Getting Yourself and Your Business Noticed. What Are You Doing?

I recently did a keynote on LinkedIn. I love that platform for networking with other professional people. After the presentation, I met a few folks who thanked me for helping them find ways to get themselves and their business or practice noticed.  Putting your business on the web or on a social media platform is one thing. Expecting results from it is another. Too many people have this mentality that "Well I did it because my competition is doing it but I am not getting results." You have to add content, you have to maintain it at the very least weekly, and you really should have multiple platforms to work from that all connect to each other.  You yourself also have to get out and network to get noticed. If you want to be in business, you can not be a wallflower. If you hate meeting people then send a representative from your business who does that  can professionally convey your message on your behalf.  Here are a few pointers that I suggest you try to embrace.

Get out and be a part of your community  If you don't have the time or  just hate crowds, then send a company rep on
your behalf. Volunteer!

Attend and be  a part of a chamber or civic group
Join your local chamber, leads group, Rotary Club, or other professional organization

Develop a LinkedIn profile  Using LinkedIn will allow you to network with other business professionals from the
comfort of your office or home.

Keep a marketing and social media plan updated 
Use social media to keep your brand out to the public but keep the content fresh!

Keep your website updated   I have actually found websites with old pictures of former employees, outdated
addresses, old phone numbers, old logo brands, I mean seriously, if you can't even manage your website, how to you expect to stay in business? (I did eventually find the businesses new locations)

Business Cards   Keep your business cards
fresh.  It is your brand and it should define what you do. Ever consider a QR code on your business card?

Trade Shows-Conferences   While this can be cost prohibitive to some SMB's, try to attended  a conference or trade show relevant to your business. The networking you gain from these can be rewarding.   If money is a factor, find one close to attend that you can travel to and from within  day to save hotel and airfare costs.

I hope you find this informative and helpful to your business. Drop me a line via my website and let me know. Now go out and get noticed!