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#61 (permalink)   10-26-2008 LawrenceSN New Member   Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 35 Re: What's in your welcome kit? Originally Posted by tamikarjohnson I didn't send a welcome kit. I don't have one ready to go yet.. oh my.. is it too late. I've been working with her for 2 weeks. It's never too late! I think the purpose of a 'Welcome Kit' is not only to get your information and services in their hands. I think a welcome kit is also to let them know that you care about their patronage and are there for them when they need you. Plus, it doesn't hurt when they find it over and over again in their 'to be filed' pile that never gets filed (and then they say 'oh yeah, I have something else s/he could do for me...'). Send her one! __________________ NuTech VA www.NuTechVA.com

#62 (permalink)   10-27-2008 msliz2xu New Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 10 Re: What's in your welcome kit? sending out a confidentially contract was something I was not putting in my welcome kit.. Is there some way i am able to get this online somewhere?

#63 (permalink)   10-29-2008 VY925 Contributing Member Company name: Virtually Yours 9-2-5   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 71 Re: What's in your welcome kit? This is a good idea. Most of my info is in the Client Agreement, but I do find that my clients do not really read through it all. I'm started a 15-20 minutes "new client" consultation AFTER they sign to be sure they understand all the terms and conditions, hours, rates, and billable time! I actually had a couple clients question my time concerning phone calls and emails. Hey, time is $$$, right?! Do you bill for these things?

#64 (permalink)   11-29-2008 kimadhd Contributing Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 52 Re: What's in your welcome kit? Originally Posted by Ask Viki! Katie, try www.PositiveImprints.com I had never heard of this site. Always appreciate great new links!

#65 (permalink)   12-04-2008 ksteckler Contributing Member   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 57 Re: What's in your welcome kit? I love the idea of a welcome kit...I am just working on putting all these things together, loved all your ideas. Something tangible and they can also show others with cards and brochures.... love it!

#66 (permalink)   12-04-2008 rcleland Contributing Member Company name: LAiNE   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 85 Blog Entries: 3 Re: What's in your welcome kit? There are so many things to do. Good thing I have some spare time to set this business up!

#67 (permalink)   12-06-2008 tg180078 Contributing Member   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 74 Re: What's in your welcome kit? I will include my brochure, a thank you card , and business cards. __________________ Miranda My Busy Assistants

#68 (permalink)   12-16-2008 MountainVA New Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46 Blog Entries: 1 Re: What's in your welcome kit? I agree. (Regarding sending out your w-9 form in your welcome kit) Sending out too much information prior to establishing a mutual, trustworthy relationship causes concern. Jennifer

#69 (permalink)   12-19-2008 motivated New Member   Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft Washington, MD Posts: 18 Re: What's in your welcome kit? Since I use SendOutCards, I first send them a thank you card and gift for doing business with me. Then I email a Welcome kit. After 30 days I send out some promotional material and offer to do a free blog for their particular market if they do not have one. I follow up within three months for additional work. I continue to market to them and ask for referrals.

#70 (permalink)   12-19-2008 Offsite Office Professionals Junior Member Company name: Offsite Office Professionals, LLC   Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 294 Blog Entries: 2 Re: What's in your welcome kit? This thread has so much useful information. I have been thinking about a welcome kit but wasn't sure what all to include or how to package it. Now I know. Thanks to everyone for your suggestions.