Starting your own business takes a great deal of effort. Ways in which you can advertise with very little money include the following. You can print out flyers on your computer with some clip art to make them stand out . Take the flyers around to different businesses and ask if you can display them (ex. shopping center, Pizza place). Make sure you include a tear off section with your name and business so people can take them. Another idea is got to Craigslist.org and click on Iowa and the section with Cedar Rapids. Go to services and click on post ad. This is FREE to do and you will get good exposure. Make sure your ad is neatly written. Good Luck to you.