It’s great when I find readers who really take the advice in my column to heart.

In order to sell her product, Tina has to reach business owners and merchandisers. She’s taken to doing much of her own promotion and marketing herself in different ways from online to the phone to in-person networking. Using Tina as a model, here are 5 ways (plus a bonus way) you can promote your start up business more effectively – and obtain sales in the process.

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