Has anybody had experience in setting up your company in a new area?

Work doesn't seem to be flooding in as im not known as established locally.

Any comments appreciated.

Thankyou,

Luke

Has anybody had experience in setting up your company in a new area?

Work doesn't seem to be flooding in as im not known as established locally.

Any comments appreciated.

Thankyou,

Luke

do you mean you have just moved here?

Post some stuff you are using to advertise so we can help

Thankyou for your reply, I moved up 6-8 months ago to get married.
Im from Cornwall originally and had established business easily and quickly as I already had a network of contacts.

I have put myself in the Yellow Pages and also have done some flyer drops.

I also have recently got my uniform with contat details on.

Any other suggestions guys?

yes, post the stuff (actual words - not where) you are using to advertise here...

I could put Brain surgeon for hire on the side of a bin lorry but I don't think I would do much business. Where you advertise is only half the equation...

I'm told 'what are husbands and sons for?', maybe it's now slightly sexist but it might identify some markets?

I suggest you try cards in Post Office's, shops etc, have you had any clients yet? you might find asking your exisitng clients to recommend you gives the best return.

Hi i have just seen this advert and know it may be a bit out of date.

Most small to medium businesses dont actually need a accountant at all but simply book keeping work. My business has been established nearly 30 years in Peterborough and we are expanding into Sheffield as we speak but dont have an office as of yet. We only charge for the work done so we charge bookeeping rates for book keeping work (probably about 80% of your companies work is just this) and then only charge accountancy rates as and when needed. We can set up business licences as well no problem and would probably be your cheapest option. We can pick your books up or you can post them/drop them into us

My business has been around so long purely because of this fact and that we do very good work and most of our advertising is word of mouth and recommendations. If your interested please give us a bell or check out our website (excuse the site as its a bit outdated but we are waiting for our Sheffield office to open before we update it)

www . abbeybookeepingservices . co . uk

or see us in the Yellow Pages

thanks Jon

was this thread about a request for book-keeping services??

I could do with hiring a handyman for some household tasks, but you would need to be NICEIC registrered as a couple of things require fiddling with the electric wiring. Only changing light sockets and basic stuff as far as the electrics go.

assuming you are not new in business but just new to the area means you have a good head start on a new start up, but need to bring your previous credentials to the fore somehow. Get testimonials that can be followed up, added on your website, and do a few cheaper jobs with neighbours and friends who will vouch for you in return. You will make that money back, see it as part of your marketing budget.

It has taken me around 4 years to get fully established. Year 1 and 2 are just about promoting your business. Years 3 and 4 are when it really starts to happen!

I had two part time jobs to cover the slow times, sit tight and work hard!