How to get your business phones ringing in a recession

Want to grow your business? You need to get your inbound phones to ring. Then you can pick and choose the clients you want.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Phone
• Internet
• post free internet ads

1. Place free ads on the computer.
   Google search free online ads.
   Place a ton of them.
   Your phones will ring.
2. Make a flyer with 4 other companies.
   Have High Schoolers place on doors.
   Share the printing cost.
   Have introductory fliers ready for mail/fax and email when people call...as many want to read before they buy...it works.
3. Call after business hours and leave voicemails for decision makers at companies you are targeting.
   
   Leave your name and number and tell them you just have a quick question.
   
   When they call...ask IF they want to know what you do differently than all your competition.

Tips & Warnings

• Tip One: Advertising can be free and effective.
• Tip Two: Be READY for your phones to ring.
• Tip Three: Be selective and choose who you want as a client.
• Listen more than you talk.
• Never drop your price/ this drops your value.
• Start by increasing your value/Be an educator of your services and not a seller.