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Starting a business on a shoestring - marketing on a budget

This Workshop is the Second of a four Part Series on Building A Business On A Shoestring and this second module is called "DIY Marketing On A Budget". At this second Workshop in this series we will focus on:

  • Creating a quick customer persona to clarify who you are serving and why it matters.
  • Creating professional visuals and branding with free tools
  • Learning how to find and engage potential customers using online communities, local networks, email, and word-of-mouth effectively
  • Learning to Build buzz through partnerships and local networking
 

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Starting a business on a shoestring - marketing on a budget

Date

January 28, 2026

Time

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

SCORE Twin Cities

Cost

$30

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