5 Weird Business Tips that are Actually Brilliant

Running a business is insanely hard work. It involves a whole lot of blood, sweat, tears, and time management skills that most of us could only dream of possessing. Which is likely why so few businesses make it through their first few years of business.

Though bucking the trend can be a challenge, it doesn’t have to be impossible. The trick is to think weird.

Here are five weird business tips to help elevate your next business venture.

Give Your Product Or Service Away For Free

Who can resist the wonderful temptation of everyone’s favorite four-letter word?

We know, giving away your goods or service is pretty much the antithesis of everything you know about business. But when you stop to think about it, it can actually help boost interest in your offering.

The thing to remember is that today’s customers have choices. That means that even if you’re in the niche-est of niche markets, you’re likely facing some tough competition.

But giving away something for free is going to draw an immediate interest to your company and give you a chance to show your would-be customers what your business is all about.

Take A Unique Marketing Approach

There’s no doubt about it, marketing is a remarkably tough venture, especially if you don’t have a ton of time or resources. However, sometimes a little creativity is all you need to drum up some excitement about your business.

Think about some of the most memorable advertising campaigns of the last few years. From Wendy’s mixtape (yes, it’s an actual thing) to Old Spice’s….well, everything, strange ads tend to stick with audiences more than your most well-crafted conventional advertisement.

Whether it’s a traditional advertisement or a weird promo item, don’t be afraid to get a little weird with your marketing.

Solve Everyday Problems You Didn’t Know Existed

Look around you. From the ergonomic chair you may be sitting into the flavored coffee you’re sipping on, our favorite products solve problems that we didn’t even know we had.

One of the best pieces of business advice we can offer is that you do the same. Think about everyday inconveniences, then come up with a strategy to solve them.

People tend to flock toward anything that makes their lives even the tiniest bit easier, so if your product makes even a modicum of difference in the consumer’s life, you’re as good as gold.

Aim To Fail

Okay, so you shouldn’t aim to tank your business. That’s not quite what we’re saying here, nor on this podcast.

Instead, accept the fact that you’re going to have a few bumps along the road to success. Embrace them and learn from them.

Your favorite entrepreneurs didn’t find success overnight. It took years of hard work, dedication, and mistakes.

Get With The Times

Finally, don’t forget to take a modern approach to your business. No matter what you’re selling, you should have an accessible website and app, as well as a strong social media presence.

Be sure to talk to your customers, too. People like brands that listen to their customers, so take their comments and feedback into consideration. Reply when necessary and show them exactly how you’ll incorporate their feedback.

Use These Weird Business Tips To Boost Your Brand

Running a business may be tough, but when the going gets tough, the tough get weird! Make sure to incorporate these weird business tips into your company’s plan.

If you’re interested in running a business but don’t know where to start, be sure to check out our list of eight weird businesses you never knew existed. Think your idea is too out of the box to work? Think again.

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