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
Starting a business on a shoestring - marketing on a budget
Date
January 28, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
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