There are hundreds of umbrella companies out there, hundreds of companies needing their contracts handled, and millions of freelancers waiting to get stuck in. If you are an online contractor umbrella then you are up against some serious competition. One way to make your business stand out from the rest is to market it properly.

There are a number of ways to market your business. Send out emails, have promotions and competitions, and put links in articles related to freelancing. Just because your business is online it doesn’t mean you can’t advertise on the ground. Take out ads in the newspaper, magazines, on radio, and organize pamphlets to be handed out in certain locations. Both of these methods have a ripple effect, in that when one person reads it they will most likely tell another. Make sure that whatever you use is aesthetically appealing so you can attract both contractors and freelancers.