Thoughts on...finding the 'right' client

In the latest instalment of an exclusive series for IFAonline and Professional Adviser, business consultant Steve Billingham explains how to find (and keep) clients in your target market.

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In the latest instalment of an exclusive series for IFAonline and Professional Adviser, business consultant Steve Billingham explains how to find (and keep) clients in your target market.

Previously we looked at how to find your niche market. Today I want to look at how you can attract more ideal clients from that niche. Essentially, now that you have a clearly identified target market or niche, getting your marketing message out to them is essentially a five-step process. Where is their 'pain'? Understanding your prosepctive clients' worries, problems, concerns and frustrations and how these affect their lives both practically and emotionally is crucial to crafting your marketing messages. You have to be able to get their attention and able to articulate their 'p...

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