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  1. Become active intwo types of associations \u2013 one related to your industry, and one with a general business focus. You\u2019ll meet experts in your area and successful entrepreneurs from all areas.<\/li>\n
  2. Share your knowledge freely; give presentations for a local associations. Write articles for publications that reach your target audience.<\/li>\n
  3. Provide referrals to not only highlight your credibility and connections, but to generate referrals from those for whom you\u2019ve generated business.<\/li>\n
  4. Recruit cheerleaders \u2013 a group of friends, family members, or colleagues who not only cheer you along, but sing your praises to others they know.<\/li>\n
  5. Create an informal advisory board to help you plan and solve problems. They may be associates from a trade show or conference, someone you\u2019ve volunteered with, or former clients.<\/li>\n
  6. Do a good job for your clients \u2013 most important of all. When you do a good job, you\u2019ll get repeat business and new clients.<\/li>\n
  7. Be visible at the local level. Be active in your local business community. Volunteer for nonprofits in your field, attend Chamber of Commerce mixers, and participate in other activities.<\/li>\n
  8. Use technology to stay connected to your market and accessible to your customers. Voice mail, cell phones, desktop publishing, email, and the Internet can all help.<\/li>\n
  9. Have a backup network. If you can\u2019t complete a customer\u2019s work, have a method in place to handle the situation. This ensures the work is finished, and the customer will appreciate your professionalism and reliability.<\/li>\n
  10. Ask for your client\u2019s business again, and suggest that they give your name to others. Let them know that you\u2019d like to work with them again, and that you\u2019d like more customers just like them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By Terri Lonier<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Become active intwo types of associations \u2013 one related to your industry, and one with a general business focus. You\u2019ll meet experts in your area and successful entrepreneurs from all areas. Share your knowledge freely; give presentations for a local associations. Write articles for publications that reach your target audience. 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