There are not many businesses you can start for free, but marketing start-ups are the exception. If you have the right skills and are willing to do some hard work up front, a marketing business takes little or no start-up costs.
1) Organize your basic business administration functions.
You need a bank account, business address, service rate card and business name. Starting a marketing business for free usually means you initially need to use your home address, personal bank account and your own name for payment purposes.
2) Determine your niche.
What are you selling and to whom? Start by using skills that you already have, such as writing, web design and graphic arts. Seek out familiar industries.
3) Make a marketing plan.
Take advantage of free marketing plan templates online, or simply use a calendar to write down your objectives. Include the 4 P's in your business marketing plan: Product, Price, Promotion, and Placement.
4) Make a list of your potential market.
Reach out to friends, local groups and places where you do business. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, start with bikers' groups, bike shops or associated businesses. If you have doctors, lawyers or entrepreneurs in the family, ask them for a chance to bid on their next web project, brochure, or event.
5) Advertise your marketing business online.
Seek out web sites that offer free trials or free services to help you get started. Eventually, you need a web site with your own domain name. However, you can get started by using use free sites provides a nice business template.
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