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Hi, Emma

I too started out as a newly qualified mobile in May.  I had lots of work colleagues etc who all said they would have their nails done but guess what... when it comes down to it, they don't want to pay!

 

I tried leaflets on notice boards of quite big Companies where lots of women work eg. call centres and also in post office windows etc and only had one response who wanted me to travel approx 20 miles.

 

I have since put two adverts in a local newsletter that goes out once a week to surrounding villages and have been inundated with calls.  Lots of people have full sets and I don't hear from them again (which worries me as I always think they aren't satisfied and makes me question my ability).  On the other hand, I have approximately 8 regulars now who have infills.  I'm pretty sure if I advertised more often I could get a bigger client base but I only do nails on a part time basis for the time being to see how it goes.

 

I think the secret is to advertise in a paper that is not too big otherwise the advert gets lost, plus can be costly.  I also quote my prices in adverts and I know I am competitive.  Some people can't be bothered to ring and ask for prices.

 

Hope this helps Emma and don't give up as am sure it will only be a matter of time.

 

Tanya

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