My new business is conducting a large marketing mail out through a local printer. The printer has sent postcards to former clients of mine that I had when I worked for someone else, an industry related mailing list was used by them. What if one of my former clients decides to call me and change firms? How do I advise them? Do I take the client on? Do I politely say it would be a conflict of interest to have them switch firms? Would there be a legal problem as a result of taking them on? For years I've had my hair and nail techs call me and tell me they've switched to a new salon and there were no problems as a result. My business is a services firm. Thank you
2007-01-27 14:10:26 · 3 answers · asked by skipperdipperdo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
There is not a "do not compete" agreement between anyone.
2007-01-27 14:49:57 · update #1
Since your mailing list came from another source, I would say that it definitely is not illegal. Now, if you had stolen the mailing list from your former employer, it may be. If you are contact by your former customers, you should not put any pressure on them to change, but should tell them that you would be happy to have them as customers if they should like to work with you.
2007-01-27 14:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by mamasbooks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people take their clients with them when they go to another firm. What if it was your care only for the client that ensured his recieving good service?
2007-01-27 22:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends if your last employer had a 'no competition' clause in your contract . . . did they ?
Yes ? It is illegal
No ? go for it . . .
2007-01-27 22:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋