help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your com

You want to create buzz about you or your company but don't know how to go about it. Well, Press releases are a great source of publicity. There are also other types of free publicity that will get your name out and make the community you serve know you are there.

One way is to start your own TV show. Sounds expensive, I know. But if you go to the local cable company's public access channel, airtime is free! That's right, free. That fits into your budget, right? All you need to pay is a small fee for the equipment.

Call on the friends you meet in business and personal circles. Ask them for testimonials about your product or services. This will add to your credibility. Also, offer your testimonial to other service providers in exchange for your photo and business information to be posted on their website or press release.

Invite the media - both press and television to attend seminars that you provide to people interested in your business. These demonstrations should be free of charge to gain a higher attendance. Hold them at community education centers, schools or even your own place of business. Offer the classes at a convient time and offer refreshments as well. Before and after the event, write a press release about what you are expecting and what happened.

Use the power of the Internet. Participation in online discussion groups not only get your name out there, but may help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your comp

local cable company's public access channel, airtime is free! That's right, free. That fits into your budget, right? All you need to pay is a small fee for the equipment.

Call on the friends you meet in business and personal circles. Ask them for testimonials about your product or services. This will add to your credibility. Also, offer your testimonial to other service providers in exchange for your photo and business information to be posted on their website or press release.

Invite the media - both press and television to attend seminars that you provide to people interested in your business. These demonstrations should be free of charge to gain a higher attendance. Hold them at community education centers, schools or even your own place of business. Offer the classes at a convient time and offer refreshments as well. Before and after the event, write a press release about what you are expecting and what happened.

Use the power of the Internet. Participation in online discussion groups not only get your name out there, but may help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your com

timonial to other service providers in exchange for your photo and business information to be posted on their website or press release.

Invite the media - both press and television to attend seminars that you provide to people interested in your business. These demonstrations should be free of charge to gain a higher attendance. Hold them at community education centers, schools or even your own place of business. Offer the classes at a convient time and offer refreshments as well. Before and after the event, write a press release about what you are expecting and what happened.

Use the power of the Internet. Participation in online discussion groups not only get your name out there, but may help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your com

ity education centers, schools or even your own place of business. Offer the classes at a convient time and offer refreshments as well. Before and after the event, write a press release about what you are expecting and what happened.

Use the power of the Internet. Participation in online discussion groups not only get your name out there, but may help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your com

help establish you as an expert in your field. Reporters read these message boards and get some of their leads there.

Use a link in your email signature that will provide free publicity by taking your readers to a recent press release in a newspaper or magazine. It does not have to be a major publication or even a local one. Again, having your company in print adds to perceived credibility.

The most important thing to remember when you are looking for free publicity is to be patient. As with anything else, it will take time for you go get the word out and for others to pay attention to you. After all, just because you know you are good, doesn't mean that everybody else does too.