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Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client by Tamera

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

Great article with good tips on networking and building relationship.

Comment on Transition from the Corporate Office to Your Office by Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:07 +0000

Thanks for the post Lois! I love that you said “firm but revisable goals”. That’s really key. Sometimes we can be really hard on ourselves and not recognize the progress we’ve made. Structure and boundaries are very important, but so is celebrating your success along the way!

Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client 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!

Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client 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.

Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client 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.

Comment on Transition from the Corporate Office to Your Office by Lois Easley

Lois Easley — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +0000

Thank you for your wise counsel!

Organization and firm-but-sometimes-revisable goals with one’s self will provide needed boundaries and consistency that other structures have been giving you all along in a corporate environment.

Definitely a challenge for creative types, but a must if you’re serious about making it on your own. An efficient file management system is a big gift you give yourself. Regular goal-focus is too. Like riverbanks to protect your creativity.

Flow on!

Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client 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.

Comment on How to Find Your First Ideal Client 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.

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Comment on Getting In Front of Your Target Market In a BIG Way by Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:18:34 +0000

Hi Ann,

Thanks for your comment! I really appreciate your response to the article.

I agree that many have been hit hard by economic challenges. That fact cannot be ignored, nor should it be minimized. In fact, it’s all the more reason to step up one’s marketing efforts. Which doesn’t have to cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars. For instance, about a month ago I paid $16 to attend a Meet-Up networking event in the next town. There was a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, lots of networking and a presentation about how to use LinkedIn to grow your business. I really enjoyed myself and, among others, met a wonderful woman with a consulting business who hired me the following week for some marketing coaching. So, that $16 and 2 hours of my time turned into a paying client and a great new contact right in my backyard.

My point in the article was to take advantage of opportunities to networking with your target market en-mass. Does that mean paying $1K to attend and event, along with travel expenses? Sure! If you can do it. But, if not, you can just as easily market your business at inexpensive, local events that hold just as much potential.

I wish you much success in your efforts to grow your business….I know that you will continue to succeed!

Warm regards,

Sydni