Comments on: How to Find Your First Ideal Client

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:18:03 +0000

Wow! Thanks so much for this post Rebecca! This made my day. I’m so proud of and happy for you! Congratulations! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Warm regards,
Sydni

By: Rebecca Newenham

Rebecca Newenham — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:47:59 +0000

Hi Sydni – as promised I’m back to let you know how beneficial networking has been for me in my work as a VA in 2010. I am now hosting a monthly networking meeting in my town and have got all my recent clients, both regulars and on offs either from the networking events or through referrals. I now have the networking bug! As you say it is so important to network initially to help others and not to look desperate! Your time will come and it is amazing the return you can get from an honest and positive approach. Happy New Year!

By: Tamera

Tamera — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:45:03 +0000

Great article with good tips on networking and building relationship.

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:59:01 +0000

That’s great to hear Linda! I’m so excited for you. What results are you seeing from implementing the strategies I’ve shared? Do tell so that I can celebrate your success with you!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:32:58 +0000

I have implemented all of your suggestions and increased my networking because it felt like the best way for my potential clients to get to know me. I truly believe that potential clients will be more acceptable of letting somebody else in to their business if they already know them and trust them.
I decided to set up my busines as a VA because it already become apparent that Micro and small businesses found it prohibitive to employ a VA or good administrator on a full time basis, this way I can use my skills and experience to help many businesses and at the same time help them to minimise their potential overheads.

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:12:13 +0000

Thanks for the note Rebecca! Please stop by and let me know about your results after you’ve implemented the strategies I shared.

By: Rebecca Newenham

Rebecca Newenham — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:22:57 +0000

This article was really helpful as I am struggling to know where to begin with expanding my client base and networking is something I need to start doing! Thanks alot.

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:24:25 +0000

I found this article great, and at a time where I was wondering “where’s the best place to market my business”. It is certainly tough getting a business started, especially if you have to find clients. This has been the toughest part of being in business and after 2 years, I still find this very difficult.

Thanks for your article.