I have a small silk flower business at home in addition to my full time job.  I need some help with marketing my flowers.  I don't have a lot of money to advertise but I do have a computer that I can do   flyers, brochures, etc. Do you have any other suggestions?  Thank you.  carolr56@hotmail.com

Dear Carol, 

The absolute best form of marketing for small business operations is a simple letter introducing your services sent to individual homes.  You should do this a little bit at a time as you can personally handle it.  In that letter, explain who you are and what you do, and any benefits your business can give the recipient of your letter.  Also, include a magnet business card with your personal letter and ask the recipient to place it on their refrigerator door so that they can have easy access to your contact information. 

Let the letter present the recipient with ways to use your services, ideas etc.  Give them your hours of operation, directions to your business and any other personal information you think you would appreciate if someone sent the same information to you. 

The least expensive magnets can be purchased from Marilyn Butz at http://www.bizcardpro.com and I have purchased them from her with great success in my marketing program. 

Hope this helps, 

Deb Nyberg, Webmistress 
http://www.fodreams.com 

If you have specific questions on marketing, feel free to contact Deb and she will answer you too.