Gimmicks.....

[apples and bananas]

Nope, I never discount my fees.

More advertising is the answer. Hit locations that no one else does. Make a nice looking business card to catch peoples attention. Put up flyers that look professional. I often gets emails from one of my sons teachers advertising a local daycare.

But I never discount my rates as a signing bonus. And I think it attracts the wrong client.

[bright sparks]

...I think it attracts the wrong client.

I agree completely. You'll only regret it later on down the line.

[Serendipity]

I think the reason a parent chooses you for a porivder is just as important as the reasons you want them as clients and I for one would NOT want a client that simply chose me for the sign on bonus or the free week..know what I mean?

I want clients who share the same values, morals, philosophies and parenting styles as I have. Anything else is just asking or trouble im my opinion.

So no, I woud never put myself on sale (as another poster stated.)