Some entrepreneurs spend too much time and money on traditional ads and old-fashioned promotions that don’t generate new business or sales. Whether it is local sports sponsorships, newspaper-ad buys or search engine marketing, they waste money on marketing strategies that may boost their egos by making them local celebrities, but don’t actually translate into sales.
What should they do instead? Entrepreneurs, especially those relying on customers in their local areas, should first focus on networking with other area businesses, major employers, schools, churches and other organizations. Read more…
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