To all who responded to my query re offering services for a charity auction. Each of you offered some good advice and experience, which I will use as I try to craft an "offering" by next year. Thanks, Pat Dunford -----Original Message----- From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dave Liesse Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 5:42 PM To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TGF] Low Hanging Fruit? I routinely donate gift certificates for raffles and silent auctions (well, maybe not as often as that makes it sound -- I've given three so far). They're for a specific dollar amount, and the winner has the option to use it for my tax services or my genealogy services. Logically enough, the ones who get it at the genealogy seminar are interested in the genealogy aspect. The first one hasn't come by to use it, yet, and the second one just won it two days ago. She'll be having me help find a marriage record, but at this point I don't know anything more. This is a good way to support the cause and build your client base at the same time, without annoying people by trying to push your business in an inappropriate venue. Dave Liesse Skingco Services, LLC The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message