How did you get work when you first started out?

[Big T]

Hiya,

 

I live in Cornwall and run my owl landscaping/garden maintenance business, I also do tree work when required. I have been doing it for approx 6 months and am wondering if its worth keeping going or calling it a day. I love working, it gives me a sence of purpose and achievement that is very important to me, if I have a day where i dont feel that I have achieved something i find it hard to deal with. I have the drive and enthuasism to work but im finding it very hard to find work! I appreciate that its early days for my business but I would be greatfull for any hints on how to get some work coming in, I have tried;

 

Emailing local places with grounds/gardens

 

Fliers

 

Website (which is being modified at the mo to try and get on the magical first page of google)

 

Any additional ideas are very welcome!

[WillTimberlake]

Word of mouth is the biggest form of advertising

[Mr_D]

Sign writing on the truck? If your popping to the local wearing your company tshirt or jumper...social media is a great one mate..set up a Facebook page maybe? If you have 100 friends on Facebook and 50 of them like your page they then share it with 50 of there friends ect ect just some ideas

[WillTimberlake]

I've found Facebook to be a big one for my little venture. Also a small poster in the local shop/post office works with the older people. Sign writing is also a big one which gets people attention... Especially whilst stopped in traffic jams!!

[Gus McWilliam]

Hiya,

 

I live in Cornwall and run my owl landscaping/garden maintenance business, I also do tree work when required. I have been doing it for approx 6 months and am wondering if its worth keeping going or calling it a day. I love working, it gives me a sence of purpose and achievement that is very important to me, if I have a day where i dont feel that I have achieved something i find it hard to deal with. I have the drive and enthuasism to work but im finding it very hard to find work! I appreciate that its early days for my business but I would be greatfull for any hints on how to get some work coming in, I have tried;

 

Emailing local places with grounds/gardens

 

Fliers

 

Website (which is being modified at the mo to try and get on the magical first page of google)

 

Any additional ideas are very welcome!

When I started I did some free work for a local parish council and I was mentioned in the newsletter. I got a ton of calls within the week

[Big T]

Cheers for the advice guys, its appreciated! I have signwriting on my truck and a facebook page. Need to get clothing sorted asap!

 

P.S. if your bored and wanna "like" my facebook page here is a link....https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthony-Tilling-Landscaping-and-Garden-Maintenance/606414549396240?ref=hl

[Mr_D]

Cheers for the advice guys, its appreciated! I have signwriting on my truck and a facebook page. Need to get clothing sorted asap!

 

P.S. if your bored and wanna "like" my facebook page here is a link....https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthony-Tilling-Landscaping-and-Garden-Maintenance/606414549396240?ref=hl

 

Haha cheeky little plug there mate, il give it a like and share 👍

[Mike Hill]

Get into you work Clothes and knock on some Doors .Have a nice folder with your insurance papers and any quals you may have.If you have no work,this won't make you have any less.

[Big T]

Thanks mate, if you got one will do the same for ya!

[Big T]

Get into you work Clothes and knock on some Doors .Have a nice folder with your insurance papers and any quals you may have.If you have no work,this won't make you have any less.

 

Thanks mate, I know its common sence to do that, I must just be feeling a little down at the mo! New year, new start and all that!