OP
lloyd1980
ive recently gone self employed and if it helps its slow for me too, got few estimates out a couple off the back of foreigners but obviously estimated through company books at company rates so overheads etc, so cost more, havnt heard a thing!! just got cple of mains changes and outside lights, fault for landlord, just push yourself through website, get a google adwords campaigne running, and register on google maps, it costs nothing.
flyer everyone and anything you can, i must have walked 20 miles in the last 2 weeks, stay positive and dont as another member rightly said look desperate when you go to price a job as they will think your a cowboy or a gippo, always look smart, I polish my dewalt leather boots before every estimate visit and make sure the blackberry is on show, have got my mrs to call me during estimate to give the impression of being busy, its all about the sell when you walk in, and dont be afraid of pricing things to what you think is a good rate, if they dont want it, f u c k them , take an advert out in the local rag and just wait, if you are JIB then there is always agency work until things pick up/
A lot is to do with who you know too so network and meet people.
a few of you may scoff and say well hes giving this advice and he isnt busy, well ive only set up 4 weeks ago , web site is sorted flyers business cards and letter heads done, and have a contact for a fair bit of public sector work once nic membership is through so its all looking good
approved contractor lists are good too. franchises such as BK maccies and the dealerships although most will require niceic before they consider you
hope this helps. just chill have a beer and relax......the phone will ring!!!!!!
L
flyer everyone and anything you can, i must have walked 20 miles in the last 2 weeks, stay positive and dont as another member rightly said look desperate when you go to price a job as they will think your a cowboy or a gippo, always look smart, I polish my dewalt leather boots before every estimate visit and make sure the blackberry is on show, have got my mrs to call me during estimate to give the impression of being busy, its all about the sell when you walk in, and dont be afraid of pricing things to what you think is a good rate, if they dont want it, f u c k them , take an advert out in the local rag and just wait, if you are JIB then there is always agency work until things pick up/
A lot is to do with who you know too so network and meet people.
a few of you may scoff and say well hes giving this advice and he isnt busy, well ive only set up 4 weeks ago , web site is sorted flyers business cards and letter heads done, and have a contact for a fair bit of public sector work once nic membership is through so its all looking good
approved contractor lists are good too. franchises such as BK maccies and the dealerships although most will require niceic before they consider you
hope this helps. just chill have a beer and relax......the phone will ring!!!!!!
L
