When your client sets up a follow-up meeting, or even if your friends ask you for lunch, be sure to put these appointments in your calendar. Print your business name, logo and address on all your business cards, letterheads, brochures, envelopes, and other office supplies . Be sure these materials look professional to make a positive impression on your potential clients. Have a separate phone and fax line for your business. Always answer professionally and never let kids answer it.
Return calls promptly.
This will convey the impression that they are important to you. Get an answering machine, voice mail or answering service to handle calls when you are away from your office or otherwise occupied . However, avoid using tape answering machine that sounds too amateurish. Have a business plan and check it regularly to see whether you are close to following the time schedule you have allotted to reach your goals. Keep focused on the tasks, but also look toward the future possibilities your business might achieve.