Extra help....

[Rich2484]

Ok so now I'm sort of getting a bit busy I'm thinking of bringing the other half into the work.

 

Generally I'm finding it harder and harder to talk to customers, answering the phone, sorting parts and ordering parts.

 

Just not enough hours in the day.

 

So (I know garden kit done it) but has anyone else done this and how difficult did they find in training the other in the process of the work.

 

Talking from a tech side of things.

 

So ask her to search for a part, order it, and also talk to customers about the machines. I know she won't be able to help out as much as I could in explaining things. But still better than me running around and not getting the tools in and out.

 

The stihl ordering for parts is easy to use, so no problem there.

 

The problem I have is I'm not a good trainer and get stressed easily. But I am finding all the running around is also knackering but means nothing important gets done....

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

I'll be in a similar boat in 4 years when wifey finishes her current contract! If it goes well, it'll be brilliant, if it goes badly...... Who knows what chaos could ensue! be interesting to see how you get on! Good luck

[Matthew Storrs]

It depends if you can work with her/and vise versa. That might sound odd, but its one thing living with someone but I know if I tried working with my other half we would quickly get sick of each other and be at each others throats. Time apart is good!

[Rich2484]

To be honest I think she will do most from home. I will just leave a list and some details. See how that goes.

 

I can talk to customers at the workshop as it gives me a break and some tea time.

 

At least I won't have to spend any time on the phone ordering parts.

[GardenKit]

There are two things you need to make this work.

 

Communication and Tolerance