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How to Help the Community While Promoting your Business |
Written by Roni Deutch
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
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Helping the community is often a great way to promote a local business, but most business owners have no idea where to start. Follow these tips from WatchMeFranchise.com and you can promote your business and help your community at the same time! Attend chamber of commerce meetings Going local chamber of commerce meetings will allow you to network with other business owners and influential members of the community. These meetings are also good to attend as you can get a feel for the mood of your community. This can help you decide what causes are important in the community, and what other actions you should take. Sponsor a fundraiser By sponsoring a local fundraiser you can help out those in need while also making a name for your business. These types of events can range from a small bake sale all the way to a community carnival, depending on your budget. Offer discounted products to service people Giving a sizeable discount, or even offering free services, to specific groups is another great way to get your business involved in the community. Firefighters, teachers, nurses, etc. are all groups that can benefit from these programs. Participate in local coupon books Schools and non-profit organizations frequently sell coupon books as a fundraiser. Being featured in these books not only can drive local customers to your store, but it also sends potential customers a good feeling about your business. Sponsor a small sports team This may begin to get a little too expensive for some small business owners, but if you want your store to get recognized in the community sponsoring a local sports team is a great way to do it! Additionally, you can claim the expenses as charitable contributions and receive tax benefits. Run for a local office If you decide to run for a local office it will be a huge commitment, but it will give you the ability to really make a difference in your community. There are dozens of local offices you can run for, but make sure to choose a part-time one that will not take too much time away from your regular position. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
The Roni Deutch Tax Center is one of the nation's hottest income tax preparation franchises. For more information on owning a franchise visit RDTCFranchise.com , or check out Watch Me Franchise to see what it is really like to run a franchise business.
The Roni Deutch Tax Center is one of the nation's hottest income tax preparation franchises. For more information on owning a franchise visit RDTCFranchise.com , or check out Watch Me Franchise to see what it is really like to run a franchise business.
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