How to Build Your Business Without Advertising?

By creating a product or service that excites customers so much that they will be the one who will spread the word about your business. Your business can grow without you spending a single cent on advertising.

Examples of successful businesses and products that harnessed the power of viral marketing include Hotmail, Evite, Kodak Gallery and the highly-successful film Blair Witch Project

Advt. is good but not necessary.
You can get good business if your goods / services are in demand, you are at best location, best in behavious, sell cheap etc.
I am in business / profession and I have built my business with and without advt.

That is impossible. That's like saying you want to sell a product or service but you don't want anyone to know about it.
Suppose you were selling cakes and decided not to tell anyone you are baking cakes. You step out your door and put a price on your cake. You may get a couple people passing by to purchase one but eventually, everyone on your street will have bought your cake that wants one. They don't need your cake anymore. Now you have exhausted your customer base and can no longer sell.

uhh...buy your own services? In some way or another you'll have to advertise, how do you expect people to find out about you?

Word-of-mouth is the best advertisement, IMO. It really depends what kind of business you own. I used to be an electrical contractor, and I never spent a dime on advertising, because my partner and I knew so many contractors that we stayed covered up w/ work. Had to split up the partnership though.....couldn't stand working w/ him anymore! Word of advice....NEVER TAKE ON A PARTNER!

I still beleive word of mouth is great advertising.Network around you area and get the word out about your businees.

Also you could create an event or something that would get some media attention and the press coverage will be very valuable.

get into network marketing business like amway. visit amwayindia .com

Do you have a limited advertising budget? In that case, you can build your business through business networking - no need to advertise - promote your business through word of mouth advertising (networking).
Steps

1. Join one or more business networking groups.
2. Do business with people who do business with you and let people that you do business with know that you would appreciate their business as well.
3. Become involved in your community - this serves your community well and it really expands your relationships at the same time.
4. Always be on time and provide excellent service.
5. Ask your customers if you can use them for a reference.
6. Ask questions about other peoples business wherever you go. People love to talk about what they do - be sincere in finding out what they do. You may not be able to use their service, but might know someone who could. When you give referrals, you get referrals.
7. Hand out your business cards wherever you go.

Tips

* Have fresh breath â€“ keep breath mints in your pocket
* Smile and introduce yourself
* Have smooth, manicured hands and a firm handshake
* Always look right in your contactâ€™s eyes and do not look around the room while you are having a discussion with someone
* Rehearse your 30 second commercial about your company prior to the meeting
* When introducing yourself, be clear, concise and personable
* If you are at a social event, do not hold a drink in your right hand as there is nothing worse than a cold, wet handshake
* Do not talk too long - nobody likes a bore!
* Wear your name tag on the right side
* Always have plenty of business cards
* Ask your new contact what they do and always ask for their business card
* Wear a jacket or another article of clothing that has two pockets â€“ one pocket is for your business cards to be handed out and one pocket is for the cards that you receive.
* If you have time - make notes on the back of the business card so that you can remember your contact or special information that you may need about them
* Email or send a note the day after the meeting stating it was a pleasure to meet them and follow-up on how you can work together if you see a business connection with them
* Always stand-up when you are describing what you do
* In 1 minute â€“ describe your business, what distinguishes your business from the competition and describe what a good lead for you would be
* Be visible at every event that you possibly can
* Stay in touch with your contacts and send them information that may be helpful in their business
* Always be sincere â€“ if you arenâ€™t â€“ people will know it
* Never assume people understand what your business is about â€“ you may clean carpets, but maybe people donâ€™t know you also do upholstery cleaning, that you may sell cleaning supplies for spots, that you clean grout on tile, that you do residential as well as commercial cleaning, etc.
* Remember that it is not how many people that you meet at an event that counts â€“ it is, will the people that you have met remember you when the event is over
* Be a resource for people that you meet â€“ gratitude makes for quicker relationship building
* People do business with people they know or trust - or through referrals from friends and acquaintances - Get Known - Be visible!

Warnings

* If you attend networking events hoping to find business right away, you will be disappointed. Business referrals usually come through developed relationships. Build your relationship with someone and then ask for their business. Give them business as well. Referrals are not one sided!

First you must have a site/company/product/service.

Then you must have a way to distibute to customers

You do not need to advertise if you are door knocking.,

But if you are door knocking why not advertise / promote yourself at the same time.

The more your ads are liked, viewed, and understandable by the viewer the better you bottom line profits are.

So my advice for better profits - Advertise

service directly provide to sostomers

You must promote your business in some fashion. Ideas:

* Ask friends and family for contacts (individuals/businesses that might buy whatever you're selling). That's free.

* Web site. Low cost, but you'll likely have to spend some money (on Google ads or traditional advertising) to drive people to your site.

* Publicity, but you may need to hire a PR person to make the contacts you'll need to generate an article or other PR.

Truth is. . .if you can't afford to advertiser your business, maybe you shouldn't be in business.

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