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Small Business Advice on Where To Find More Prospects
For self-employed people who are building a small business on a budget, finding prospects you can then turn into customers is a huge concern. If the prospect pool dries up, so does your potential for new customers. So the question is where do you go to find new prospects to continuously feed your “potential clients” pool?
FIRST, WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
One of the best ways is to first know exactly who you’re trying to find. This may seem obvious, but if the description of your ideal client is very broad and sounds more like “anyone/everyone” then your marketing and prospect-finding will be a bit of a challenge. Your message to your ideal client must resonate very strongly with a specific group of people for you to attract prospects.
FIVE WAYS TO FIND THEM
1) Show up in what they read: If there’s a trade magazine or newsletter in your field, call them up and offer to write an article for free. It’s free publicity, free exposure and free marketing. You can, of course, also place an ad in the publication as well. You can also place ads in other people’s Ezines, by the way. A great resource for doing so is www.directoryofezines.com. Many of the people on my list showed up after I placed an ad in someone-else’s Ezine.
2) Show up at their networking meetings: If you’re target a specific group of people, it’s more than likely that they show up at different networking meetings and you’d want to be there too (either as a speaker or as a guest). Try doing a Google search for “networking meetings CITY” for your city and you’ll probably find some groups where you can show up and meet more of your prospects.
3) Show up at their seminars/workshops: If there are workshops or seminars that your ideal client attends, it may be a good idea to show up there too. If they are congregating in large numbers at a workshop or seminar, that could be a goldmine for business prospects. Of course, you can volunteer to become a speaker at these types of events as well – which would be even more powerful as you gain instant credibility with an audience full of your prospects.
4) Network with someone who has a big list of these people: So for example, a photographer could network with a wedding planner or bridal boutique and instantly gain access to an entire list of soon-to-be brides and grooms who want photography for their wedding. The question to ask is “Who already has a list of my ideal client but is not in my field?”
5) Is there an online forum or group where these people connect: Try going to “Google groups” or just Google “online groups” or “online forums” to see if online groups exist for your ideal prospect. If they do, join those groups and participate in conversations. By the way, don’t show up and start pushing your products and services. That’ll turn people off. Show up as a problem solver, build relationships, display your expertise and people would naturally want to know more about you.
About the Author
And now I’d like to offer you the FREE Audio for solo entrepreneurs “How to Create a Steady Stream of Clients And Cash For Your Small Business” at: www.GreatSmallBusinessAdvice.com Copyright ) 2008 Allison Babb International LLC. Allison Babb is an author, speaker and Small Business Coach to solo entrepreneurs. She is also the creator of www.TheSmallBusinessSuccessMovie.com
where would you look / like to see fertility test promos?
I have a small business selling affordable fertility products (pregnancy & ovulation tests) but just not sure where to advertise next.
We are on yahoo, google msn etc – paid advertising. Also we have advertised on radio, some other australian fertility websites.
we have thought of pregnancy magazines but unfortunately most people don’t require our services at that stage…until they try again next time – we are worried that with such a long time in between they would forget about us….
So i guess, the question is for you girls who are trying to conceive……. where would you look / like to see this sort of advertising.
Any suggestions would be great.
Note: this a genuine enquiry and not spam or a ploy to get more business (business name is not listed / displayed for this reason).
(no spam please or unnecessary comments please)
Well as a woman. You can get a woman’s attention by advertising a small flyer or coupon size paper in tampons or pregnancy test and pads.
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Canon LiDE100 Color Image Scanner (2923B002) $65.00 Are you looking for a dedicated scanning solution with great quality, versatility and a compact design Then the CanoScan LiDE 110 Color Image Scanner is sure to impress. The CanoScan LiDE 110 features the quality, speed and ease of use you need with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 4800 (Optical) dpi1 for excellent scanning quality for both photos and documents. You’ll immediately notice how easy… |
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Start Your Own Business, Fifth Edition: The Only Start-Up Book You’ll Ever Need $13.68 BE YOUR OWN BOSS “Entrepreneurs enjoy a freedom few ever know. Starting your own business is one of the few remaining paths to wealth—and this book is a valuable road map.” Robert K. Kiyosaki, Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad Tap into more than 30 years of small business expertise as you embark on the most game-changing journey of your life – your new business. This unmatched guide – the best-s… |
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Start Your Own Lawn Care Business (Start Your Own Lawn Care or Landscaping Business) $7.57 Lawn Care Services Generate Plenty of “Green.” Here’s How You Can Reap the Rewards. The Lawn care business of today is a far cry from the days of the kid down the block with a push mower. In fact, the lawn care market is a $17 billion industry. With all the homes, business parks, apartment complexes, shopping malls and hospitals that need landscaping. It’s easy to see why this is one business wher… |
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Pop Bakery: 25 Recipes for Delicious Little Cakes on Sticks $6.95 Provides a tasty array of 25 recipes for cake POPs–moist cake covered with a candy coating and mounted on a lollipop stick–including panda POPs and cake POPs that look like Russian nesting dolls.Title: Pop BakeryAuthor: O’connell, ClarePublisher: Ryland Peters & SmallPublication Date: 2011/03/31Number of Pages: 64Binding Type: HARDCOVERLibrary of Congress: bl2011020163… |
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The Business of Consumer Magazines $31.57 This book is in Used condition |
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MARKETING & SMALL BUSINESS ADVANTAGE $29.99 MARKETING & SMALL BUSINESS ADVANTAGE |
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Slovene-Language Magazines : Mladina, List of Newspapers and Magazines Published in Slovenia or in Slovene Language, Ljubljanski Zvon $9.13 No Synopsis Available |
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Defunct Magazines of Japan : List of Discontinued Magazines Published by Mediaworks, Monthly Shonen Jump, Shonen Big Comic, Garo $11.27 No Synopsis Available |
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Hindi-Language Magazines : Tehelka, List of Magazines in Hindi, Grihshobha, Saras Salil, Sarita $7.55 No Synopsis Available |
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Magazines $18.16 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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List $15.99 List |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 1997-98 $46.75 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses: 1993-1994 $42.85 No Synopsis Available |
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International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses: 1994-1995 $43.83 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 1998-99 $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 2005-2006 $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 2001-02 $35.05 No Synopsis Available |
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International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses $1.16 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses: 2001-02 $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 1996-97 $46.75 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 2008-2009 $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses, 1989-1990 $23.35 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory Of Little Magazines And Small Presses 2006/2007 $37 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory Of Little Magazines And Small Presses 2007/2008 $37 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses 2009-2010 $53.63 No Synopsis Available |
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The International Directory of Little Magazines & Small Presses: 1998-99 $34.08 No Synopsis Available |
