Sunday, December 11, 2011

People who have a side business and moonlight: How do you work with your clients off hours?

This is directed at people that work full time during the day, but then run a business and do moonlighting. How do you manage the relationship with your clients when core business hours are during times you are unavailable due to your other job? How do you 'get requirements' from them and so forth? How do you approach business to say, I can help you but not during typical business hours? How receptive are they to that?People who have a side business and moonlight: How do you work with your clients off hours?
You can go to www.evoice.com and get a local phone number and record a brief message stating the times that you will be calling people back, such as, ';Hi, you've reached ______. I am unable to accept your call at this time, but know that it is extremely important to me. I will be returning calls M-F between Noon and 1PM (or your lunch break) and again later in the day (say between) 5PM and 6PM or when you get off work. Also if possible you could utilize your cell phone or email for contact, for example you could say.... If this is urgent please feel free to page me at _______ (put your phone on vibrate) and call them as soon as you have a break, or email me at __________. I'm not saying this will be easy, but worth it if you can work it out. Hopefully, this biz will be replacing your income soon and you will be able to work it full time. Also, if you market all over the US, you could use time zones to assist. Like if you are on Eastern time, advertise in areas in Mountain and Pacific, which works because of the 1-2 hour time difference. Best Wishes :)People who have a side business and moonlight: How do you work with your clients off hours?
Well I have done this for a long time,but I will tell you it's not an easy thing to do. First thing is my boss knows that i do my own jobs on weekend's,and nights. And I never solicit his customers. That would be bad business.,not only do you risk losing your job but also the customer will think, if he's willing do that, what else would he do for a buck . In other words they wouldn't be able to trust you.

As far as getting business, if your good at what you do word of mouth from friend's, family and people you meet on your own is your best avenue. Honesty is your best policy

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