#1 Secret to Getting More Clients.

You’re talented and motivated. You’ve got business cards, a website, and brochures. But you’ve few clients. So here’s the # 1 secret to getting more clients. Get noticed! That’s right. Clients need to know you exist. Here are 10 ways to get noticed:

Join a community group. Find a group of people who share your interests. Members will naturally begin to inquire about your work. In time you’ll get client leads.

Give talks. Develop a 10 to 15 minute presentation not about you but on a topic related to your work. Contact service clubs and offer to make a presentation.

Run workshops. Put together a workshop on “How to” do something. Make it practical and have useful handouts with your contact information clearly visible.

Send out media releases. Take advantage of special holidays to send out a media release that ties the holiday in with the service you provide.

Create a blog. Setting up a blog is simple with free blogging platforms like Blogger, Typepad, and WordPress. Write frequent,useful, fresh, and entertaining articles aimed at your target clients.

Join local business and professional groups. Every community has opportunities for networking. Go to mixers and meet people.

Write articles. Nothing helps enhance your credibility and visibility than an article in a magazine, newspaper, or newsletter.

Host your own radio program. With Blog Talk Radio you can create your own online radio show.

Publish an online newsletter. Newsletters establish you as an authority and allow you to keep in touch with your audience.

Join Toastmasters. This is not only a great way to practice and improve your public speaking abilities but also a way to find clients and get referrals.

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