How to Find A Press Release Template

Small businesses can use free press release templates to publicize their latest developments.

It's important for a business to let the public know what new and exciting projects it has planned. To this end, a press release gives potential customers the latest information about the company and its products or services. Small businesses operate on limited budgets, so finding free press release templates can offer a professional look without breaking the bank.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access
• Word processing software
• Printer

Instructions

1. 

   Use Microsoft Office to create a press release template for free.

   Open Microsoft Office and find the program's templates. Create your own press release by typing in all relevant information under the appropriate headings. You may also download new Microsoft templates, picking the style that most represents your company. (Reference 1)

2. 

   OpenOffice allows free downloads of its templates from its website.

   Use OpenOffice to create your free press release template. OpenOffice allows for downloads from the website, which includes many styles of templates you can modify to suit your needs. The site also includes third-party extensions which small businesses might find useful. (Reference 2)

3. 

   Create an account at an online marketing company for free press releases.

   Create an account at an online marketing company like PRweb. While not all services are free, you can download free press release templates, get business advice and tips and market your company to thousands of potential customers. (Reference 3)

4. 

   Create your own template using Microsoft Publisher.

   Create your own press release template using your existing word processing software or Microsoft Publisher. After deciding what information you wish to include in your press release, simply follow any online or marketing book instructions on how to write an effective press release. Then save the template to use later, updating with your relevant information.

5. 

   Check out marketing websites' tools such as free press release templates.

   Copy and paste an existing free press release template online, and change the information to your own business contacts, news and latest projects. Many of these sites also offer tips, advice and other marketing tools to help you promote yourself. (Reference 4)

Tips & Warnings

• Get advice on how to write an effective and interesting press release before attempting to complete one. Write out all points you wish to make in the release, and organize them into an order that makes sense. Write your release from your notes and proofread thoroughly.

• Be sure you are willing to pay for extra services if you decide to sign up with a marketing firm in order to download free press releases.

References

• Microsoft.com: Microsoft Office Press Release
• OpenOffice: Downloads
• PRWeb
• BizAmmo: Free Press Release Online

Resources

• BizAmmo: Marketing & PR