Comments on: Small Business Startup Idea: Copy Writing http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing Let's talk business, ....SMALL BUSINESS! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:04:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Lee http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-47401 Lee Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:36:33 +0000 http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-47401 Hey Stefan - Great post! I also totally agree with what John said as well. It can be a bit frustrating to get clients that REALLY value your work when you're first getting started. For that - I would look deeply at what differentiates you from other copywriters. More specifically - "niche" yourself instead of going for any old broad market. Look for what makes you unique to write copy for that specific niche. Bring it to potential clients attention and then tie it in to why that's of great benefit to them. So you want to convey... Why you're the best choice to write for that particular market... and... why you're the best choice to write for that particular client. It really is all about positioning. If you get that right it will work even if you're just starting out and don't already have a proven track record. If you want to see an example of this go here... <a href="http://www.shauneclarke.com/copywritingcoach">copywritingseminars</a> Lee Hey Stefan -

Great post! I also totally agree with what John said as well. It can be a bit frustrating to get clients that REALLY value your work when you’re first getting started.

For that - I would look deeply at what differentiates you from other copywriters.

More specifically - “niche” yourself instead of going for any old broad market.

Look for what makes you unique to write copy for that specific niche. Bring it to potential clients attention and then tie it in to why that’s of great benefit to them.

So you want to convey… Why you’re the best choice to write for that particular market… and… why you’re the best choice to write for that particular client. It really is all about positioning.

If you get that right it will work even if you’re just starting out and don’t already have a proven track record.

If you want to see an example of this go here…

copywritingseminars

Lee

]]> By: john from the copywriting agency http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-47013 john from the copywriting agency Sat, 31 May 2008 11:03:42 +0000 http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-47013 Like with all startups, the hard bit about being a copywriter is getting the work in the first place and getting yourself known. From what we've found, you can be an amazing writer but if you can't market yourself, noone will ever know. Copywriting is a brilliant job, but people should be prepared to do loads of marketing and not much writing if they're starting out on their own :-) Like with all startups, the hard bit about being a copywriter is getting the work in the first place and getting yourself known. From what we’ve found, you can be an amazing writer but if you can’t market yourself, noone will ever know.

Copywriting is a brilliant job, but people should be prepared to do loads of marketing and not much writing if they’re starting out on their own :-)

]]> By: Cheri N http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46991 Cheri N Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:07 +0000 http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46991 Hi Stefan, I agree - copywriting is a great business for those who love to write. Especially if you've got any type of sales experience. After all, <a href="http://www.shauneclarke.com">copywriting</a> is really just "salesmanship in print." If you're just starting out, there are some excellent resources and coaching programs that can help accelerate your success. Once you understand the value you bring to a business, you'll see why copywriters are often paid very well for their services! Hi Stefan,

I agree - copywriting is a great business for those who love to write. Especially if you’ve got any type of sales experience. After all, copywriting is really just “salesmanship in print.”

If you’re just starting out, there are some excellent resources and coaching programs that can help accelerate your success. Once you understand the value you bring to a business, you’ll see why copywriters are often paid very well for their services!

]]> By: Christie Lyle http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46966 Christie Lyle Mon, 19 May 2008 00:33:55 +0000 http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46966 Hi Stefan, Great post. I stumbled on your site (I'm glad I did) through Google in search for copy writing advices. Thanks! Hi Stefan,

Great post. I stumbled on your site (I’m glad I did) through Google in search for copy writing advices. Thanks!

]]> By: Daniel Morgan http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46673 Daniel Morgan Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:21:02 +0000 http://www.sme-blog.com/small-business/business-start-up/new-small-business-startup-idea-copy-writing#comment-46673 Thats a great post there. You've hit the nail on the head describing the things needed to get started and some good marketing advice too. I personally work as an affiliate and use most of the things you suggested with great success. I started with no experience in advertising though, so i must disagree with that bit. As long as you learn from your mistakes you will pick up the required experience along the way. Reading up helps too, but making and seeing the mistakes for yourself helps alot i think. Thats a great post there. You’ve hit the nail on the head describing the things needed to get started and some good marketing advice too. I personally work as an affiliate and use most of the things you suggested with great success. I started with no experience in advertising though, so i must disagree with that bit. As long as you learn from your mistakes you will pick up the required experience along the way. Reading up helps too, but making and seeing the mistakes for yourself helps alot i think.

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