go around to some local quilt guilds and be a guest speaker, so you can give them tips and tricks on what they need to do to get their quilts ready for a longarm
also take samples of your work
pass out business cards
also here on the board is a list that Twinkie has created for all of us
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-62268-1.htm
and also here is another spot that you can contact Moderator, PatriceJ
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-99668-1.htm
Originally Posted by marciG
Just starting a long arm quilting service in Northern California and am wondering if any of you would be willing to share tips on how to get new customers.
I've been working as a long arm quilter in a shop and have decided to invest in a machine and start my own service. I have a few ideas about how to generate business but this aspect of the venture is the one that is making me most anxious--I'm afraid of not having enough work. Any of you willing to advise?