Present seminars to service clubs, area business organizations, chambers of commerce and other local groups on design topics. Provide each attendee with your brochure or other marketing information. Write articles in their publications on the same topic. Present an adult education class in the community, and extensively promote yourself as well as your course in the catalogue. Contact a local bank or credit union about publicizing your services as part of their promotion for home improvement loans.
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Invite your best customers to a focus group, and seek their advice on how you can promote yourself more effectively and expand your business. Invite leading professionals within the community to join your personal advisory board. Schedule periodic meetings at which they can advise you on how to advance within your career. Seek their financial support for your newsletter, web page, seminars, and other promotional efforts. That's a good way to save on postage.