Monday, September 26, 2005
The Best Business Is New Business
If you are reading this in Atlanta, then pick up a copy of The Atlanta Business Chronicle (a VERY good business paper) and turn to the section titled, “On The Record.” They list, at least at the time of writing, a GOLDMINE for business developers. If you check their “New Businesses” section, then you will see a listing of new and renewed city business licenses filed with each municipality. In addition to this you also get information on new corporations, real estate transactions-commercial and lease transactions. Isn’t that great! No? Do I hear the sound of crickets chirping in your office?Okay, for those who don’t get this right away…
You want a jump-start on all the other Searchfirms competing for the same jobs, right? Why not introduce yourself to companies that are just setting up business? Get in on the ground floor and pitch your services before they even think about posting a “help-wanted” sign. And not only that! The Atlanta Business Chronicle also lists lease transactions submitted by Atlanta Brokers that are 2,000 square feet or more. If you happen to see a really large transaction of square feet take place, you should say to yourself, “Self, looks like a big company is planning to move in over there. I better avail myself to the leasing agent and see if I can get an inside scoop on who it is and maybe, land myself a new client.”
But wait, you say you live outside my beloved city of Atlanta. Not to worry, the type of information that the Atlanta Business Chronicle publishes is PUBLIC INFORMATION and as such, readily accessible with minimal effort. All you have to do is go to your local municipality where government records are kept and request a list/copy of the recent licensees who have acquired a business license. The price you pay will be determined by the cost of copies you decide to make. Some companies CHARGE BIG BUCKS to neatly format and resell to you something that you can get yourself for the cost of a few copies.
Ahhh… you did not know that, did you? 1:01 PM
