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Dean Burgess

Starting a Local Business? Use These Tips

Updated: Nov 28, 2022

Your community business in Australia may be merely an idea at this point; however, you can turn that idea into your future. With some helpful hints, you can fulfil your dream and launch a successful business.

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Start Attending Local Events

Local events encourage people to gather together. When you attend these events, you have an opportunity to get to know everyone in the community and build brand awareness.

If you have a product or service that's marketable at an event, set up a booth. Have your business cards set out and consider giving visitors something, preferably with your business' name on it.


Volunteer

Whether it's at a local animal shelter or soup kitchen, find volunteer opportunities you're passionate about. Not only are you taking time to help the community, you're also taking advantage of an opportunity to get to know new people.


Host Events

Even if you don't host an event out of your storefront or designated location, hold events that the community can get involved in, such as a toy drive or themed party.

The point of hosting events is to gain you positive exposure and get people in the community talking about you and your business in a good way.


Grow Your Social Media Page

With over 3.6 billion people on social media, it's safe to say that at least some of your local community uses this technology.

By adding people from your local community, you can keep these people interested in your brand. Moreover, whenever you share with them and they share, you'll reach their friends and family, some of whom may be local.


Build a Website

Specifically, 22.3 million people in Australia are active internet users. And these individuals may be searching businesses online.

When you have a website, people who need your product or service can easily search for the service or product they need and geotarget the search for the Australian area.

As an effective marketing tool, a website is available at any time for prospective customers or clients. Although you can find DIY website generators online, you may benefit more by hiring a professional website developing company to design a professional site.

Find a website developer on a local job board. Perform a search and look for reviews from developers. Once you narrow down your options, inquire about price and delivery time. So how much do web developers make? On average, you can expect to pay between $15 and $30 per hour for a developer.


Build a Strong Brand

When you build a brand, you establish a way to market yourself and gain exposure. As you create elements, such as logos, you want a static, recognizable look for your business that helps you stand out.

Before you begin building your brand, research your target audience and determine who you'll most appeal to in the community. Always keep this market in mind as you establish who you are.


Stand Out and Get Noticed

While you're creating your brand and marketing, the goal is to get noticed and stand out. Visit Crinnac for resources and services to help you achieve your goals.


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