Re: how do you get business referrals?

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On 6/08/07, Alex wrote:
> hey everyone,
>
> Firstly, thanks to everyone who posts on this site - tons of
> great info here, very helpful!
>
> Secondly, I just quit a job with my uncle's bankruptcy
> practice and am looking to strike out on my own, and start
> my own practice.
>
> I am trying to build up a client base - how do those of you
> with your own businesses get business referrals? How did you
> get started? Do you use word of mouth or websites or what?
> Do you use forums like this one? On another board someone
> mentioned businessnetworkingme.com and some other referral
> sites. Anyone know anything about it, or if these referral
> sites actually work?
>
> Thus far I have joined 1 traffic exchange marketing program,
> 1 email marketing program, sent letters to all my previous
> clients, sent letters to all my associates, and still plan
> on joining businessnetworkingme.com, and doing some type of
> search engine advertising. What have you
> guys done to promote yourselves?
>
> thanks
>
> Alex
I do not know what state you work in, but check to see if
there is a bar-related referral service. I believe this has
worked well for some attorneys in my state. Otherwise, I am
in the same state as you- starting out and looking for ways to
market my business, while paying strict attention to the
ethics rules! I do not believe any other business has the
restrictions we face in trying to advance our businesses. It
makes it very difficult if you want to remain small and
focused on clients. Any ideas you have are appreciated- I
have a solo firm practicing family law almost exclusively.
Good luck to you!