Tips from January 28, 2010 The Small Business tips today discuss marketing to Generation Y via word of mouth. Generation Y wants an "experience" when they try out a new product. This can be done easily with a street team handing out free samples to promote your business and product. Get them involved than simply trying a new product and get them talking. Gen Yers want the new, trendy, cool thing to have. Once they get something that they think is cool or new, they will talk about it and spread the word. Create the angle that YOUR product/service is something that everyone wants to have. Gen Yers are likely to accept something that is sprung upon them. A street team who approaches Gen Yers are likely to try a product and be involved. Interact with them, and make the first step to reach out to them. Social media is a big channel for word of mouth marketing. Tweets and Facebook statuses are crucial for spreading popular trends and... [Read Full Article]

Tips from Tuesday, April 21, 2009 The Small Business tips today will be about Online and Word of Mouth Marketing. Great ways to reach a growing audience that isn't just local. Start with a website, a strong backbone, keyword saturation and a high ranking in search engines. Offer an email newsletter. Provide a consistent value that offers expertise and discounts. Place internet ads: text or graphic: static or dynamic. Try placing with Google or specific niche sites. Explore social networks and networking specific for businesses. It's a marketing / networking tool, not just sell sell sell. Daily Overview: Combine your online marketing efforts to give extra strength and roll them out so that they all work together. [Read Full Article]