Use Unconventional Ideas to Grow Your Business During These Tough Times

Karin Price Mueller writes that during these tough economic times, growing your business takes money, but capital can be hard to find in today's economic climate.

"If you've planned well enough that you have money in the bank, that's great, but you'll be taking a risk if you spend everything in an attempt to grow. That doesn't mean you have to put expansion plans on hold. All it takes is a little creative financing."

Mueller offers nine unconventional ways you can grow your business without blowing your stash. Among the ideas:

• Offer educational sessions
• Stage a publicity stunt
• Use social media
• Form an alliance

Read the complete article for all nine ideas and more details on each.

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