http://smallbusiness.logoworks.com/marketing/2008/01/07/by-referral-only/ Small business and home business tips & advice Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:12:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://smallbusiness.logoworks.com/marketing/2008/01/07/by-referral-only/comment-page-1/#comment-1227 Computer Consulting Kit Preview Blog Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:57:49 +0000 http://smallbusiness.logoworks.com/marketing/2008/01/07/by-referral-only/#comment-1227 Referrals are a really important part of relationship marketing, and I find one that many business owners are afraid to ask for from their valued clients. I advise small business computer consultants on different aspects of running their businesses and managing relationships with clients, and I find that many are timid – and even feel like it’s akin to “begging” or irritating their clients – when it comes to asking for referrals. But you are absolutely right that they are incredibly important and can bring in a lot of new business! And the truth is, your best clients will be happy to sing your praises to other people they know, potentially bringing you great clients in your area that are a lot like the ones you currently have that you like so much. Referrals are a really important part of relationship marketing, and I find one that many business owners are afraid to ask for from their valued clients. I advise small business computer consultants on different aspects of running their businesses and managing relationships with clients, and I find that many are timid – and even feel like it’s akin to “begging” or irritating their clients – when it comes to asking for referrals. But you are absolutely right that they are incredibly important and can bring in a lot of new business! And the truth is, your best clients will be happy to sing your praises to other people they know, potentially bringing you great clients in your area that are a lot like the ones you currently have that you like so much.

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