Lindsay Pendleton's Baton Rouge Real Estate Blog

Baton Rouge Townhouse For Rent! 3BR/2BA $1300 1500 Sq ft!

2008-08-14T12:46:01Z

Lindsay Pendleton | Prime Properties | forsalebylindsay@gmail.com | (225) 362-0437

809 Summerbreeze, Baton Rouge, LA

3BR/2BA Townhouse

$1,300/month

Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage	1,500
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$1,300

DESCRIPTION

Fantastic townhouse in new subdivision near LSU, with cermaic tile in dinning, kitchen, and wet areas. Split master floorplan. Kitchen is equiped with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. Washer and dryer, and 2 car garage.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Granite countertop
Laundry area - inside

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Lake

Gated property

LEASE TERMS

12 months

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Lindsay Pendleton

Prime Properties

forsalebylindsay@gmail.com

(225) 362-0437

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 14, 2008, 8:38am PDT

East Baton Rouge July 2008 Market Report

2008-07-31T13:00:39Z

East Baton Rouge	Active	Sold
Total	2041	343
Total List	$588,267,956	$78,967,721
Total Sold	n/a	$76,168,415
Average List	$288,225	$230,227
Average Sold	n/a	$222,065
Average DOM	110	81
Median Price	$210,000	$188,000
%SP/LP	n/a	96%

Information from Baton Rouge GBRMLS.

Here Fishy Fishy! Hunting & Fishing in Baton Rouge!

2008-07-31T12:31:56Z

There's nothing like sitting out on the boat on a Saturday afternoon waiting for a bite. I always love to go fishing. Of course, the only thing I can't stand about it is that you have to use icky worms. Ew, their so slimy. I had a friend tell me the other day that you can use corn to fish and it actually works! No more gooey, ewwwy worms for me!

For information on hunting and fishing regulations please visit: Louisiana Department of Wildlife

Boating Licenses:

All people that are born before Jan 1, 1998 must complete a mandatory boating education course and also carry proof of completion to operate a boat. The course is 6-8 hours and can usually be done within a day. It's also offered year round and is no charge. You can get more information on registration, applications and more at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife.

PO Box 14796 (Motorboats)
PO Box 98000 (Commercial)
Baton Rouge, La 70898

What about fishing licenses?

You must have a license to fish in freshwater if you are between the ages of 16-59 in Louisiana. If you are fishing in saltwater, you must also purchase a saltwater license. Again, if you would like more information you need to visit Louisiana Department of Wildlife.

Resident Recreational License Fees:

Hook & Line: $2.50
Saltwater License: $5.50
Basic Fishing: $9.50
Active Military Hunt/Fish: $5.00
La. Sportsman's Paradise License: $100.00

Shreveport, Louisiana Home For Rent

2008-07-31T11:55:30Z

Lindsay Pendleton | Prime Properties | (225) 362-0437

754 Slattery Blvd., Shreveport, LA

Shreveport Home For Rent, 4BR/2.5BA

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

$1,650/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Sq Footage	2,700
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	Cats, Small dogs (< 25lbs), Dogs (any)
Deposit	$1,650

DESCRIPTION

Come live in the beautiful subdivision of South Highlands. This home is ready for rent and is 4BR/2.5 BA. It has a dining area, fireplace, alarm system, cable ready, hardwood floors, a pool, privacy fence and more!

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Dining room
Dishwasher	Stove/Oven	Yard
Swimming pool	Cable-ready

LEASE TERMS

12 months

Renter contact info:

Lindsay Pendleton

Prime Properties

(225) 362-0437

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 31, 2008, 7:51am PDT

Modern Denham Springs Home For Rent 4BR/2BA

2008-07-27T20:44:43Z

Lindsay Pendleton | Prime Properties | (225) 362-0437

10197 Jacob, Denham Springs, LA

Beautiful Modern Denham Springs Home For Rent 4BR/2BA

4BR/2BA Single Family House

$1,375/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage	1,600
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$1,375

DESCRIPTION

Come live in luxury in the Fountain Bleau community. This 4BR/2BA modern home is fabulous. There is tile through out the kitchen and living room which has a cozy fireplace. There is a dining area for all of those great family dinners. The master bedroom is spacious and has room for a seating area. The master bath has a fabulous garden jet tub with a separate shower and a spacious walk-in closet.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

LEASE TERMS

12 months

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Lindsay Pendleton

Prime Properties

(225) 362-0437

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 27, 2008, 4:35pm PDT

Beautiful Modern Walker Home For Rent 4BR/2BA

2008-07-27T20:30:24Z

Lindsay Pendleton | Prime Properties | forsalebylindsay@gmail.com | (225) 362-0437

26432 Avoyelles, Baton Rouge, LA

Beautiful Modern Walker Home For Rent 4BR/2BA

4BR/2BA Single Family House

$1,375/month

Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage	1,650
Parking	2 dedicated
Pet Policy	No pets
Deposit	$1,375

DESCRIPTION

Come live the life of luxury in the Livingston Trace community. This 4BR/2BA comes with a spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook and al appliances. The living room is also spacious with a fireplace. The master bedroom is again, spacious and the master bath has a garden tub, separate shower and his/her sinks and walk-in closets.

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES

Air conditioning	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Laundry area - inside

LEASE TERMS

12 Month

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Renter contact info:

Lindsay Pendleton

Prime Properties

forsalebylindsay@gmail.com

(225) 362-0437

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 27, 2008, 4:27pm PDT

How To Get Loyal Customers!

2008-07-26T22:26:57Z

Have you ever thought about how important customer loyalty is? How loyal are your clients? It's very important that we give superb customer service to keep your clients coming back for more. Getting clients to come back is the most important endeavor of every business. I have read that not one business can be successful by just depending on new clients. By getting repeat clients, this is where the profit is. Repeat customers help our business and pocket book to grow steadily. Why can't I base my business around clients that are new? This is a very costly idea. I got some great information from an awesome book called "Why Customers Come Back"!!!!!!!!!!

Years ago, the owner of Chuck E Cheese had the same idea. He found it unimportant to focus on customer service and the quality of Chuck E Cheese's pizza. The owner decided that he would just base his business around new customers and really didn't care about satifisying the old ones. This got him into an extreme pickle. The service was terrible and the food was even worse. He saw no need to tweak any of it because he wasn't depending on returning clients for a profit. What happened? People started doing a little word-of-mouth marketing for him and pretty soon the Chuck E Cheese empire fell. His previous clients spoke to others about the terrible service and food and pretty soon the doors at Chuck E Cheese were completely shut. Of course, now all of the current Chuck E Cheese's are individually owned.

This is a great example of how a business can not rely on new customers, especially if your service isn't superb. Having repeat clients is a great way to get the word out about you, hey it's free marketing. Of course, in the beginning with your business, all of your clients will be new. Eventually, you want to build up your business where you can depend on your previous clients and their referrals. The great thing about customer loyalty is that you already know your clients and they know you. They know what to expect from you and you know what to expect from them. You don't have to go through the entire process of trying to 'feel' them out or having to learn what type of situation they are in. Repeat clients are basically the only source of profit for any business. Wouldn't it be great if you could just depend on your current clients to bring in new clients? Wow, there would be no cost for advertising because all of it would be word-of-mouth marketing. *le sigh* When you have loyal clients, they cost less to attract, they are more predictable and are easier to deal with.

So, now that we've got all that out of the way, you are probably wondering how you can get your clients to be loyal. I think the number one reason that clients stay around is customer service. I've been reading a book on customer loyalty and they preach about five principles that create customer loyalty. They are: People do business with people, Differentiation, Value and assurance, Effective communication and Focus. You are probably wondering what these have to do with customer loyalty. Let's dig a little deeper into the five principles so you can start getting your clients to be loyal to you and your business.

People do business with people: We define being loyal by having a client that comes to us for business over and again. People don't do business with houses or real estate, they do business with people. Like the book says, people might buy products, go to your office, get purchase agreements but the heart of the business is us. People do business with us. This is why it is so important to treat people with respect and how you treat them will determine your success. The answer to the question of customer loyalty is easy, it's you. You will determine how loyal are your clients will be. The way you treat and respond to clients will determine whether or not they will continue to come back for more. It's all in your hands, you hold the magic key to customer loyalty.

Differentiation: What is differentiation? Differentiation is what sets you apart from the rest of the pack. This is what makes your clients want to do business with you and not with the big guy next door. If there isn't anything special about you, there's no reason why they wouldn't go to the guy next door. This is why there needs to be something unique about you and your business. Learning how to stand out with superb service and immediate response to clients is one way to shine. It's a tough world in real estate and you know it's extremely competitive. What can you add on to your business that will allow clients to flock your way? It doesn't have to be anything spectacular, little things mean just as much. I think responding to your clients asap is the most important. You wouldn't believe the clients that tell me that they are so glad that I called them back. I guess some people are so busy that they don't get around to everyone, but you need to find a way to do it. Be different. Be unique. Be spectacular and shine!

Value & Assurance: Value, or the worth of something, is customer-centric. Your client will decide what is of value for them. People buy real estate and products for different reasons. You really must tune in and listen to what your clients are saying. This is a great way to learn about what they consider valuable. When talking about assurance, your clients need this. They need to know that there future transaction with you will be just as simpe & smooth as the last transaction. This is one of the reasons why clients come back for more. They know what to expect and are assured (or want to be assured) that things will flow as they did before.

Effective Communication: I would have to say that this is the most important. Communication is key. Customer loyalty might just be impossible if there is no effective communication. We communicate by the way that we talk, what we say, how we say it and how we look. Remember, you can communicate without even saying a word. Communication is not just about speaking clearly to your client, it's also about listening. I'm sure there have been several transactions that have fallen through because someone just didn't listen. Your clients want to be heard and if you give them this satisfaction, they might just come back knocking for another transaction. Better yet, they might tell a few friends and good ole Aunt Betty. It's very important that you establish a relationship at the beginning of every transaction. People who feel they have a some sort of relationship with you will be more likely to trust you. It's important to over and again thank your clients for their business. Even after the transaction is done with, the communication never stops. You should communicate with your client as long you want them to BE your client.

Focus: Focus affects loyalty in three ways: how you think about yourself and your business, how you think about your customers, and how your customers think about you. It's really important that you let "customer loyalty" be the core of your business and left everything fall into place. Focus. I'm willing to bet that if you focus a good bit of energy on customer loyalty, your business will boom. Don't focus on getting new clients all the time; especially if you are deep into your business. If you are new, then of course you want to focus on new clients. Be sure that you don't focus completely on just getting "new" clients. You need to put more focus on the old ones, they are the ones that are going to bring you the business and the money. Quit thinking about just making a sale and focus on how you can make the sale awesome for your client!

Creating customer loyalty should be the core of your mission statement. This should be what your business is all about. If you put effort into making clients happy, they will be oh so happy to tell others what an awesome agent you are. Remember, customer loyaly lies in your hands. You are the only one that can create customer loyalty for yourself. With a little bit of love, sweat and determination, clients will appreciate the work you do for them and will remain loyal.

Popular Livingston Parish Neighborhoods

2008-07-26T19:10:12Z

Livingston Three Bedrooms:

High Range
$320,000+

Greystone
River Highland
Waterfront
Carter Plantation

Median Range
$226,000+

Live Oak Landing
Wisteria Place
Spring Lake
Magnolia Gardens

Low Range
$140,000+

Shadow Springs
Woodland Crossing
South Point
Meadow Lake

Livingston Four Bedrooms:

High Range
$320,000+

Greystone
Lakes at Belle Terre
Whispering Pines
Three Lakes

Median Range
$235,000+

Stone Hill
Forest Ridge
Grays Creek
Willow Pointe
Wisteria Place
Lakes at Fennwood
Audubon Trace

Low Range
$150,000+

South Point
Wolf Creek
Village Maisons
Savannah Trace

Livingston Five + Bedrooms:

High Range
$300,000+

Greystone
Pecan Creek
Regency Park
Whispering Pines

Median Range
$200,000+

Pecan Creek
Audubon Village

Low Range
$190,000+

South Point

Popular Baton Rouge Neighborhoods

2008-07-26T19:01:18Z

Baton Rouge Three Bedroom Homes:

High Range
$270,000+

Woodgate
Oakridge
Country Club Crossing
Jefferson Place
Lake at White Oak
Lakewood

Median Range
$170,000+

Tara
Shenandoah
Riverbend Lakes
Camelot Park Forest
Hickory Ridge
Sherwood Forest
Natchez Trace
Westminister

Low Range
$96,000+

Park Forest
Southdown
Broadmoor
Forest Oaks
Garden District

Baton Rouge Four Bedrooms:

High Range
$280,000+

Santa Maria
Windermere
Bocage
Woodgate
Walden
Woodchase

Median Range
$238,000+

Oak Hills
Deer Lake
Woodchase
Rolling Meadows
Live Oak
Lake at White Oak
Ascot

Low Range
$170,000+

Sherwood Forest
Shenandoah
Old Mill
Cobblestone
Kenilworth
Gates of Windsong

Baton Rouge Five and up Bedrooms:

High Range
$460,000+

Country Club of Louisiana
Hundred Oaks
Fair Oaks
Lakes at Highland
Santa Maria
Heritage Estates

Median Range
$287,000+

Lake at White Oak
Green Trails
The Homestead
Lake Sherwood Acres
Woodstone

Low Range
$180,000+

Sherwood Forest
Ascot
Azalea Lakes
Provine Dubois
Jefferson Quarters
Oak Meadows
Shenandoah

ASCENSION June 2008 Market Report: Prarieville & Gonzales

2008-07-01T16:08:56Z

Ascension	Active	Sold
Total	773	91
Total List	$220,735,722	$20,711,278
Total Sold	n/a	$20,253,574
Average List	$285,557	$227,596
Average Sold	n/a	$222,567
Average DOM	131	98
Median Price	$252,900	$209,800
%SP/LP	n/a	97%

Baton Rouge Market Report June 2008

2008-07-01T16:01:11Z

East Baton Rouge	Active	Sold
Total	2018	340
Total List	$592,038,272	$73,538,057
Total Sold	n/a	$71,612,619
Average List	$293,379	$216,288
Average Sold	n/a	$210,625
Average DOM	106	64
Median Price	$214,900	$168,000
%SP/LP	n/a	97%

Livingston Parish June 2008 Market Report

2008-07-01T15:53:03Z

East Baton Rouge	Active	Sold
Total	735	98
Total List	$165,332,464	$19,804,739
Total Sold	n/a	$19,131,600
Average List	$224,942	$202,140
Average Sold	n/a	$195,220
Average DOM	119	100
Median Price	$189,900	$165,525
%SP/LP	n/a	96%

Learn To Write A Superb Newsletter! News! News! News!

2008-06-30T10:47:44Z

News! News! News! There's something about the news that we just can't get enough of. Our society has always been intrigued with what is going on in our country and the areas around us. With that being said, who could possibly pass up a newsletter full of, well, you guess it...News! Of course, it doesn't have to be dosed with your typical news. You can get creative and add market news, recipes, home tips and more. If you are having trouble deciding how to stay in touch with your sphere of influence, what better way to contact them than a newsletter.

Newsletters come in all kind of shapes and sizes. Well, okay not really...it's just a piece of paper but you are at liberty to add whatever information, design, logos, pictures you want. The good thing about newsletters is that they might possibly get into the door quicker than a postcard. Did you know the average postcard gets viewed for about three seconds before it goes into the trash? You've got to think of creative ways to make your newsletter POP so it can stay away from the trash and go right on the fridge.

Putting together a newsletter doesn't have to be tricky. It actually an be a lot of fun, especially if you are the ‘artsy' type. There are several places on the web that allow you to make your own newsletters. Heck, there are even a few places that allow you to use them for free. Now, that's what I'm talking about. You can't beat free with a stick. Old Republic Home Warranty is one of the companies that allow you to sign up for an account that offers all sort of customizable, promotional items. This is basically where I get my newsletters. If you are like me, you might not have the time to put together a newsletter every month. At Old Republic, they have done all the work for you. All you have to do is fill in your contact information and VIOLA, you are done, my friend. Here are some tips that I grabbed from my brain and from a book I am reading about newsletters! Take what you need, leave what you don't!

Return Address:

On the return address section, it's a good idea to have your picture, your company name and your logo. Remember to put a return address on the newsletter. Sometimes people move and the newsletter needs to have somewhere to go back home to. If your newsletter is sent back to you, be sure to scratch those people off of your list because obviously they do not live there anymore. If at all possible, try to get in touch with them so you can get current contact information.

Addressing:

It really is time consuming addressing 300 newsletters. I hate to say it but it's probably best if you handwrite them. Do as I say, not as I do because I use labels. If you can, rent out a college kid to hand address them for you. This will make them look extremely personal and they are more likely to open it up, read your fantastic news and possible put it on the fridge.

Address Spot:

The usual spot for someone's address is right smack in the middle. I don't do this. I put the potential clients name as close to my picture and logo on the left hand side as I can. I feel as if this makes them move to the corner of the page and possible checking out my name, company and logo. It's all about psychology baby.

Printing

: I've tried printing from my computer but it doesn't do double siding. Yes, it's a pain. I actually tried it and I ran out of ink. What is it with printers these days? Tip: If you buy a cheap printer, be prepared to give up your first born for the ink. My first experience with a printing company with Kinko's, this was a costly idea. It ended up costing me over $80 to do around $100 newsletters. Whoa Nelly. It made me want to slap my mamma. I ended up at Office Depot. For some reason, Kinko's used some sort of slick paper that ended up costing and taking a small fortune. You don't need expensive paper. Paper is paper.

Black and White Vs. Color

: At first, you are going to look ‘elite' and ‘professional' by using color paper. Again, if you are wanting to hang on to your first born I advise you to stay away from color. This is probably another reason why Kinko's took my arm and leg. Black and white is just fine. I wouldn't start off with color and then go to black and white. People might start to wonder if you ran out of money and had to go to B&W, instead of color. Ha! There's nothing wrong with B&W, it's cheap and I like it. Office Depot only cost me $40 for 300 copies. Of course, they added an extra penny for every page when you allow them to do it. Why couldn't I just done it myself? I'm still learning, those big machines scare me.

The Purpose:

It's very important that you define the purpose of your newsletter. Are you trying to exclaim that it's a buyer's market and it's time to buy? Are you just wanting to stay in touch? Are you trying to let others know about discounts you are offering? It needs to have another purpose other than to promote yourself. We all know that the main reason for a newsletter is for promotion but it doesn't need to be just that. It needs to be that and then some. Possibly think about creating some sort of mission statement for your newsletter before you begin. You can even do a little research and map out a newsletter plan and goals. This will help guide you through the newsletter process.

Information:

Your primary focus should be valuable information. Your newsletter should be filled with useful information with tid bits of your own self-promotion. You can doll it up with tips and recipes and maybe stick your picture in the corner with your company name and logo. We don't want your newsletter to end up looking like a brochure, this would totally be a waste of time. You want your newsletter to be flowing with great information juice!

Newsletter Name:

You need to come up with a creative newsletter name. This will probably going at the header of your newsletter. The newsletter from Old Republic that I use says "Between Friends" on the header, which I think is a great title. Try to come up with something unique and be creative. You can even do a play on words, those are always fun. You might even want to incorporate your name or your company's name it in.

Design Concept

: The design you choose for your newsletter must be easy to read and navigate. Most newsletters usually are divided into two or three columns for easy reading. There are many sorts of software available from you to choose from that have different templates or lay outs for newsletters. Try to again, make it easy to navigate, fun to read and easy on the eyes.

Photos & Graphics

: This is what's going to make your newsletters POP. Kapow! Of course, you don't want to add so many photos and graphics that it takes away from your valuable information. It needs to have some sort of balance. There are many software programs that offer clip art that you can choose from.

Costs

: Newsletters, as I mentioned before, can sometimes be somewhat expensive. It really depends on how many people you are mailing out to and trying to contact. A good way to save on stamps is to fax newletters to people. You just need to get their fax number. Another great way to save on that 42 cent stamp is to send out e-mails. I'm not sure what the statistics are with e-mail vs. snail mail but you can always give it a try and see what works best for you. Another great way to save on money is to hook up with other businesses and ask them if they would like to advertise on your newsletter. You don't want your newsletter to be loaded with advertising but it might help on the cost a little.

Clip Art & Photos

Adobe Illustrator
Art Explosion
ClickArt
Popular Photography

Books To Read:

How to Create High-Impact Newsletters, Jane K Cleland
The Newsletter Book, Roger Parker
Winning In Newsletters, Hal D. Steward

5 Myths About Advertising

2008-06-25T15:50:47Z

We all know how important advertising is. Well, without advertising where would we be? Advertising is one of the best ways to reach potential clients. Without advertising, no one would even know we existed. It's really the best way method to reach the largest number of people.

How Can I Advertise?

Television
Direct Mail
Word Of Mouth
Website
Publications
Catalogs
Magazines
Newspapers
Coupons
Yellow Pages
Brochures
Flyers
Newsletters
E-Mail
Fax
On-Line
Door Hangers
Promotional Items
Radio
Articles
Columns
Telephones
Postcards
Voice Mail Message
Directories
Blogs
Forums
Social Networks

These days, there are so many different roads to take when choosing an advertising plan. There are many pros and cons to each method you choose for advertising. Did you also know that there are several myths to advertising? Before you decide to go down that road, maybe you should research and learn a few myths about advertising.

Myth 1: All It Takes Is One Time

Boy, if this were true we'd all be in happy-ville. Many people believe this myth, that all it takes is one shot to have potential consumers beating at your door. Imagine all the money we would save if all it took was one letter, one postcard or one phone call. The most important thing to remember about advertising is that it requires repitition. Think of all the promotional items that one consumer gets in a week. At some point, all of these items probably start to run together, making it difficult and confusing for the consumer to separate.

Did you know that it takes at least seven times for the consumer to even notice your promotional item? Yes, seven times. This is just to get noticed. It might possible take at least 49 times before they are more likely to call. Yes, I know, 49 is a big number and a lot of postcards. Advertising can sometimes be a hit -and-miss situation.

It's good to spend your money wisely when advertising. It's better to purchase a small ad that will run several weeks in a row than to purchase a huge, glamouros ad that will only run twice. If you are working on a small budget it's very important that you research and do the math.

Advertising takes more than once, it's at least seven times to catch the consumer's attention.

Myth 2: Advertising Gets The Job Done By Itself

It would be a perfect world if we could just sit back and let adverstising do the work for us. The worst thing you can do is to sit back and expect your advertising to do all the work for you. You can't just put ads in the paper and think that it's going to show you the money. If this were the case, we could all sit on our booties and answer the door when consumers come knocking.

You must remain active. You can't lolly gag around. You must be dedicated and productive. You need to get out and network, you must get out and meet people. If you are doing this plus advertising, this would be a good double wammy. While newspapers and the Internet will be promoting you, you must do what it takes to promote yourself. Doing this, it will increase your chances of having consumers calling you and bringing you the money.

You can't sit on your booty and expect advertising to do all the work for you.

Myth 3: There's only one way to advertise

All you have to do is send in that one ad for advertising and that's it. NOT! In life it's all about balance and the same goes for advertising. You don't want to put all of your eggs in one basket do you? How will you know what works best for you if you are only using one avenue of advertising? Remember just because John got several leads from the newspaper doesn't mean it's going to work for you. All advertising will be an experiment for you. You need to seek out all avenues and do your research to see what will work best for you. It's all about trial and error.

Go down several avenues of advertising, it's all about trial and error.

Myth 4: Advertising is too expensive for little ole me

Depending on what road you take, advertising can be very expensive. If you are a budget they are still things you can do to advertise without going broke. One of the cheapest ways to advertise is on your voice mail message. All you have to say is who you are and where you work and maybe even mention a website. See, how cheap was that? Research several different efficient ways for you to advertise.

Advertising doesn't have to make your pocket book bleed.

Myth 5: Advertising is what gets you business

Advertising is not the only way to get business. There are a zillion other ways to get business but it's still a good idea to advertise. Letting people know that you are in business by word-of-mouth is a great way to advertise. Treating your clients with respect and giving them superb service is another fabulous way to advertise.