I'm trying to setup a new business. I have been up and running for about 3 weeks now.

I am providing a floor plan service to estate agents. Basically I draw a digital scaled floor plan layout of a property for them to upload to their website as an advertising tool. After doing a bit of research it seems that about 10% of estate agents have floor plans of their properties on their website.

The main point about my business is that it has been completely free to setup... so far.

I have a free website - www.cad-complete.co.uk , free email hosting - info@cad-complete.co.uk , I have all the needed software and hardware donated by a friend. I have all the required experience gained over the years as a CAD technician. I have listed my website on several free business listings. BUT I HAVE NO CUSTOMERS! :(

So the question is really this - how do I get estate agents to firstly know about my service and secondly want to use it!? I have emailed many UK estate agents without any replies yet.

www.vistaprint.co.uk - business cards

Local papers

Flyers

www.gumtree.com for free advertising

yellow pages online and print

The other one with the blue leather clad kitten/woman - Thompson, thats the one!

I think that you need good old fashioned sales. Type up an information sheet, and then go visit every estate agent in your town.