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What’s the best way to find new clients?

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Question added by Hany Sewilam Abdel Hamid , Director of Sales and Marketing , Creative Sense
Date Posted: 2016/07/23
Mahmoud Zaher Tarakji
by Mahmoud Zaher Tarakji , مدير , أوال جاليري

I agree with Mr . Mohammed Negm ...he answer full...mash allah

Abdul Rasheed Mohammed
by Abdul Rasheed Mohammed , Account Manager , New Generation Consultant

There are many way to get new clients in this mordern period such as.

1 Advertising

2 Marketing

3 Cold calling

4 Offers & promotion

5 Referrals

6 Run an ad campaign

7 Build a website with good keywords, the last but not least

8 Broadcast your successes in social media on facebook page and Twitter.

 

Mohammad Thaer Alhamawi
by Mohammad Thaer Alhamawi , مسؤول مبيعات تنفيذي , شركة عبد اللطيف جميل لمنتجات التكنولوجيا المحدودة

Build long-lasting, valuable client relationships Client relationships should grow with time, not end on an invoice

mohammed negm
by mohammed negm , مدير مبيعات , مؤسسة أطياف لتجارة المواد الغذائية

What most people call getting new customers, I call "buying" new customers.

The reason? If you stop and think about the price you're paying to bring in added shoppers in terms of time or money, you can start to make better decisions about how and where to put those resources.

The practice is especially important for new business owners who tend to not only have more limited means, but also don't generally register a profit from a new customer until the fifth of sixth purchase. And without a stable of customers to tap for repeat purchases, being more careful about where you ply your limited resources can only serve you.

Here are four simple ways to "buy" new customers:

  1. Advertising. The key to advertising successfully is to generate promising leads in exchange for the money you spend. To do so, it helps to offer a message that not only hits on your target customers, but also showcases the value you can offer them. Take television, for example. In general, TV will be your most expensive option. But targeting based on programming instead of channels or networks -- that is, placing ads on "Cooking with Joe" versus a campaign on a cooking network -- offers a more specific outlet for your resources.Radio also allows you to selectively target formats and programming. And even in large metro areas, you can often score inexpensive sponsorships of weather or traffic reports. And though newspaper subscribership has dwindled in recent years, depending on your market, they're still a worthy option for attracting new customers. If your target market is, say, people aged 55 or older, you may want to consider community papers or niche publications as older consumers still rely on them for information. But even older people are increasingly turning to the Web -- making it a definite jumping off point for any advertising strategy. To tap into this medium, your first step is to establish a Web presence if you don't have one already. Then, depending on your target customer -- consumers at large or other businesses -- pick your Web channel. LinkedIn, for instance, is a mainstay among businesses, CEOs and other owners and entrepreneurs, while Facebook remains wildly popular among consumers.Related: Smart, Easy Ways to Find Customers
  2. Networking and referrals. Landing referrals from networking or past business associations isn't just a cheap way to pick up new business. It's also a way to pick up customers with the highest retention rates. What's more, referral customers tend to purchase more over time and in turn become a source of additional referrals.How do you find referrals? Beyond having a product or service that's in demand, you must have a clear idea of who your "perfect" or "ideal" customer is.That way, you can communicate to others in your network what type of customer you're looking for. You can also focus your own products or services to meet the needs, wants or desires of that very specific profile.Then, you need to ask for referrals from satisfied customers. Be sure to also find ways to continually thank your sources for their ongoing advocacy of your business.Related: Great Referrals Aren't Accidents
  3. Teaming up. Another way to leverage available resources is through what's known as a "host-beneficiary" arrangement. In this arrangement, another business with the same target customer will use their database to promote your business. They might attach a gift voucher or other discount offer for your products at the end of one of a newsletter or mailing. Examples of this include: a high-end hair salon and a high-end car dealership or an attorney and an accountant.To draw in another business, offer to pay for the business owner's mailing or email expenses, or offer the business owner commission on any sales.Related: The Fastest Way to Find New Customers
  4. Strategic Alliances. You might take that partnership a step further and form what's known in the industry as a "strategic alliance." While a host beneficiary relationship is generally a one-time or short-term commitment, strategic alliances can sometimes last for many years. For instance, a Web designer and an ad agency might send each other referrals for clients who need added services. As long as there's continued value to the shared audience, strategic alliances produce streams of referral business, which is ultimately what will benefit you most over time.
 

Nadjib RABAHI
by Nadjib RABAHI , Freelancer , My own account

  1. Advertising
  2. Public relations
  3. Sales promotion

mohamed rkoch
by mohamed rkoch , Customer Service Agent , PALM'S HOTEL

Advertising. The key to advertising successfully is to generate promising leads in exchange for the money you spend. To do so, it helps to offer a message that not only hits on your target customers, but also showcases the value you can offer them.

Networking and referrals. Landing referrals from networking or past business associations isn't just a cheap way to pick up new business. It's also a way to pick up customers with the highest retention rates. What's more, referral customers tend to purchase more over time and in turn become a source of additional referrals.

Teaming up. Another way to leverage available resources is through what's known as a "host-beneficiary" arrangement. In this arrangement, another business with the same target customer will use their database to promote your business. They might attach a gift voucher or other discount offer for your products at the end of one of a newsletter or mailing. Examples of this include: a high-end hair salon and a high-end car dealership or an attorney and an accountant.

Strategic Alliances. You might take that partnership a step further and form what's known in the industry as a "strategic alliance." While a host beneficiary relationship is generally a one-time or short-term commitment, strategic alliances can sometimes last for many years. For instance, a Web designer and an ad agency might send each other referrals for clients who need added services.

Tariq Omer
by Tariq Omer , Sr. Trainer and Consultant Insurance , Watan First Institute

DIna, Thank you very much for this question.

Though the question seems to be a simple one yet this is a very smart question to be used even in interviewing salespros, sales managers, and sales trainers.

This is a very major activity of the sales departmen but the question as it is should be addressed in the organizational stratety.

The company its services, and its product are to anwer this because however big your clientel yet people who are not your clients are vast and very vast majority.

To find new client we need to do the following:

1-Go back to the organized sales process and we look at the activity #1 (Prospecting)

2- Activity #7 (After sales service)

In activity 1 we know how to prospect and find new prospects and we know that the most effective of all is through referals form exsisting clients.

In activity 7 we know that great after sales service means good customer service and means retaining customers and getting more customers through them.

Now this is the best way to grow an organizations customer network.

There are also some other means depending on the nature of the product or service on offer and that is based on promotions and advertisements.

We shall not forget that internal incentives to our salesforce usually grow our customer count and our sales.

If you like my answer please vote up and thanks.

Tariq

Mouhsine Bekkouri
by Mouhsine Bekkouri , control services , marjane

the best way to find a new client is good behaviour and respect promises and meetings

Osama Siddiqui
by Osama Siddiqui , Visual Merchandising and Communication Team Leader , ABYAT Home Furnishing Saudi Arabia

If you're a startup, the fastest way to get the cash registers ringing is a little-used method that involves forming "host-beneficiary" relationships with established businesses that cater to a target audience similar to yours. Then you promote yourself to their database with a special offer presented as a gift from the older business.

The beauty of this arrangement is that the startup (the beneficiary) can instantly reach large numbers of highly qualified prospects with the tacit endorsement of the established business (the host). The host is willing to participate because it's a way to reward loyal customers without incurring any costs. The rookie gains new customers, while the veteran gains goodwill.

jasmina malnar
by jasmina malnar , Head of Marketing and Indirect Procurement , Hrvatski telekom

There is not simple reply to this query, it totally depends on the business and market. However, if you are asking for THE BEST way and I have to decide on one, I'd say WORD OF MOUTH

Mohammed Imranullah
by Mohammed Imranullah , Procurement Engineer , EVA Rose General Trading LLC

  1. Know your customerYou don't have to pay for market research, but you do need a good idea of your target market. Build a profile of potential customers - in particular, think about what they want and how you can appeal to them. Always aim to be special or offer better value for money than your competitors.
  2. Give incentives to existing customers. Offer discounts on future purchases or even commission, if your existing customers introduce new customers to you. Word-of-mouth recommendation is the most potent form of advertising, so surpass customers' expectations where possible.
  3. Freshen up your image. Is your signage or business logo looking tired? Does yourwebsite need revamping? Is your online marketing strategy working? Could it be time torebrand or even rename your business?
  4. Set targets. To judge how successful your new business drive has been you'll needbenchmark goals. For example, you might aim to attract enough new customers to increase profit by 10% over 12 months. Keep your targets realistic.
  5. Go back to basics. Put up flyers up in local shops. Distribute leaflets and provide introductory offers. A direct mail campaign or an email marketing campaign can also be an effective way to reach new prospects; be sure to observe data protection rules if you go down this path.
  6. Advertise on a budget. Should your advertising strategy be improved? Give free advertising on your website to non-competitors who return the compliment. If you pay for advertising, try to negotiate cheaper rates. Pay-per-click advertising online can be targeted and cost-effective.
  7. Get in the news. Try to get coverage in your local paper or trade press. You will need a newsworthy story, or you could put yourself forward as an expert to comment on your industry.
  8. NetworkGo to trade events and speak to as many people as possible. Get involved in local business associations and events. Would closer involvement in your local community be good for business? Online networking can also generate sales.
  9. Find new sales channelsMaybe it's time to start selling online, if you aren't already. This could enable you to reach many more customers and to sell round the clock.

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