what is it that no business can live without?
advertising!
We all like to think we offer a service or product that people want, need, or better yet, can’t live without! Those all may be the case, but if no one knows who or where you are, your product or service is useless.
Whether it’s word of mouth, paid advertising, referrals or free advertising, if your business name isn’t circulating around town then you are in trouble. If people are not hearing and/or seeing your name, then it is not a business, it’s a hobby. You need to advertise somewhere; in the local newspaper or periodical; on a sign on the street; on a diners menu; through social media; and even on TV and radio! This video is an actual television advertisement that has been shown on several local TV channels.
Enter The Alachua Business League! We are more than just another meeting! We are a way to spread your name around town. We are a way to be seen and heard by the local residents who are your customer base. And the best part is it does not have to cost you a month in sales! Just by joining the ABL, you get a free listing on our website. That includes your name in our directory and a web page that can host a summary of your business, contact information, coupons and even video, if you are so inclined.
But that is just the beginning! The ABL specializes in marketing and advertising. A direct mail flyer or an ad in the local newspaper is no longer enough to spread your name. With the world turning to the internet for their news and information, it is obvious, tha is where you want your business to be seen. Through your own website, to reviews on sites such as yelp and Google Maps to social media venues such as Facebook, You Tube and Instagram, just to name a few. There is no shortage of options online.
You also have the opportunity to purchase advertising on the pages of our website, promote business events on our calendar, sponsor or host network events, and even participate in the television co-op commercials that air on local TV stations such as CBS 4 and NBC 9. These are just some of the options available to you and more are being added as we grow.
If you would like to know more about advertising through the ABL, go to our contact page to request more information. If you would like to join the Alachua Business League, just click here to go to our membership form.