{"id":13763,"date":"2016-10-05T20:10:18","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T09:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/?p=13763"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:53:20","slug":"out-of-the-box-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/marketing-sales\/out-of-the-box-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Out-of-the-Box Marketing Tips for Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13764\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"Out of the Box Marketing \" width=\"1430\" height=\"1005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Marketing.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Marketing-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Marketing-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Marketing-1024x720.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For every day that your business survives, the need to think of new marketing methods to give your enterprise a boost remains constant. To be able to win your existing customers\u2019 loyalty and to gain new ones, should always be on top of your priority list, although many entrepreneurs can attest that this is easier said than done.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true when there are a number of products in the market that is similar to what you are selling. Such a circumstance automatically puts you in a position where you have to always come up with unique ideas to keep your product interesting and how you approach your target audience.<\/p>\n<p>To be fair, the need to be exceptional isn\u2019t exclusive to established brands as they are also in a continuous pursuit of effective marketing schemes. If, for anything, they are more compelled to pull off potentially influential campaigns that can go viral, as well as inspire budding entrepreneurs to do something as good.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, owners of startup businesses also feel the pressure to do something that their target audience hasn\u2019t seen before, whether it\u2019s legitimately original or a fresh twist to a brilliant concept.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Case in point<\/strong>: if your business is to keep on surviving tough competition and stay in the market, you need to relate to your target audience and make them appreciate your brand\u2019s message. While producing quality products is critical in making an impression, a strong connection between your brand and your audience is as golden as every sale you can make after you do it right.<\/p>\n<p>But what points do you really score for thinking outside the box? Before you get intimidated by the notion that you can\u2019t be as innovative as the people behind the marketing strategies that made you turn your head, here are some of the perks that await you once you decide to squeeze your creative juices.<\/p>\n<h3>You Develop a Unique Selling Point<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13765\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-develop-a-Unique-Selling-Point..jpg\" alt=\"You develop a Unique Selling Point\" width=\"600\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-develop-a-Unique-Selling-Point..jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-develop-a-Unique-Selling-Point.-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as the USP, having something unique about your product as well as how you sell them can develop into a signature style that will <a href=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/marketing\/tips-to-build-your-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make your brand memorable<\/a>. This can serve as a nice leverage, especially when you\u2019re just starting out.<\/p>\n<p>A distinctive method of presenting your merchandise can do a lot in making sure that your target audience remembers you, and when they do, you up the chances of them walking in to\u00a0your store and buying your goods the next time the need arises.<\/p>\n<h3>You Keep People Interested<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13766\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-keep-people-interested.jpg\" alt=\"You keep people interested\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-keep-people-interested.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-keep-people-interested-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s all right to make your business subscribe to a tailored mission, there will be times when you need to adjust your sails according to the seasons. By incorporating unique ideas to your selling techniques and on a regular basis, you will keep your customers engaged, waiting for what you\u2019ll do next.<\/p>\n<p>Being creative also stimulates your customers\u2019 intelligence, a gesture they will truly appreciate because it only means that you appeal to what makes them tick.<\/p>\n<h3>You Get to Maximize the Potential of Your Brand<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13767\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-get-to-maximize-the-potential-of-your-brand.jpg\" alt=\"You get to maximize the potential of your brand\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-get-to-maximize-the-potential-of-your-brand.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/You-get-to-maximize-the-potential-of-your-brand-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not all entrepreneurs have the privilege of gaining a clear perspective on how they want to market their product\u2014at least, not in the beginning. Some are merely armed by their desire to share their goods to a wider range of audience but are not necessarily equipped with a long-term vision. This is not exactly bad news. However, if you\u2019re undergoing the same dilemma, a creative approach can help you in this department.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s crucial that you stick to your brand\u2019s message, you can play to the different slants of presenting and selling your product. By exploring what works (and what doesn\u2019t) for your merchandise, you will also discover the potential of chosen marketing tactics once they\u2019re applied to your overall strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Language access through translations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handylabels.co.uk\/accessibility\">improving accessibility<\/a> via different methods are some things most entrepreneurs don&#8217;t think of, so you can easily take advantage of using those opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3>Out-of-the-Box Marketing Options<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13768\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Options.jpg\" alt=\"Out-of-the-Box Options\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Options.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Out-of-the-Box-Options-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The next question is how exactly do you think out of the box? Any sensible entrepreneur would know that making a sale is not the ultimate goal of your business. It is equally important that you strengthen your connection with your target audience by keeping them engaged and inspired.<\/p>\n<p>Interested customers can do well in keeping you driven which is a good practice if you want your business to thrive. The good news is that you don\u2019t (always) have to pull these ideas out of thin air. Here are 10 additions you can inject to your existing marketing plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Media Campaigns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tried one, the best time to do it, is now. Social networking sites make for a great venue to promote and sell your products, and the fact that you don\u2019t have to pay anything to register makes it even better.<\/p>\n<p>Among the most common social media sites are Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, but while it\u2019s tempting to sign up to \u00a0all of them, keep in mind that every social networking channel serves a unique purpose.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t always have to use everything that is available to you. Instead, use only the ones that will really help your campaign and maximize the features of your chosen social media channel. For instance, if you want to trend on Twitter, think of a catchy phrase about your business and use it as a hashtag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13769\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Video-Marketing.png\" alt=\"Video Marketing \" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Video-Marketing.png 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Video-Marketing-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a relatively new concept which allows you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.affilorama.com\/blog\/online-video-trends-to-watch-out-for\">give your business exposure by posting short videos<\/a> (say, your products or your company) on your website or your YouTube channel (yes, you should make one). As some customers prefer to watch videos than read articles, you can come up with two or three-minute videos which can serve as a teaser for your audience and lead them to read the rest of the content you have available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsor an Important Cause<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13770\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sponsor-an-Important-Cause.jpg\" alt=\"Sponsor an Important Cause\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sponsor-an-Important-Cause.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sponsor-an-Important-Cause-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A great way for your business to establish a good reputation is by associating it to other brands that support an advocacy. By doing so, you can convey your concern about issues that matter to your target audience while promoting your own brand. Just make sure that you tailor your campaign to the one that your chosen group is upholding, to avoid contradictions in both parties\u2019 vision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give Talks at Related Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13771\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Give-Talks-at-Related-Events.jpg\" alt=\"Give Talks at Related Events\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Give-Talks-at-Related-Events.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Give-Talks-at-Related-Events-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Give-Talks-at-Related-Events-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Give-Talks-at-Related-Events-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve seen successful entrepreneurs speak at conferences and share the wisdom they gained through the years. You may still be a startup entrepreneur, but this doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t do your share of public speaking.<\/p>\n<p>Check if your community is holding events where you can participate and if there are opportunities for you to share to the locals what you\u2019ve learned about putting up your business. This will not only give your brand exposure, it can also help you expand your network.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to wait until you\u2019re a seasoned pro to start speaking at events. In fact, sharing your entrepreneurial journey, even if you&#8217;re still in the early stages, can position you as a thought leader in your community. As you engage with attendees, consider using a digital business card to effortlessly exchange contact details, making networking smoother and more efficient. The connections you build could open doors to collaborations or mentorship that accelerate your growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Develop a Rewards Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13772\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Develop-a-Rewards-Program.jpg\" alt=\"Develop a Rewards Program\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Develop-a-Rewards-Program.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Develop-a-Rewards-Program-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep your customers coming by offering them a rewards program that is exclusive to members who will sign up to, say, your newsletter. You can also give them a rewards card where they can get a freebie or major discount after purchasing a certain number of items.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hold Flash Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13777\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Hold-Flash-Sales.jpg\" alt=\"Hold Flash Sales\" width=\"600\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Hold-Flash-Sales.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Hold-Flash-Sales-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also give your customers something to look forward to by holding flash sales. But before you do this, study which products are getting the most and the least attention from your customers, and then think of ways on how you can use one as a leverage to sell the other.<\/p>\n<p>You can tie these products in a bundle, and then offer them at a discounted price. This way, not only your customers get to avail of their favorite item, they can also experience the ones that they didn\u2019t use to buy in the past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Incorporate Customers in the Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13773\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Incorporate-Customers-in-the-Inventory.jpg\" alt=\"Incorporate Customers in the Inventory\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Incorporate-Customers-in-the-Inventory.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Incorporate-Customers-in-the-Inventory-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Feedback is one of the best things you can get from your customers. Apart from soliciting their opinion, you can also observe their buying behavior through your sales. Your bestsellers are often expected to be present in your inventory all the time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rent Ad Spaces on Facebook Covers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13774\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rent-Ad-Spaces-on-Facebook-Covers.png\" alt=\"Rent Ad Spaces on Facebook Covers\" width=\"600\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rent-Ad-Spaces-on-Facebook-Covers.png 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rent-Ad-Spaces-on-Facebook-Covers-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nearly everyone who has Internet access has a Facebook account and this is an avenue you can take advantage of. These days, there are people who are willing to rent their Facebook covers to brands who wish to advertise to a wider range of potential buyers; you only need to look for them online.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you use creative photos, whether it\u2019s a picture taken from a shoot or an image created by your graphics designer. Also, keep the text to a minimum and if you must include some, make it a call to action. You can also choose to make the image a teaser to a contest you are holding or an upcoming launch of a new product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sell Limited Edition Pieces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13775\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Limited-Edition-Pieces.jpg\" alt=\"Limited Edition Pieces\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Limited-Edition-Pieces.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Limited-Edition-Pieces-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Consumers are often elated by the opportunity of owning something that not everybody can have, which makes producing a limited edition item on your products list a good idea. It doesn\u2019t even have to be an actual variation of your product. It can be a special packaging that matches the season, say, Christmas or summer.<\/p>\n<p>Many customers are driven by the experience more than the mere ownership of something limited and this is a common consumer behavior you can bank on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Provide Free Samples<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13776\" src=\"https:\/\/creately.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Provide-Free-Samples.jpg\" alt=\"Provide Free Samples\" width=\"600\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Provide-Free-Samples.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d3n817fwly711g.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Provide-Free-Samples-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/starting-small-scale-business-2230.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building a small-scale business<\/a> is a relentless process of experimentation and trial-and-error. If you are to make your enterprise flourish, you need to try different things all the time until you develop a classic and non-negotiable framework for your marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to cross the borders of tradition especially if you think that unconventional methods will help you advance your business. Finally, always touch base with your audience and ask for their feedback. When you use their input as inspiration to further improve your products and your marketing approach, you can do better at keeping them engaged and loyal customers.<\/p>\n<p>Also if you don\u2019t have a website for your business you could always create one. What you need is a domain name, reliable hosting and an excellent website builder like WordPress. There are lots of helpful websites with guides and tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/metapress.com\/how-to-create-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to create your own website<\/a> that you could use to build a website.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About the Author:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Vincent Sevilla is a web designer for Websitesetup, and he also has a background in online marketing. Vincent has written on <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metapress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metapress<\/a><\/em><em>, Designerfx, and Techwyze. You can follow him on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/@easyvince\"><em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><em>Google+<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For every day that your business survives, the need to think of new marketing methods to give your enterprise a boost remains constant. 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