I'd say the #1 rule in sales is to ask questions. Call up the businesses you think would benefit from your experience, ask them what their pain points are. I d

I'd say the #1 rule in sales is to ask questions. Call up the businesses you think would benefit from your experience, ask them what their pain points are. I don't know what your background or area is, but for example if I was to want to sell to a local business I'd want to speak to their marketing person and learn about how they currently acquire customers - and go from there.