Quote from: Rhinoman on February 14, 2014, 04:59:04 amThere are ways...........And you are thinking about it incorrectly - it will cost you TIME & MONEY and you will only get a small amount of new work for your efforts.We have far too much work coming in - although I am not complaining - setting on another 3 guys on Monday as we can hardly cope with the enquiries and new jobs pouring in.not being funny but how does that help him boasting that you are oh so busy? he asked a simple question and you've not helped him.for us - gaining commercial work has worked purely phoning companies and asking - they can only say no.we've been put on tender lists very easily as these companies want more subbies in order to get the best price.do you do brick and stone cleaning? try asking to be put on the tender list of house builders in your region. (ask to speak to a surveyor)FAIRPLAY TO YOU MATE - Thought exactly the same myself about Mr Me Me Me and finally sensible advice too.Good on you.
There are ways...........And you are thinking about it incorrectly - it will cost you TIME & MONEY and you will only get a small amount of new work for your efforts.We have far too much work coming in - although I am not complaining - setting on another 3 guys on Monday as we can hardly cope with the enquiries and new jobs pouring in.
Quote from: dmckellar on February 15, 2014, 03:41:49 pmQuote from: Rhinoman on February 14, 2014, 04:59:04 amThere are ways...........And you are thinking about it incorrectly - it will cost you TIME & MONEY and you will only get a small amount of new work for your efforts.We have far too much work coming in - although I am not complaining - setting on another 3 guys on Monday as we can hardly cope with the enquiries and new jobs pouring in.not being funny but how does that help him boasting that you are oh so busy? he asked a simple question and you've not helped him.for us - gaining commercial work has worked purely phoning companies and asking - they can only say no.we've been put on tender lists very easily as these companies want more subbies in order to get the best price.do you do brick and stone cleaning? try asking to be put on the tender list of house builders in your region. (ask to speak to a surveyor)FAIRPLAY TO YOU MATE - Thought exactly the same myself about Mr Me Me Me and finally sensible advice too.Good on you.KeironI wasn't trying to show off - Just trying to explain that there are other better ways of getting much more work - I have done lots of advertising in the past - pretty much the same as you guys - Leaflets, brochures, website(s) Tele Sales - Expensive business cards. I paid a lot of money out - and yes did get some work, regular as well as one off's but not enough enquiries to keep me on the rd quoting.I then met a guy last year who showed me a better way, I went for it and I know many others have too - and we are all reaping the rewards.His company advertises on here - why not give him a try? Some like his ideas and strange ways - some do not.We tried and the results speak for themselves. Without taking on more employees we are full stacked out for the next twelve month's (now blowing my own trumpet as I am happy with the way things are going = more holiday time for me, the wife and kids)