How do I go about this.....

[chicoelnino]

I have Pro Gold 3.2, and recently I've been thinking about advertising myself as a person who can make slideshows for different occasions. I live in Ireland. I think that there's a possibility that there could be some handy cash to be made from making the odd show for some people....just as a hobby like.

What I'd like to know is how do I go about advertising myself for this? What/where could I look up about it. Has anyone been in this situation? How have ye gone about setting something like this up?

I would appreciate any advice on this topic,

Cheers.

[JC Profile Private message]

First of all, be aware that there is nothing finite about any aspect of marketing..........or advice on how to do it!

Having said that, for a startup for a hobbyist, I would suggest finding one or two events that will have good attendance and do a freebe. Make the programs the absolute best you have ever produced. Then see what word of mouth does for you.

Judge the results and then decide if you want to expand your plan further. Don't forget to have plenty of business cards available.

[DickK Profile Private messageWebsite]

Suggest you take a look at this section of the forum where Mike moved your post. There are quite a few ideas in the various threads. Fundamentally, you've got to get the word out and anything you do will help. Start by making business cards and passing them out to everyone. Making a simple web site will help if you can do it yourself so there's no cost. Look at your competitors and at where people here report finding business (e.g., schools) and target everyone you know associated with that market.
Dick

[Stumpy]

We (my better half and me) started doing the odd shows for our folks, that then progressed to other family members and from their started to spiral out to their friends. I'll point out that we don't really charge our family members as such, they just offer

We tried advertising locally but that never really took off.

I'd go with the word of mouth route...seemed to work for us.

Stuart