Hey all Bryan here from Tri-Star Services.

I found this site online and started reading and decided that the business I had thought of starting for many years was now going to come to light. This site gave me the push to get it going. My business is so new that I have no advertising yet, no account and no contacts. I am interested in any information I can get regarding "How to contact new clients" to When to do what. As far as the work is concerned I have an understanding of the process such as edge, trim, mow, mulch, clrean-up... etc. BUT, I have no customers yet and do not know how to start. This has become a little overwhelming but I believe that is because I feel the need to do it now and get out of my current part-time job. The season is here and I want to get going on it. Any ideas to get clients? I have made a couple of flyers and have business cards, what else can I do? You may have noticed that I mentiond "I have no clients"...lol That was intentional because I am a tiny bit shy when speaking to people I dont know and could use any tips I can get. Thank you all for thei forum and the posts. I will be checking here every day for new discussions. Greatfully, Bryan Stearns, Tri-star Services. Does anyone have suggestions on a good program to use for keeping track of clients, accounts, accounting and payrol?

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Last edited by tristarservices; 02-28-2010 at 01:58 PM.

[Steve]

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Hi Bryan, Welcome to our forum! You have business cards, are you handing them out yet? Do all of your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers know you have started this business yet? Does anyone have suggestions on a good program to use for keeping track of clients, accounts, accounting and payrol? http://www.gophersoftware.com

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Originally Posted by Steve

Hi Bryan,

Welcome to our forum!

You have business cards, are you handing them out yet? Do all of your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers know you have started this business yet?


http://www.gophersoftware.com

Actually all of this started this week. My business is so new I have nothing yet except the dream and plans. Getting down to earth (punn intended) the cards are being handed out, I have a couple of flyers printed to hand out and post in strategic locations (I hope), and I will be telling co-workers and others this week.

Any other ideas will be graciously received and used.

Thank you!

[Steve]

It sounds like you are doing great so far! Keep up the good work and let us know how things are going as you move ahead.