I have an observation and a followup question on my hopes of starting an IT business:

Mike, you mentioned you were paying $575/month + $200 for vision.

It turns out I pay a similar amount for similar coverage (Blue Cross PPO) under my current employer (with just over 100 employees in Downtown Chicago).  I live just over the Indiana border so I hope this means I can get a similar deal once I have my business up and running.  Now I just need some clients.

That brings me to my followup question...

What might be the best way to get some clients?  Is it worth it to get search engine ads or pay a sales firm?  How did you build up a clientele?

Thanks again!