Mike Gaudreau

How to Promote Your Business as a New Entrepreneur in 5 Steps

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It is never too late to start a new business venture, to promote your business or try something different. Oftentimes in life change is good. Also, regardless of how old you are, you can always learn new skills, challenge yourself, and step into the unknown. One such way is to start a business venture! 

This can be highly exciting and give you a different purpose. However, starting a new business later in life can be challenging. One of the main challenges you face could be promoting. How do you promote your business idea? Luckily, we have listed 5 simple ways you can do this below!

1. Understand the importance of social media to promote your business

Many people now have social media accounts – even older generations. Social media is everywhere and many people have heard of websites like Facebook and Twitter. If you have a business idea, using social media will help greatly. You can reach thousands of people easily, and social media sites like Facebook are all free to use. This means that it is something you cannot ignore. We, therefore, recommend getting up to speed with the most popular platforms and creating business profiles so you can promote your products and/or services.

2. Look at non-traditional marketing methods

In today’s digital world, marketing has evolved. The marketing methods that were prevalent years ago are not as widely used. Where TV adverts, flyers, and print media were once popular, we now have websites, online stores, and video marketing. It is important to keep up to date with the latest marketing trends and utilize the current most effective methods. This may mean delving more into the online world – something that not everyone has experience with.

3. Create a brand for your business

A brand is the identity of your business. Most popular companies have a strong brand presence. You only have to look at businesses like McDonald’s, Walmart, and Castrol to see that they all have features and elements that can easily be identified. You can find some great brand tools online such as LogoCreator and Canva. These will allow you to create things like a business logo, marketing images, and product images. You don’t even have to have a heap of computer knowledge to use them!

4. Consider creating a blog

A blog is a great starting point for a business. It is also a great promotional tool. A blog is essentially a collection of articles. Typically, people create weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly blogs pertaining to one subject. For example, you could create a blog relating to your business idea. There are many websites available like wordpress.com that you can use to create blogs easily. You could then use this blog to share your ideas, but also promote your business.

5. Use a mix of traditional and non-traditional marketing

Although social media and online marketing are important, offline marketing still plays an important role. Therefore, it is a great idea to mix your marketing strategies. Consider using a mix of both online and offline marketing that complement each other. For example, you could create business cards, a website, and a blog. The key is to make the different marketing consistent with the same branding.

The online world may appear a little daunting at first if you have minimal experience with it. However, as you can see, it can be a potent medium through which to promote your business. Starting a new business venture in your later years can be incredibly exciting. If you want to make a real go of it, use these tips we have listed above to give you a head start!


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Mike GaudreauMike Gaudreau is the owner of The Wealthy Boomers, a site devoted to helping seniors make money online. Mike resides in Montreal Canada.

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