Lead Generation Ideas

Finding new leads can seem like a tiresome task

, but if you get in the practice of looking for them all the time, they begin to fall into your lap. When you take the time to look around, you will see the potential for new clients everywhere, it's just a matter of getting them to notice and know you, even for a niche business owner.

Start with the obvious. Your current clients can provide you with a wealth of new leads. Every time you connect with a client, ask for a referral. Give them a few of your business cards to give their customers and friends; tell them you will try to do the same for them. If you can, leave your mark on their business with a calendar or a pen for their customers to see. You can also find more leads by joining organizations to which your clients belong.

Use your website to capture new leads by persuading potential clients to sign up to your email list. Give an incentive like an eBook, newsletter, or a tips and information sheet. Learn blogging and keyword techniques, and start a blog, post to forums, or post informative articles with clickable links to your website. Once you establish yourself as a specialist within your industry, people will clamor to learn what you know and will sign up for your emails.

Although advertising can be expensive, it is a necessity to get your name out into the world. Consider alternate ways to get your name out there and bring in those leads, like a press release about your business; a new service you offer, an upgrade to your office, or even new employees are a good excuse to get your name in the paper. As long as it doesn't look like an advertisement, the paper should print it.

Your local library houses a wealth of information when it comes to gathering leads. You will find public records of new businesses and new homeowners, just to name a couple. The library will also have market specific research materials that will help in your quest for leads, and you can ask the Reference Librarian for assistance.

Use the time you spend in your car to your advantage. Be on the lookout for new businesses around town and take notes. One good way to find new leads is to look for vehicles with company logos. You can find many businesses you might otherwise miss by doing this. If you are driving and can't write, use the camera on your cell phone to photograph a logo and phone number, or a new business's sign. When you are watching, you can find leads anywhere.

Lead Generation Ideas

By: Mark Walters

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