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tsmall22204 07-10-2022 08:43 AM
Newspaper ad

Heytubes 07-10-2022 08:51 AM
You can buy ads on Talk of the Villages. This form here.

jarodrig 07-10-2022 09:01 AM
I see folks “hawking” themselves on NextDoor all the time ……

Rodneysblue 07-10-2022 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114299)
You can post it on several Villages groups on Facebook including Word of Mouth. You can become a sponsor of Talk of the Villages and post your advertisement. You can buy ad space on any newspaper, as long as your service is legal.

You can get a magnetized sign and put it on the door of your vehicle. You can have a bumper sticker made and put it on your bumper.

You can look up groups and clubs that have your service as an interest, and join those clubs. You can join the Chamber of Commerce and network.
Fliers in newspaper, also door to door is legal.

toeser 07-10-2022 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MookieMonstah (Post 2114295)
No self promotion. There is nowhere in the Villages where someone trying to provide services can get the word out. You can't post it here, you can't post it on Nextdoor neighborhood sites, you can't put anything up at the postal stations, you can't go door to door( no soliciting). What can one do to promote a new side job?
Craig's List. It's always the first place I look.

Rwirish 07-10-2022 09:38 AM
Use the newspaper. Enough posting things all over TV.

sandyblanquera@gmail.com 07-10-2022 10:12 AM
I’ve had five business in my life and sold the last two. Best way to grow your business is to start with social media (Facebook works great in the villages), referrals and lots of networking. Go to group functions and when people ask what you do. Give a card if they are interested.

Takes time and effort to establish.

Grill Meister 07-10-2022 10:16 AM
I'm not acquainted with Next Door. Clue me in what is it and how do I access Next Door?

Michael G. 07-10-2022 10:36 AM
I come from a long line of family own retail business and my dad always said:

"If you really want to know what people are like, start a retail business."

Best personal life experience you can get.

Indydealmaker 07-10-2022 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by MookieMonstah (Post 2114295)
No self promotion. There is nowhere in the Villages where someone trying to provide services can get the word out. You can't post it here, you can't post it on Nextdoor neighborhood sites, you can't put anything up at the postal stations, you can't go door to door( no soliciting). What can one do to promote a new side job?
There is no such thing as a free lunch: spend $$$. Advertise.

retiredguy123 07-10-2022 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Grill Meister (Post 2114417)
I'm not acquainted with Next Door. Clue me in what is it and how do I access Next Door?
Nextdoor.com. You sign up with your local address and email address.

MartinSE 07-10-2022 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Rodneysblue (Post 2114392)
Fliers in newspaper, also door to door is legal.
Door to door has a VERY BAD reputation in TV. Many of them are scammers, so the result is guilt by association. I personally would high recommend NOT being a door knocker.

MartinSE 07-10-2022 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Grill Meister (Post 2114417)
I'm not acquainted with Next Door. Clue me in what is it and how do I access Next Door?
Nextdoor is another social media platform. Google it. It is targeting "neighborhoods" and in national (international?). When you sign up you provide and address, and how many posts you want to see - nearby, around may neighborhood, etc. It is also free. And it also has many of the same posting rules you see here. I think it does allow "private groups" and one is political.

It is not JUST for The Villages, and some posts will be from neighbors living outside TV.

Topspinmo 07-10-2022 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MookieMonstah (Post 2114295)
No self promotion. There is nowhere in the Villages where someone trying to provide services can get the word out. You can't post it here, you can't post it on Nextdoor neighborhood sites, you can't put anything up at the postal stations, you can't go door to door( no soliciting). What can one do to promote a new side job?
What news paper use to be for till Craigslist took over.

Topspinmo 07-10-2022 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 2114441)
There is no such thing as a free lunch: spend $$$. Advertise.
Craigslist free lunch as long as you can deal with baggage.


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