Bill,

     If you are just trying to rely on insurance agents/brokers and other professional services then you are looking in wrong place. You should be out "pressing the flesh" so to speak. Aim for your new customers directly.

One way that I target directly is to print a bunch of my brochures or door hangers. Then either walk or drive the neighborhoods I want to target. Either way they get handed to a home owner or in their news paper box, (never the mailbox).

Not getting any business means you have to look at what and how you are going about to get a customer's business. I have in the past targeted local agents, and there are so many.
But, the only response I have received is, "If I feel there is a need for your service then I will have a client contact you." Well, I have gone to the clients directly. It seems to work better. Also when you send a copy of the hom einventory to the agent you will get more credibility with them.

Also you can contact your local newspaper and see if they are interested in a story about your company. They can interview you, and with your clients permission meet you onsite to do the story as take a few pictures of you at work.

There are so many other ways to get noticed by new customers. Word of mouth works really good. Also if you attend a church you could offer a special deal for other members of the congregation.

Be creative.

Hope this helps some.


-- Edited by caricc on Tuesday 11th of August 2009 09:23:20 PM

-- Edited by caricc on Tuesday 11th of August 2009 09:23:48 PM

Hello All, We need some help/advice. We have been in the business for over a year and have yet to get our first paid inventory. We have done two or three through a national barter organization where we were paid by trade dollars. We have everything set up and ready to go and do networking weekly with insurance agents small business owners, attorneys,etc. We send emails by the dozen written letters to prospective clients. I have even done cold calls with Insurance companies. Everyone is very cordial and sees the benefit of an inventory, but know one wants to be a taker. They all thing it's a great business with a definite need for anyone who owns a home or small business . My question is simple- how do we get their name on the contract?

          Thanks,

                      Bill Roberts
                      Record-it Home Inventory Co.
                      www.record-ithomeinventory.com