside of the box thinking approach when it comes to working with their clients, they are able to provide their customers with comprehensive research and everything they may need in order to run their business successfully and smoothly.  To learn more, contact her at (786) 562-7601 or via email at oasisconsulting3@gmail.com.