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8 Simple Ways To Market Your New Business On A Budget

YoungUpstarts

Decades ago, marketing used to be a barrier to entry for new firms, however, online platforms have completely changed the way companies target customers. Traditional forms of advertising can be expensive and hard to track, fortunately small businesses can use cost-effective modern marketing tools to reach potential clients and customers.

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5 Tips On Creating A Killer Digital Marketing Plan For Your Startup

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That’s over half a million new startups every month, all fighting for customers’ attention. If you’re starting a business and hope to reach those customers, you’ll need a killer digital marketing plan to get noticed. Become their customer so you can see what they’re doing from the inside.

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8 Tips To Building Your Brand

YoungUpstarts

Consider running through your top ten with various members of your support network to determine the sort of feelings they elicit and the image they provide. Establish Your Audience. The target audience should help you determine how you want to display and sell your product or service. Write Your Elevator Pitch.

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7 Must-Dos Before Starting a Company

Up and Running

Colgate’s failed foray into frozen dinners didn’t jive with customers’ view of the brand, while Jell-o’s celery flavor just tasted awful. If the idea of networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. I’m an introvert, and at my first dozen networking events, I wanted to hide behind the tables. What are your goals for networking?

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How to Create an Elevator Speech (With Examples)

Up and Running

Elevator speeches are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re at a party, at a networking event for startups, giving a quick overview to a potential investor, or just meeting new people, a solid elevator speech is your chance to introduce your company to potential customers, investors, and referrals.

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Business Startup Checklist

Up and Running

Define your ideal customer. How easy is it to acquire a customer, and how much will it cost? Interview potential customers to ensure that they have the problem you are trying to solve. Interview potential customers to validate that your solution is something your customers will pay for. Create an elevator pitch.

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You are the Best One to Build Your Startup Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? Keep in touch with your audience.