How to Generate your Own Free Home Business Leads

The key to building a successful MLM home business is having a steady flow of home business leads that you can work with. However, home business leads can be very expensive. If you are just starting out and don't have much capital to use, you can generate your own free home business leads.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 
   Spread the Word

   Word of mouth.
   This is the best free advertising you can use. Your business opportunity won't speak for itself. Get out there and let everyone you know that you know about a great opportunity that you think may benefit them. Be passionate and excited about it. If they aren't interested, they may know someone who is and refer you to them. BAM! free lead.

2. 
   Social Networking

   Social Networking.
   Take advantage of all the social networks, such as MySpace or Facebook, that are free to join. Focus on your home business, make friends that have similar interests. Build their trust. Post links that goes directly to your home business website, preferably one that has a contact generation form. Follow up with any leads immediately.

3. 
   Blog About It

   Blog.
   Use the power of blogging to generate high quality leads. Use can start a free blog and share your experiences with the business. Keep it up to date with fresh quality content. Start building followers and gain some great leads this way as well. It will only cost some time and effort on your part.

4. 
   Free Classifieds

   Place free classified ads.
   There are tons of website online that offer free classifieds. Take advantage! Make a goal of placing 5-10 daily ads online. Place a link that goes directly to your website to capture contact information. Also look at your local newspaper and see if they have a free classified ad section that you can utilize. Of course, don't forget about Craigslist.

5. 
   Create Flyers

   Flyers.
   Create flyers on your computer. Include your contact information such as email, website, and a phone number. Personally, I wouldn't use my cell phone or home line. Get a free virtual phone number at eVoice.com that will lead them to a voicemail where they can leave a message. Follow up immediately. Pass them out at grocery stores, ask local shops and restaurants if you can leave some on the counter. Give some to friends and family to pass out as well.

6. 
   Business Cards

   Business Cards.
   Order free business cards at Vista Print and take them with you everywhere you go. If you run across an old friend, say here is my number and website, hand a card over. Leave them in restrooms, restaurants, stores, etc. Try leaving them in the credit card slot at gas pumps. Get the word out!

7. 
   Power of Coffee

   Have a good old tea/coffee party.
   Invite 4-6 close friends over for coffee or even lunch. Guide your conversation to your home business. Whether you tell them how great it has worked out for your or how great the product/service is. Have brochures readily available. Better yet, if you have a viedo or DVD, pop it in the player. Be yourself, don't turn into a salesman.

8. 
   Email Signature

   Power up your Signature.
   Modify your email signature to include your home business website. Set it up to where it is automatically included in every email you send and respond to.

Resources

• Free Virtual Phone Numbers
• Free Business Cards

[Gourmet2Go]

on 9/23/2009 Thanks for the great ideas! I really like the one about leaving your card in the gas pump!

[gahazeleyes]

on 8/22/2009 Very well written. Thanks