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I would like to introduce myself, my name is Traci, I recently became a QB ProAdvisor and have started up my own bookkeeping business. Anyone have any ideas on advertising to increase business? Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
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Michelle Long CPA
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04/08/08 9:18pm PDT
Congratulations on becoming a ProAdvisor--that is the first step to growing your business! Network, network, network! Tell everyone you know that you would like referrals. Let them know what services you offer and what type of clients you would like to obtain. Try to build referral relationships with bankers, attorneys, insurance agents and other accountants in your area. There are a lot of things you can do, but referrals are the best, most effective method. It does take time though! Volunteer to be treasurer for non-profit orgs (PTA, Scouts, Soccer Club, Home Owner's Assoc, etc). You can get some experience and possible referrals. There are a lot of things you can do--these are just a few ideas to get your started!
Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA
Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Complete Guide to
Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business
Author of the books 'Successful QuickBooks Consulting' http://amzn.to/lJqmb8 and
'How to Start a Home-Based Bookkeeping Business' http://amzn.to/jNk9Bg
www.LongforSuccess.com - my blog, resources, webinars & more
'How to Start a Home-Based Bookkeeping Business' http://amzn.to/jNk9Bg
www.LongforSuccess.com - my blog, resources, webinars & more
04/11/08 9:31am PDT
Traci,
Consider listing your business on BookkeepingHelp.com,
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04/15/08 10:33pm PDT
You may want to consider attending NACPB's Marketing and Selling Bookkeeping Services training. It's great! (www.nacpb.org/training.cfm)
Melissa Smith, CPB
05/20/08 6:28am PDT
Traci I also recommend the NACPB as well there is a lot of free training for members and lots of materials that can assist you with your practice -
I would also recommend joining your local Chamber of Commerce as well it's a great place to network.
Also check out meetup.com it's great for finding additional network groups.
Lastly I would also recommend Michelle's books Successful QuickBooks Consulting - I wish I would have read it when I first started it would have saved me some time and money!
Good Luck
Michelle Long CPA
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05/20/08 11:06am PDT
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THANK YOU!!! That is why I wrote the book--to help others and save them time & money as they start and grow their business!
Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA
Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Complete Guide to
Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business
(SuccessfulQuickBooksConsulting.com)
Author of the books 'Successful QuickBooks Consulting' http://amzn.to/lJqmb8 and
'How to Start a Home-Based Bookkeeping Business' http://amzn.to/jNk9Bg
www.LongforSuccess.com - my blog, resources, webinars & more
'How to Start a Home-Based Bookkeeping Business' http://amzn.to/jNk9Bg
www.LongforSuccess.com - my blog, resources, webinars & more
