Learn more about business with this collection
How to use storytelling to influence and persuade
How to create a compelling narrative
How to structure your story for maximum impact
Offer discounts
Utilize your platform to attract customers by offering your services at a discount.
This is where the previous work that you did for free comes into play since you can present it as a sample or part of your portfolio.
560
1K reads
MORE IDEAS ON THIS
Figure out your ideal client
Figure out your target market, their income, demographics, needs, and preferences.
This research will help you determine what value you can bring them i.e. your unique selling proposition.
655
1.5K reads
Build a combination of skills
You should be able to combine your chief interests with the other skills that you might possess.
If you are let’s say, planning to sell cakes, what is that other thing you are good at along with being a great baker? If you are also good at digital marketing, you can blo...
706
1.46K reads
Hire financial expertise
Incompetence pertaining to financial management and its related areas often leads to business failure.
Perhaps you should buy accounting software and learn how to use it. You may want to hire an expert if you feel that a software system mi...
508
1.25K reads
Abridge gap with the customers
When reaching out to the customers through a sales pitch, ensure that it comes off less like a sales thing and more of a friendly encounter.
Keep refining your pitch and making it better to turn your passion into profit.
562
1.05K reads
Identify your interests
Just about anything that you love to do can be turned into a profitable career. The key to identifying your interest areas is figuring out what you would do had you not been doing the job you hate the most.
771
2.31K reads
Do it free
Before charging money, it is recommended that you give people a taste of your services first if you want to turn your passion into profit.
For instance, if its photography, just offer to take photos for relatives for free. Surely, they would like to save money. This is how you...
730
1.76K reads
Build a community around your business
Begin by inviting your friends and family and urge them to bring their acquaintances on board.
This can manifest into a social media – a Facebook page or group that you may ask them to be a part of, a Youtube channel that they can subscribe to.
619
1.12K reads
CURATED FROM
IDEAS CURATED BY
"Many people are in the dark when it comes to money, and I'm going to turn on the lights. " ~ Suze Orman
Related collections
Other curated ideas on this topic:
Do It For Cheap
When you reach out to paying clients, you’ll be able to present the free work that you did as a sample or a portfolio. For a job that’s service-based, make sure you get references to help you move into the paid arena.
Offer free delivery, shipping, and returns
In order to obtain gifts for all their loved ones, your customers will most likely need to source products from several places. This means that shipping fees can quickly add up. Increase the chances of converting holiday shoppers by offering free delivery during the holiday season.
Your Promotion Plan
- Create a portfolio by putting together samples of your work. If you’re a baker, create samples to share with others.
- Don’t be afraid to give away free services or products. People want to get to know, like and trust you before they buy from you.
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates