Whats the best way to get new accounts?

[Showcase Lawns]

Me and a buddy have been mowing yards for a couple yrs now and are looking to get into it bigger scale this yr since we are out of school. We have got the equipment but we really would like more accounts and im not having much luck getting them. We do a good job and compete in price so what would be the best methods of advertising in what social class neighbor hoods?

[CCLS]

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Go out and talk to the people face to face. Hand out some business cards.

[qualitylandscaping]

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what the smart CCLS guy said![8D]

[fox]

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<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Showcase Lawns</i>
<br />Me and a buddy have been mowing yards for a couple yrs now and are looking to get into it bigger scale this yr since we are out of school. We have got the equipment but we really would like more accounts and im not having much luck getting them. We do a good job and compete in price so what would be the best methods of advertising in what social class neighbor hoods?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote"> local advertising in small papers has always worked for me, as well as mailbox flyers in areas you want to service.

[golftmann]

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I live in a town of about 12,000 people. There is a weekly newspaper that has a subscription of about 7,000. I put a flyer in this paper the last week of February and have been overwhelmed by the # of people who have called. After I do the jobs, and if you are providing quality service, then word of mouth will take over. I'll be glad to send you a copy of our insert. Also, I run a weekly ad in the same paper. Consistency in newspaper advertising is key. You just can't run an ad one time and expect folks to remember. You have to run it over and over. Trust me, it is working for us.
Good luck.
golftmann

[Zack.]

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Lowball

[bobkessler]

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One of the easiest ways is to look for customers where you already are. It has the added benefit of building a concentrated route, reducing travel time.
Try cloverleafing. Leave your ad at the house on either side of every account you service, and the one across the street. Make sure you leave a specific door hangar so they get the reference.
Example:

<font color="red"><b> TRIPLE AAA LAWN CARE</b></font id="red">
Hi Neighbor,
I'm here taking care of another one of my satisfied
customers at
__________________________ (place house numbers here)
If you like my work please give me a call.
We're licensed, and insured since 1995,
and looking for more great customers like you.
<b>888-880-1888</b>
Thanks, CALL TODAY <i></i> PETE

This is a fast draft but for 22 years our guys posted these and in some cases we had 10 accounts on one block alone.