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Approaching Potential Clients on the Street

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05-22-2008, 12:46 AM
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Hello, I'd like to gather some thoughts on what do you guys think is the best way to approach clients on the street? Do you guys stick to a certain script or just wing it? Do you just tell them about certain specials you're offering? Do you guys bring anything else besides a business card?

Time to reveal some of our secrets, hehe

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lol what kind of business are you trying to bring to the streets? that might help some people give you the best possible response to your above question

05-31-2008, 12:14 AM
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I believe in person is a good way to do business but on the street?

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You could probably give out some fliers around places that have a lot of businesses around. I am sure you might have a business interested or even some random people on your service.

It will take time though.

05-31-2008, 04:53 AM
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For starters, assure them you don't have aids and are not affiliated with law enforcement in any way.

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If you are a starter or the specials you offer is new to public, it is important to have some surprising to the client. Like dress in a cartoon charactor?
Any way, I'm a starter, it's just a suggestion!

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Pretend to accidentally bump into them, and when they're not looking, slip your business card into one of their pockets.....

I think you may have better luck targeting specific businesses than trying to find clients on the street..... ?

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