Are you tired of the same old, same old marketing? Do you want to catch the eye of a new demographic or enlarge your current target market? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the fact that you have very little money in your marketing budget to explore all the ideas you have?

If you’re nodding your head right now, then we have some free marketing suggestions for you.

3 Free Marketing Ideas for Your Business

Social Media (but not just any old post)

While social media is still essentially free (other than the time you use to post and answer posts) it’s getting harder to be seen organically. If you want your posts to get more views you have to convince people to interact with you. That means taking an interest in them and asking lots of questions. Post things that are entertaining, educational, and inspiring. The more interaction you receive, the more the social media channels see what you’re posting is important to your audience. And that means more visibility.

Local Currency Programs

If your chamber of commerce offers a local currency program, check it out. Often these programs have additional marketing provided as part of their merchant program. They’re also free to participate. Free marketing? Yes, please. Speaking of…

Shop Local

Does your town have a shop local program? Check with the chamber or the local downtown merchants association. Often these organizations run marketing campaigns to encourage people to shop local. You can be a part of them and receive additional marketing from that organization or program. They may draw up local shopping maps or send out email blasts, both good ways to get additional marketing assistance.

If you don’t have money for marketing, don’t think that means you’re unable to gain exposure. There are several ways to draw attention to your business that won’t cost you a thing other than time.