Hi there, before I started my own business doing Gift Baskets and web design, I had a business called part-time jobs for full time moms.com and I consulted with mothers on how to get their businesses started, how to market and advertise, etc.
The first thing you should do is get your website up and running. If you can't find someone reasonable, send me an email [email]laura@agiftfromyourheart.com.[/email] Also the next thing I suggest is looking for either free or cheap ways to advertise i.e., flyers at supermarkets, ads in newspapers (cost me $25 for 7 lines). One thing I have to say is always keep your website and information up to date and fresh!! People are coming to you for a service or product, you want to know your business inside and out.
OH I almost forgot - if you need a business line you can get one from callwave for $5.95 per month they give you your own phone number, fax number, 800 number, voicemail and its all through the computer. I actually have my business line forwarded from callwave to my cell phone.
Trust me, I've been in this business a long time if you need more information feel free to email me at
laura@agiftfromyourheart.com, I'm sure I can give you more information.