Today Podnutz regular, Eric Arduini fromSiliconWrench.cominRock Falls, IL, shares some ideas of things to do when business is a little slow.
Discussion Topics:
Hook up with Chambers of Commerce They want you to join and usually have a benefits package which includes advertising opportunities in local paper such as ribbon-cutting events and follow-up interviews to promote your business. It’s a good networking opportunity
Study-up on things you don’t know ProfessorMesser.comonline free training, listen to pod-casts
Establish service contracts Contact local companies and service provider organizations likeworkmarket.com, Serve-Rite, and OnForcethat provide service opportunities
Hand out business cards and introduce yourself As you go about town, stop in businesses you pass and introduce yourself