Tips on how to build a massive contact list

The secret to building success in your business is to have a big contact list. Here are some

tips on how to start writing your contact list and also some opportunities for expanding

your network.



1. Write a list about all the people you already know:

Relatives
Friends
Neighbors
If you had a wedding then all the names on the guest list
(Ex)schoolmates
(Ex)teachers
Co workers
People saved on your cellphone
People in your beauty salon/barber shop
Anyone who sold you anything (clothes, shoes, cars, computer, furniture, food, drink, etc)
People in the following services that you know: banker, accountant, plumber, painter,

doctor, etc
Your friend's friends (for example, your children's teachers, your friends neighbors, etc)
Depending on your age, there must be a minimum of 300 names on your list.



2. Email shops, stores, saloons that might be interested in your product or service

Look for shops, stores, saloons on Google and email them by introducing your service or

product. The email should be no more then one and a half pages including:

a short product or service introduction that will grab the person's attention immediately

(eg. why it is unique, what would be beneficial for them, etc)
your contact details
a photo of the product or a relevant photo about the service (might be a company logo)
If there is no reply for about 10 days then send them another email with some new,

interesting information about your product or service. The statistics shows that 15 % of the

emails will be replied. Always follow up because you will never know who you will meet and

what kind of new relationship you can have with that person.



3. Social Networking Websites

Start building your business online too!

Register on social networking sites and look for people who have the same interest as you

do. Here is a list of some of the most famous Social Networking Websites:

Facebook
MySpace
Bebo
Friendster
hi5
Orkut
PerfSpot
Yahoo360
Zorpia
Netlog
Tagged
Add some interesting things about yourself in your profile for example, what you like to do,

your hobbies, where you've been, and talk a little bit about your business too.
Put up a few pictures too! People love to look at the photos, it makes you interesting to

them!
Attract people, make them interested in you and your business!



4. Business Networking Websites

There are also business networking sites where you can contact with business professionals.

Some of the main Business Networking Websites:

Ecademy
LinkedIn
FastPitch
Xing
Ryze
BSN
Take advantage of these sites too by reaching more potential customers and business

partners. Build a massive, responsive list by adding people and building relationships.

Look for people who are in the same field, look up their profile, blogs, and comments.

Discover new connections, opportunities, ideas and information. Many people are looking for

jobs and opportunities on these sites. Talk about your experiences and knowledge. Also

share and comment about your favorite articles with your contacts and exchange your ideas!

These sites enable an effective business network strategy!



5. Join forums

People are always curious about others comments, ideas, feelings or experiences. Write your

comments, contact with other people on the forums and get involved in conversations. Start

meeting people!



6. Write articles, start blogging

Be an expert in what you do, write articles about it, reviews, and make it interesting to

the target audience.
You can also make your own blog and write about your business, your life, your hobby or

whatever you would like. Just do it and tell people!

Squidoo
Reddit
Digg
APSense
WordPress
EzineArticle
When you have a bunch of contacts then you can promote your business and invite customers to

come and support your business! Being successful in a business, reaching your goals and

making your list as big as you could ever imagine needs patience and time. Take time to

network and be open, you never know who you will meet. The Universe will bring the right

people to you! There is no such thing as 'get rich quick'. It takes time to develop

relationships with people and develop your own group.



About the Author
Csilla Harmati is dedicated to helping other freelancers and self-employers make their

business more successful, also helping those who are not familiar on how to market and

advertise your business on the internet. She is writing about her thoughts, opinions and her

experiences that she has learned during the years working as a freelancer.

Visit her website: http://marketingchila.com/