Update your signature line in your email to ask for referrals or recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOnce you have a referral or recommendation, consider sending your client with a thank you card and maybe include a gift such as cash rewards, gift cards or free additional services. Your thank you doesn\u2019t have to be of monetary value, but it\u2019s important to show your appreciation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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