The second installment of the Twin Cities Network-her meeting went really well. There were new faces, new ideas, and of course- Networking.
There were six of us total and 4 that could not make it this time, but sent me with some business cards. I am really looking forward to where we are heading and how we can all help each other grow our businesses!
A lot of the discussion formed around places to help our businesses get the word out, especially online since the internet is a huge place to network these days. With less and less time to go out and cold call people (plus the fact that cold calling can be a little scary), the internet is a positive place to make an impression.
Here are a few of the places we discussed that might be able to help your business grow. They are free (or have very low costs) and only take a minute or two to sign up:
www.elance.com - a great place to market a business where you offer a service instead of a product. You can register for a free account and bid on jobs like virtual assistant, website manager, engineer, and more. It's really worth checking out, especially if you are looking to earn some extra cash.
www.buylocalmn.com - It's a free local directory for businesses within the state of Minnesota. Their focus is on building the community and support small business. Registering is free and it's a great resource!
www.craigslist.com - I think most people are familiar with Craigs list, but if you aren't...it's a great place to list your store, business, service, or something to sell for free!
www.minneapolispicks.com - This site is a chic shopping guide and e-newsletter that goes out every Friday. You can submit a request to be featured or you can for advertising. It ranges from fairly affordable to more expensive, but they have proven results.
www.sheblogs.org - This is a great site to register for. Not only can you be featured and pay for advertising, but there are plenty of helpful tips for businesses. This is the place to get your blog on the map.
www.webs.com - Looking to start a website, but don't have the time or money to get your own own domain name or designer on board? Check out webs.com for great free templates. They have a ton of options to choose from and when you are ready for your own domain name, you can upgrade for a decent price!
www.wickedlychic.com - Fun website for shopping guides, product reviews, contests and more. You can request ad space for a reasonable fee or just join the mailing list to stay on top of the latest trends!
www.freecraftylinks.com - Great place to post a free ad. It's a lot like Craigs list only for crafty things! You can get in touch with other crafters in your area, promote a business, or find an event to participate in.
There are a ton of other places to advertise online from Facebook to Twitter (two of my favs) and so much more! We want to hear from you! Where do you promote your business online?
Thanks for reading!
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