Pet Bereavement Counselling – The Power of Networking

It is the saddest thing when a person loses a pet, and there follows a period of grieving, when the person is in a very emotional state.

However, there comes a time when the person needs to come to terms with their loss and come back into the mainstream of their life. This often needs the assistance of someone else, preferably who is not closely related to the bereaved person.

This is the job of a pet bereavement counsellor. However, to be able to let people know about the services that you offer, effective networking will help you to get there.

Like all businesses, you should consider your pet bereavement counselling service is just another business, where you need to let people know that you exist, and what you are capable of offering.

Here are a few tips which will help you to become an effective networker:

You can Network Anywhere

Do not restrict you locations for networking. You can do it at a bookstore, over lunch, during a conference or in your office kitchen. The important thing is to get your message across, and to get noticed.

Networking is a Continuous Process

By just carrying out some networking activity over a short period is not enough. You need to make that extra effort. You need to be always looking out for a platform for letting people know about your pet bereavement counselling services.

The Importance of Follow-up

Although networking plants the roots, follow-up is really what makes your plant grow. It has been said that business does not exist without the right combination of referrals and meetings. So, don’t wait for that client to “get back to you” – you get back to them by calling them up or paying them a visit.

Information from Old Emails and Correspondence

If you go through your old emails and correspondence, you will probably find a few contacts which may be worth calling up or sending a mail to. Even if they do not provide you with business directly, you may end up getting referred by them to someone THEY know.

Social Networking

Apart from maintaining your own business website which is a very good idea, you should also be present on social networking sites like Google+, Facebook and Twitter, among others. That way, people will be able to contact you easily, when your services are required.

Always  keep a Stock of Business Cards

Have a well-designed business card made, and keep a stock with you at all times, even when you go for an early morning walk. You never know when you may meet someone enquiring about your services. Another good tip is to always give two cards at a time, one for the person and another for them to give to someone else.

Here are just a few tips that will help you become good at networking. As you go along, you will probably find even more ways to pass on information about your services. Never underestimate the power of networking, and what it can do towards making your pet bereavement counselling service thrive and grow.