Virtual Assistance Business Briefs » find new clients http://www.accbizsvcs.com/blog Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:39:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Are You Like a Salmon When Looking for New Clients? http://www.accbizsvcs.com/blog/are-you-like-a-salmon-when-looking-for-new-clients.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-like-a-salmon-when-looking-for-new-clients http://www.accbizsvcs.com/blog/are-you-like-a-salmon-when-looking-for-new-clients.html#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:53:03 +0000 Jeannine Clontz http://www.accbizsvcs.com/blog/?p=270 Are You Like a Salmon When Looking for New Clients? is a post from: Virtual Assistance Business Briefs

]]> In my former life, I was a purchasing agent for a seafood company. This time of year reminds me of the salmon runs. During the summer months, many wild salmon species take the journey back to their birthplace to spawn and ultimately end their lives. 

Their upstream journey is a challenging one, swimming against rugged rapids, leaping over rocky waterfalls, traversing fish ladders, avoiding fishermen nets, and staying clear of hungry bears. When they finally reach their natal stream they are ready to spawn. This is an amazing and focused journey calling them to do what comes naturally.
 
Some of us make such a journey to find new clients, or maintain those we currently enjoy. Nowadays we have to think outside the box with our marketing and face the challenges of competition, less disposable income, overcoming objections, and differentiating ourselves by creating benefits clients simply can’t live without.
 
On the flip side, I’m looking for the clients who are like the salmon – the clients who will go through the upstream battle to find the most professional support, the BEST level of service and technology to create the ‘can’t live without’ message that reaches that ideal client who helps them grow their business during tough economic times.
 
There are only a few ways to grow a business, no matter what the economic situation:
·         Find new clients
·         Sell more to current clients
·         Raise prices
 
Finding new clients is probably the most expensive way to grow your business, but one that can certainly yield great results if you have the right plan and consistent implementation.
 
So where are you in the life cycle of my salmon story? Ready to look for those clients who are willing to swim upstream to get to your product or service? And are you willing to leap over rocky waterfalls and traverse rough waters to find the most professional support you need? 
 
Whatever you decide, increase your marketing time and investment if you want to grow your business, or take a chance you’ll get left behind.
 
Jeannine Clontz, IVAA CVA, MVA, EthicsChecked™, owner of Accurate Business Services is a Virtual Assistant (VA). ABS provides ‘as needed’ marketing support and consulting to busy entrepreneurs.   Find the perfect VA by downloading her free 10-Step Guide to Finding the Right VA, or herFREE Report, Social Media Marketing Benefits, send a request to: service@accbizsvcs.com. For more information visit: http://www.accbizsvcs.com, or http://www.internetmarketingvirtualassistant.net
 
 
 
 

Are You Like a Salmon When Looking for New Clients? is a post from: Virtual Assistance Business Briefs

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