Boutique's, Offline Biz and Localization! Seriously, what no one is willing to tell you for free :)

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Hey warriors, I just want to get some real feedback, and I also want to tell you a simple way to get business TODAY, well tommorow, if the local businesses have closed up for the day.

My number one way to get LOCAL business takes NO selling, seriously none.

This works ONLINE & OFF.

This is what you will NEED.
A website with your portfolio. That is it! Oh yeah and a vehicle and some gas, but you really don't have to do much footwork.

Ok, here is what Do, I make a list of the computer repair shops, web design shops and the marketing shops in my local County.

I then shoot them a quick email.

It literally goes like this.

Hi, My name is Candace, I am in {insert your local city here}. I have {insert your yrs of expereince here.} I am available for any overflow work you may have. I only need 33% of the job an I can do {insert your services here.}

If you are currently not offering these types of services, but would like an easy way to outsource. I am your gal.

Please take a look at my portfolio {insert portfolio here}.

Thanks for your time, I hope to work with you in the near future.
Signature here, with phone number.

______________

Ok, seriously you will land a few businesses that just need to get some work off of their desk.

If you want to take it further, and I always do! Stop by the business in real time. Introduce yourself, let them know you are open to make yourself and them money!

That is really it folks.
Now you may think 33% is chump change.

Here is why it is NOT!
I have a client, he has over 100 customers, most just need a change here or there. So I now manage them all, and it takes like an hour a week.

Plus, my client only builds SIMPLE 5 page wordpress sites. SERIOUSLY folks, EASY money. First he is established, so his customers do not need all the bells and whistles that we marketers think will make our business stand out from the crowd. NOPE... It is so dang simple it would make you sick. 5 page wordpress site at 499 each. All I do is make a nice header, most of the time this is easy as pie, because the business already has an established logo. Then I put together a nice background. Add the customers text an bada bing I just made almost $200 Smackers! Um seriously!

Now, some repair shops may or may not offer design. NO biggy, these guys have a list that will make you drool for days. Yeah they have cleaned out every porn infested computer in your city, and they can easily recontact these ppl an see if they need or want a website.
I simply offer them my services, they contact their past customers. SWEET

Just thought you all should know this stuff. It is not hard, they say KISS always and trust me it is the only way!
Got any questions or want me to set up an auto business to slowely but surely start taking over each city in all directions just give me a shout!

Candace - find me on skype, I love biz talk - id = momtraders
#biz #boutique #free #localization #offline
  • Profile picture of the author TheArticlePros
    Most of the time I think I'm pretty smart.

    Then I come across a post like this and realize I'm just a freakin idiot. Why didn't I think of this months ago?? This is a fantastic idea! I'll be up and doing this tomorrow!

    To add to it, you could even get a HostGator (or whoever you like the best) unlimited account and host the sites yourself for $xx.xx/mo.

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  • Profile picture of the author momtraders
    haha, found it.
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  • Profile picture of the author grover69
    As a small computer repair shop/website design business I can say that if someone contacted to take up the slack I would be more than happy to give them some work. There is only so much one person can do.
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  • Profile picture of the author momtraders
    see! Told you warriors, it works!
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  • Profile picture of the author momtraders
    Well the computer repair shops/web design companies etc already do the hosting. BUT... I have been able to talk with my clients and piche ways to expand my business through theirs. They are always open to earning more money. So yeah it is a great lil business to set up.
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  • Profile picture of the author silverline
    Thank you. I am gonna take this idea and run with it. I desperately need some extra cash.
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  • Profile picture of the author onSubie
    Hi

    That is a great tip. And perfect for new offline marketers to get some work and experience.

    I am looking at finding some offline clients to help. My problem isn't talking to people and selling the idea of marketing and potential services. My problem is finding what to charge?

    This is a great way to find out price points for services as you will be getting work from businesses that have actually paid for one.

    Is a 5 page web site $99, $399, $699 or $999?


    Mahlon
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