Some business start up tips......

I had a very informative and interesting meeting with a Business Link advisor today and there are several things that have stood out in my mind that it seems sensible to share.

• find out about all the free places to market your business!!! Obvious I know but a little research can cost you naff all and bring in new clients
• listen first; promote second
• applying for funding is hard work and sucks! (but necessary!!)
• have a specific target market in mind but don't limit yourself to it
• get the SEO on your website right!!!!!! People need to be able to find you!!!!
• And finally monitor what marketing actually works and what doesn't

For those of you who have been in business a while you probably already know these things, but it wouldn't hurt to revisit, and for those who are starting up I hope it helps you on the right path!