Subliminal advertising is an effective way to increase your small business sales. But to be effective with your target market, you need to use solid and time tested methods that your market will relate to, in your advertising and in person. One very effective way to accomplish this is by creating a unique image, one of an expert and one that your market is compelled to rely on. You need to be proactive so your message is heard on a routine basis in various media outlets for your ideas to spread. This leads your market to engage in the purchase of your services, products or ideas. Controversy will create momentum and awareness. Controversy doesn’t have to be an argument but a way of initiating counter ideas or beliefs about your product or service.