If your business has a physical address start by claiming your Google+ Local Page.
http://how-to-promote-your-local-busines...
If your just starting out locally, then a great way to begin is by starting a Facebook Page and Twitter account to reach your local audience. With these two social sites you can post daily updates of specials, where you are cooking (if you mobile), pictures of your food, menu items, and even start to attract a follower base.
Social websites are also a great way to help promote your website that you potentially have to accent your BBQ business. With the combination of these two things you can greatly grow your local fan base and potential expand in the future with already having a good grasp on advertising.
Some of the great ways for marketing and advertising is through Social media networks as these has turned out to be a platform where people meet, share their thoughts etc.You can also you use PPC management services offered by various companies. Some of the tips you can get after you go through the link.
Hi B,
I don't know where you offering your service. I have many marketing Ideas for local business. I hope the below solution may help you to improve your business.
1. Create a Pamphlet/Brochure and distribute it in the area... there are many option to do this. choose a better option which is better for your area.
2. If you are in USA, then Google Adwords Express is one of the best option for local business. Its less effort and fast result oriented advertising method
I would create a banner or a button and contact websites with affordable ad space. You can get a 30 day ad for less than $10 on the following sites. Just look for an advertise link, send an email, or post a comment.
http://www.favorsandflavors.net
http://www.enchantednotionsbooks.com
http://angelface79.blogspot.com
http://walkingonthedarkside.blogspot.com...
Currently, I'm selling BBQ dinners. One day, I hope to cook for a much larger scale. Other than word -of-mouth, does anyone have any great advertising ideas? Thank in advance.
