Illustration by Mike Dyson

Your thought may be, “why Monkey Business Marketing?”  Yes, they’re cute furry animals and they do the most amusing things.  But what does that have to do with small-business marketing?

Based on an article from TheStreet.com,Guerrilla Marketing Isn’t Just Monkey Business.  Guerrilla marketing is known throughout the industry as “low budget” marketing tactics But isn’t this type of promotion perfect for your local small business struggling to keep afloat?

Monkey Business Marketing combines Guerrilla Marketing and Social Network Marketing to create a hybrid.

With hands-on knowledge in social networking from blogs, Facebook, MySpace, tweeting on Twitter to creating an online social network, Monkey Business Marketing is your Web 2.0 consultant!  Here are some Monkey Business Marketing tips for your small business:

1. Create a database of your customers, even if it’s just a name and an email address, it’s a start!
2. Create a blog.  There are many free/inexpensive blog software.  Just email us today and we can explain your options.
3. Carve out at least 5-10% of your budget for marketing purposes, it will pay out in the long run.
4. Get social with online networking sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook.
5. Pass out fliers or business cards everywhere you go.

Contact us today to discuss your Web 2.0 needs.  I can help so you don’t get “socialitus.”