How to Thank Your Clients and Get More Business

Remember to take a moment to thank your clients. After all, where would you be without them? Thanking your clients isn’t just a trite courtesy. It’s a thoughtful way to maintain good relations with them and remind them that you’re a real live person who cares about their business.

Here are 5 ways to tell your clients “Thank you!”.

1. Just give them a call

Saying thanks doesn’t have to be elaborate. Calling and leaving a short voicemail — or better yet, having a short chat — with a client is a quick, easy way to show your gratitude for their business.

2. Take it old school

Long live the greeting card! Support a local artist by picking up a bespoke notecard or make your own and mail them to your clients with a short handwritten note.

3. Be specific

No matter what method you choose to say thanks, be specific with your message to clients. Don’t just say a generic “thanks for your business” and leave it at that. Sure, form letters are easy, but it means so much more to include a little detail to demonstrate that you care.

4. Be authentic

If making things is your business or your passion, why not send off a little handmade gift to show your thanks? For example, if you have a letterpress hobby, a letterpressed card is a memorable and thoughtful thank you.

5. Send them referrals

A great way to say thank you is to send your clients referrals. After all, at the end of the day, business is business. And it’s a surefire way to make sure that they’ll appreciate you too.

SOURCE: Freelancers Union