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6 Cheap But Meaningful Ways to Boost Your Company's Local AwarenessCommunity engagement is one of the keys to running a successful local business. Here's how investing in your community can build trust, foster loyalty and boost awareness.

ByJohn Boitnott

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Every business owner, regardless of their company's reach, is looking to get more people interested in the products they offer. Finding a way to attract a target audience and boostlocal awarenessdiffers depending on the operation. It takes a mindset that's about more than simply advertising.

There's a litany of ways your team can improve local awareness. Before you invest a hard-earned budget only in simple marketing tactics, keep the following ideas in mind. It'll help endear your business to local community members in ways you might not have thought possible.

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