Do-It-Yourself in June

June is Entrepreneurs Do-It-Yourself Marketing Month. Small businesses “have generated 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs annually over the last decade, and represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms,” according to the Small Business Association (SBA). Host a free seminar/workshop on do-it-yourself marketing to show your appreciation for entrepreneurs and small business owners and help them understand how your publications can work into their marketing budget.

Other Ad Ideas:
• Find out if area colleges or community centers have any small business education courses that begin in June. If so, work with them to develop an ad series promoting such courses.

• Look for businesses with products or services that may help entrepreneurs get their marketing off the ground (e-mail, service providers, Web hosting, printers, etc.). Create a signature page to feature such products or services.

Businesses to Contact:
• Colleges/universities
• Software, electronics stores
• Office supply stores
• Banks, financial advisors
• Community centers
• Real estate agents
• Contractors
• Attorneys
• Insurance companies
• Print shops
• Ad agencies
• Website designers, graphic designers
• Copy writers

To find do-it-yourself resources in the AdBuilder.com Retail Realm quickly, use the keyword business in your search. If you are already logged onto AdBuilder.com, click here to view the results.

Share your experiences!
If you have tried this approach before, let us know! How did it work out? Do you have any related ideas to share? Post them as a comment and let’s work together to increase your ad sales.