MIP starting out

MVT

Hi All,

I got my MIP status in August last year and I have tried to advertise my services by the following methods:
- Had 1500 flyers printed and delivered 700 so far to local areas in Birmingham
- Contacted Local taxi companies with my details
- put my business cards in local shops i.e. tesco's/Wilkinsons
- registered my details on the free index website

Unfortunately I haven't received any feedback and so I was wondering if there is anything else I could do obtain my first client without spending a lot of money?!

I am currently studying ATT and so a lot of my time is spent studying but I'm aware that I have spent money on PII/AAT MIP subs/flyers etc and so would be good to have my 1st client.

Also if there are any local accountants in Birmingham and require any help please let me know as a starting point for me?

Thank you.
M

Monsoon

Free line entry yellow pages and Thomson local
Local parish magazines
Local directories

Getting the first one or two is the hardest; after that, word of mouth kicks in and this is the best advertising you can get.

Best of luck

Rachel

Maybe try a website with gbbo and use their free offers of advertising?
People per hour - however very difficult as some people bid so low for jobs.

As Monsoon says once you have 1 you will be rolling.

MVT

Thank you both, It's just frustrating as I have everything set up i.e. office, desk, software, PII etc etc and just need my clients

royw1970

Have you considered applying to accountancy firms for any subcontractor work, it could be a bit messy as they always tend to dump difficult clients but it is a start in the right direction.