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You're a small business owner with a limited budget. How do you choose the most impactful marketing channels?

Curious about marketing on a shoestring? Dive into the debate on choosing cost-effective channels that really work.

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You're a small business owner with a limited budget. How do you choose the most impactful marketing channels?

Curious about marketing on a shoestring? Dive into the debate on choosing cost-effective channels that really work.

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    Benjamin James Collins

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    Early on, I spread our budget across every channel until I learned to focus on what actually moved the needle. What worked: 1. I tracked where our best customers came from referrals and one social platform stood out. 2. I paused everything else and put time into building authentic content and relationships there. 3. I asked existing clients what caught their attention and doubled down on that. Focusing on what works saved money and built stronger results. Less guesswork, more traction.

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    Cristiana Andrade

    Operations | Risks | Credit | Project Management | Data Analysis | Risk Management | Economic-Financial Analysis | Strategic Planning | Operations | Quality | Product Development | Innovation | Digital Solutions

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    Em vez de investir em mídias pagas caras, comece com canais como: • Redes sociais com maior presença do seu público-alvo (por exemplo, Instagram ou WhatsApp Business para varejo e serviços). • Google Meu Negócio – gratuito e poderoso para negócios locais. • Parcerias com microinfluenciadores locais – engajados • Use pesquisas simples com os próprios clientes (WhatsApp, formulário Google ou até no balcão). • Analise os dados do Instagram (como alcance e engajamento) e do WhatsApp Business (mensagens mais respondidas). • Ter chamada para ação clara (ex: “Chame no WhatsApp para orçamento”, “Responda esse story com sua dúvida”). • Ser adaptada ao canal (ex: vídeos curtos no Reels, imagens explicativas no feed, status direto no WhatsApp)

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    Hamid Alipoorian

    Executive Manager @ QGPC | M.Sc. Civil Engineering. Polymer Concrete Technology

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    As the Executive Manager of Qatar German Polymer Company, operating with a limited budget necessitates a highly strategic and impactful approach to marketing. Our goal isn't to be everywhere, but to be effective where it matters most. Here's how we'll choose our most impactful marketing channels: 1. Deep Dive into Our Target Audience & Niche: 2. Focus on Our Unique Selling Proposition (USP): 3. Prioritize Cost-Effectiveness & ROI Potential: 4. Leverage Analytics and Data for Continuous Improvement: 5. Start Small, Test, and Scale:

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    Nahuel Tomassini

    Ingeniero Aeronáutico - Gerente Corporativo en DELSUR Servicios Aeronáuticos.

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    Antes que nada, haciendo foco en el publico destino de tu empresa, es una tarea muy difícil pero que brinda gran cantidad de información a la hora de revisar tu perfil de oferente y publico objetivo. Luego realizar el cruce con las herramientas disponibles y el tipo de publicidad que puedes emprender, sin nunca perder el foco en la vigilancia de los resultados y las métricas, con ello podrás realizar ajustes en función de tus objetivos pudiendo variar también toda tu estrategia. Es un sistema de prueba y error constante ya que un publico cambiante en su composición y demanda hace que tu empresa se mantenga dinámica y permeable a los cambios.

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    BIJU KALLUKKARAN

    Partner @ HATHI | Business Development Strategy

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    Niche Marketing via social media.Niche marketing via social media offers a powerful way to connect deeply with a specific, underserved audience, fostering strong brand loyalty and often leading to higher conversion rates. Here's an exploration of the possibilities: What is Niche Marketing? Niche marketing focuses on a very specific segment of a larger market that has unique needs, preferences, or identities. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, you tailor your products, services, and marketing messages to resonate directly with this particular group. E

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    VISHNU DUBEY

    Chartered Accountant | Ex-PwC | 5+ Yrs in Audit, Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting | Life Insurance | Audit & Assurance | IFRS |BFSI | Big4 | US GAAP | FP&A |

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    As a small business owner with a limited budget, I focus on marketing channels that deliver the highest ROI. I start by understanding my target audience and prioritizing platforms where they are most active. I combine low-cost, high-impact strategies like email marketing, organic social media, and Google My Business with small, test-based paid campaigns. I measure every rupee spent using clear metrics like cost-per-lead and engagement rates. Content is treated as a long-term asset, not an expense. My approach is simple: test small, scale what works, and constantly evaluate results. Smart marketing isn’t about being everywhere—it’s about being where it matters most.

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    Julio Humberto Andaur Moya

    representante legal y propietario..

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    Programa de integración y formación de empleos vocacionales Inscripciones abiertas ahora Perfil de la personalidad solamente CL $25000 (US $30) #orientacioneducacionaldocentespa #orientadoreducacionaldocentespa Juntos en la inclusión educativa social Reflexiones sobre la luz en las tinieblas Aprender a ayudar en la vocación de servicio Julioandaurmoya@gmail.com NIVELES DE ACCESO : 1 PERFIL DE LA PERSONALIDAD 2 CAPACITACIÓN 3 EMPLEO EN EL ÁREA TE ESPERAMOS PACIENTEMENTE EN SAN ANTONIO PUERTO CHILE PLANIFICAR Y HACER CONFIANZA CURSOS PARA EL EMPLEO INCLUSIÓN DE LA EXCLUSIÓN ACCESO A LA ATENCIÓN PRESENCIAL Y ON LINE

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    Carmello Musarra, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, ACLP, SLM

    General Manager at FirstService Residential Arizona

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    I have found that limiting each month to specific advertising allows for monitoring of the sales and activity. By being able to monitor these at a time and view results you can find the best advertising for your company and ensure your money is being spent wisely.

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    Moshe Gelb

    Helping children thrive through relationship-based DIR Floortime therapy—one home, one family at a time.

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    Choosing marketing channels on a limited budget is all about focus. Start by identifying exactly who you’re targeting — parents, providers, or referrers — and match your channels accordingly. Test small, measure performance, and double down on what brings real leads instead of just clicks.

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