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19-10-2004, 01:10 PM
Hello
Background: I am a speech and language therapist. I have set up an independent service ( I also work for the NHS). I have a good website, have adverstised in local press a couple of times, emailed hundreds of schools, sent letters to local consultants and word of mouth seems to be starting (all this after 10 months). I have just signed up for local commerce group and am seeking a mentor. I borrowed a couple of thousand pounds from a credit card (on interest free!) to start up and the annual forecast is approx. 9K.
Aim: To significantly increase revenue, 'brand name' and services in the next 12 months. To provide an excellent service foremost. I have big plans for the business such as IT / speech / language training for school staff, employing therapists to provide a domiciliary service, starting a nursery service, providing consultants for Education, corporate training and so the ideas torment me...
Question: How do I expand the service further? Mailshots don't seem to work and local press advertising is expensive and not that effective. How do I fidentify and focus on the area that will lead to a take up in the service? And develop / eliminate ideas?
Thank you for your help.
Background: I am a speech and language therapist. I have set up an independent service ( I also work for the NHS). I have a good website, have adverstised in local press a couple of times, emailed hundreds of schools, sent letters to local consultants and word of mouth seems to be starting (all this after 10 months). I have just signed up for local commerce group and am seeking a mentor. I borrowed a couple of thousand pounds from a credit card (on interest free!) to start up and the annual forecast is approx. 9K.
Aim: To significantly increase revenue, 'brand name' and services in the next 12 months. To provide an excellent service foremost. I have big plans for the business such as IT / speech / language training for school staff, employing therapists to provide a domiciliary service, starting a nursery service, providing consultants for Education, corporate training and so the ideas torment me...
Question: How do I expand the service further? Mailshots don't seem to work and local press advertising is expensive and not that effective. How do I fidentify and focus on the area that will lead to a take up in the service? And develop / eliminate ideas?
Thank you for your help.