Advertising yourself/company???

[Mozza]

As ive posted in another thread i got laid off today, ive been threatening to go on my own for a while now, So ive figured i may aswell try and give it ago until employment comes up, Who knows maybe ill earn enough so i wont need employment but as ill be sat on my arse for the foreseable, I may aswell give it ago, Im not the type to dwell on things, id rather look on the positive side!!

 

Im just wondering how to get the ball rolling?? How do you guys advertise yourselves??

 

I know times are hard but its worth ago and im not after world domination, Just a few quid to tide me over.

 

Any advise would be great!!

 

Moz

[log supplier]

As ive posted in another thread i got laid off today, ive been threatening to go on my own for a while now, So ive figured i may aswell try and give it ago until employment comes up, Who knows maybe ill earn enough so i wont need employment but as ill be sat on my arse for the foreseable, I may aswell give it ago, Im not the type to dwell on things, id rather look on the positive side!!

 

Im just wondering how to get the ball rolling?? How do you guys advertise yourselves??

 

I know times are hard but its worth ago and im not after world domination, Just a few quid to tide me over.

 

Any advise would be great!!

 

Moz

 

try gumtree.com find the area your in and stick an ad in... (its free)..

loads of gardeners are doing it... give it a go,,, got nowt to loose..

[SJH]

Or Yell.com, leaflet drops, Hope it all works out for you mate.

 

Simon.

[Rupe]

Waht are you looking for? I understood you were a groundie? If your looking to find work as that then you need other tree companies to work for so look in YP.

 

If your settign up a tree business then thats different.

[Mozza]

Waht are you looking for? I understood you were a groundie? If your looking to find work as that then you need other tree companies to work for so look in YP.

 

If your settign up a tree business then thats different.

 

 

I wouldnt say setting up a business just yet Rupe, As in, If employment comes up in the mean time ill probably take it, Although i would really like to go on my own.

 

Yes, i am a groundie, A good one but i can climb, i just know my limits when it comes to mature trees but i do know a few climbers round this way that could help me and a mate of mine has his own van and chipper and is a good climber he also said he'd gladly give me a lift as and when id need him

[Stephen Blair]

hard work and honesty is the best advert you could ever get. if you aim for a few quid that is all you will get, aim high and you will get there. call nfu, get insurance, get a pick up/van/trailer sign write it and start spreading the word you are looking for business. work weekends, work nights. speak to the bank and open an account, they will give you 1 years free banking and a cheque book. dont make up some fancy arby catchy name, use your own name and be proud of it, just seeing your name on the vehicle will give you motivation and inspiration to work hard. if you have been a groundy for 10 years you should know the job inside out by now. go for it. you are only 28.

[Mark Bolam]

Avoid anything to do with Yell like the plague. Expensive and utterly shite.

 

You won't be doing big jobs, so advertise in Parish mags, local shop windows and garden centres etc. No point spending mega bucks on advertising at this stage.

 

Good luck with it mate.

[not for sale sorry]

do you have your own truck and kit? if not that would be a good start as it cost lost of money try ebay just got to sort the crap from the good

[Rupe]

MAybe if you and your mates are cheap enough you could put another firm out of business and cause more unemployment.

 

Sorry, nothing personal meant by that, bit of a rant, but it is possible your boss laid you off cos there are too many "mates" doing cheap work and not enough work to go round as it is.

 

Of course the market dictates what happens and how much clients will pay and these days everyone wants a bargain.

 

Good luck in your venture, don't take my first comment to heart.

[Mozza]

hard work and honesty is the best advert you could ever get. if you aim for a few quid that is all you will get, aim high and you will get there. call nfu, get insurance, get a pick up/van/trailer sign write it and start spreading the word you are looking for business. work weekends, work nights. speak to the bank and open an account, they will give you 1 years free banking and a cheque book. dont make up some fancy arby catchy name, use your own name and be proud of it, just seeing your name on the vehicle will give you motivation and inspiration to work hard. if you have been a groundy for 10 years you should know the job inside out by now. go for it. you are only 28.

 

Thats one hell of an insperational post Stevie mate, I do know the game inside out, i do know what it takes to make it and i do want it but like everyone im thinking of the bills and rent at the moment not the fact that finally i could do the one thing i have always wanted to do. Hopefully that'll chage monday morning!!!

 

 

Mark bolam, cheers mate, ill be doing the parish mags and shop window thing

 

Not for sale sorry, I have some kit mate yeah, hedge clippers, ground saw, full climbing kit, Blower and a few other little bits and bobs BUT no van or trailer

 

Rupe, Dont worry mate, it takes much more than that to offend me, I understand completely what your saying