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If you are running a business, marketing it is an important factor which can be exciting, fun and may release your creativity but it can be expensive and frustrating if one is not knowledgeable in proper marketing techniques or how to be cost effective or even doing marketing without cost.

There are some ways to promote and market a business with its items and services at no cost but effective yielding good profit returns. Careful thought and planning is essential for you to be able to market your own business effectively giving positive results. Here are some tips which are proven to increase sales.

The power of business cards is usually underestimated by a lot of people. Small and cheap as it is, business cards are useful tools in allowing people you meet who are potential clients know where and how to reach you. Important contact numbers, addresses and other information necessary should be printed on the card to maximize its purpose. Be sure you are always carrying some business cards with you at all times. Keep it in your pocket, your car, your desk and at home. You’ll never know when you need it to give to someone who might be your next client or a key to another opportunity.

Where you distribute your cards is also important. You can leave it at restaurants where they usually have bowls for cards or leave it with a tip when you pay your bill. You can also use it as a bookmark for borrowed books from libraries and return it with the card inside to be discovered by next borrowers.

A good practice to maintain a good network of contacts is to try and contact someone who gave you a calling card at least forty hours after you got it. You can send them an email, send a message or make a simple call so as they’ll be able to recall and retain your name top of their minds. Be sure you also enter the information on their card on your data base.

Another way to retain clients is by sending them their own pictures. For example if a client bought a car and you took a picture when the sale was actually made. By sending the client a picture of that shot or maybe putting it in a calendar will remind him of his purchase for a long time as being the proud and lucky owner of a new vehicle. This can also be done with other businesses such as novelty shops and restaurants. The chance that they’ll keep the picture, show it to friends and family and talk about is very great.

By joining associations, organizations or committees with interests relevant to your business will boost your network potential extremely. Being part of a group which can support you when needed can provide you with good marketing and clientele as well.

There are a lot of other ways to promote or market your business at no cost at all and these are just some. Being creative is the key to effective but cost-efficient marketing of your chosen business.