text: small business needs marketing ideas? i've been running a small business selling spray-on bedliners and truck accessories. i need some marketing ideas to help increase my business. i'm currently posting flyers in gas stations, bars, bait shops, etc... to grab peoples attention. flyers talk to the cost of my spray-on bedliner, accessory brands i sell and cost of accessories. i'm also distributing a 10% off refer a friend coupons to current customers.   i'm working with on a shoe string budget. ie - i have no money. any marketing ideas are greatly appreciate. a good rule in business is "when times are good,you advertise. when times are bad, you have to advertise."  a tip that might or might not work depending on your location;when we started in business,we contacted a local radio station and made a deal for advertisement in exchange for regular service on their vehicles.it was a popular station,and it helped immensely! good luck!