Five Great Places To Find More Revenue as a Small Business Owner
They’re sitting right in front of you
Whether you’re a freelancer, online service provider, or perhaps an online store owner, there will be slow times in your small business. Times when the work drops off, sales go down or there just don’t seem to be many new customers seeking you out.
You need to take action, but you need to do it as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Before spending out on paid adverts, brand deals or other costly customer acquisition tactics, make sure the extra work — or revenue — you need isn’t already sitting in front of you. Here’s where to look for it.
Existing clients
It’s generally much easier to get more work, or sales, from your existing clients than it is to acquire a brand new customer.
If you’re a freelancer who’s short of work right now, a quick email to all the clients you’ve worked with previously can be a very simple way to bring in more projects. Simply tell them you have some slots in your schedule in the coming month and ask if there’s anything you can do for them.
Online store owner? Send out a quick email to everyone who’s ever bought from you before, highlighting any new products or current bestsellers. Consider including…
