Starting Marketing Agency.....where do I start???

[Atmosphere]

Hello YE,

I am starting a Marketing company and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on where to start. I have a name, business cards, and I am finalizing my business plan. I just need to know where to go to start getting business?
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Jynell]

Will you marketing company be online or traditional? This may determine your path of approach and business case model. What exactly will you marketing be doing?? Logo, branding, advertising, creating literature, promotional items, etc.?? Great that you are finalizing a business plan but are you looking for funding? If you, since you have a new business, it will be important for an investor or banker to look at your personal creditworthiness. Make sure you have this in place or may be difficult for you to secure financing. Most new business owners don't realize that they will need to personally guarantee funding if business is less than 2 years old.

If you are looking for some grant money, then see below. There are some from U.S. Small Business Administration that may be useful. If you want to learn as to business marketing online a great source can be found at www.innoventum.com/bizmarketing.html. Product is created by a patent attorney from Gates company. We all know which company I am referencing.

Another great free resource on this web site is a 60 page entrepreneur guide with tons of helpful tips for businesses. I like given government agencies recommend and endorse.

All just thoughts. Good Luck and keep us posted.