When you're writing a letter introducing yourself to prospective clients or customers, it should include persuasive language, an easy-to-read format and a clear call to action. Including those key elements will make it as simple as possible for that prospective client to understand what you're doing and why he should follow up with you; and of course, knowing how to generate a solid list of sales leads.
Address the recipient by name, so that your message appears personal. Be sure to personalize the message throughout the email, so that it touches on that particular person's needs.
State why you're writing the letter, using persuasive language that pulls the reader in. Tell a brief story, share an interesting statistic about users who use your product, or share a success story, for example. Adopt a confident, upbeat tone throughout the letter.
Describe exactly what you do and why that will benefit her in the first or second paragraph. Then touch on what you want from her, whether that's a chance to meet and discuss her financial goals or to try your product, for example.
Use short paragraphs and be as concise as possible with every sentence, to keep the entire letter brief. Don't use more than one or two examples, and don't overwhelm the reader with every detail of how you'll get the job done.
Write a clear call-to-action at the end of the letter, which tells the reader exactly how he can take the next step. Give him your phone number and good times to call, a website where he can sign up for your next seminar, or another clear, easy-to-follow process.
Write an inviting subject line when you're sending the letter via email. For postal mail, make the envelope look attractive and non-spammy. Both forms of sending the correspondence can work. Only send the letter and no additional materials that could overwhelm the reader.
Write back to any recipients who haven't responded after a few days, to inquire whether they've received your letter. If you do hear back from recipients, set up a meeting or otherwise follow up as soon as possible, so as to not lose out on the opportunity to turn the prospect into a new client.
If you're sending out a mass mailer, test the letter on a small percentage of your target audience before sending it to the rest of the group. If you don't get a strong response from that small percentage, you'll know you need to tweak the letter again. A response rate of less than 2 percent usually indicates that your letter didn't have the impact you wanted, while you can consider a response of more than 7 percent a success.
