MSME Lead Generation: How Small Businesses Use Databases

MSME Lead Gen Playbook

Database: ₹500-2,000, 100-500 leads, 10:1 ROI

Cold Calling: 1 hr/day, 10-15 leads/day

WhatsApp/SMS: ₹0-500/month, 95% open rate

Google My Business: Free, 2-5 leads/month

Referrals: Free, 50% close rate (highest!)

Lean Stack (₹2k/Month)

  • Database calls: 1-2 customers
  • WhatsApp: 1 customer
  • Google: 0.5 customers
  • Referrals: 1-2 customers

Result: 4-6 new customers/month = ₹1-5L new revenue on ₹2,000 budget

MSME advantage: Decision makers answer their own phones. Personal touch works.