Getting work

[Bird]

I'm liking the advice Shane and day the tree !!

[oldwoodcutter]

Couple of them on here, Tim.

 

You make me laugh Felix

[felixthelogchopper]

You make me laugh Felix

 

Ta

[hamdogg]

This thread finished?☺️

[dreish]

To the OP, I would suggest that once cost has been worked out i.e wage,equipment fund,helper paid ,running costs,then to cost each job will only come with experience.

Some jobs you may underprice and will have to swallow it.To try and charge more after having given a price will do your business no good.

Also having more strings to your bow so to speak could mean its easier to get work the whole year.From tree work to the grass cutting etc

 

I would advise to keep trying to establish your business while getting your weekly wage,then switch when it has work really coming in.

[Richard 1234]

Will your dad not allow you to tier down your commitment at your "day" job as you increase your "private " work? As in go to a 4 day week then a 3 day week ....... Until you can manage full time on your own?

[Bird]

Dad and me have had a little chat about things and said if I get all the necessary jobs done I can then do my private work !

[Bird]

My dad owns nursing homes and I'm responsible for the gardening at them and I also have to surgery trips for collection of medication for the people, so after my gardening duties at the nursing homes and if all the medication is collected I can therefore do my private jobs ! Win win really !!

[skyhuck]

I spent a small fortune in advertising over the past year, a web site, business cards, banners etc. Had pretty much run out of work and in desperation resorted to cold calling. Folk will tell you cold calling doesn't pay but its the best way I found to drum up business so far. My business is in its first year so I have no real reputation, and word of mouth is slow. So When I get a job, no matter how small I take it even if its just an hours work trimming shrubs. I put on my chainsaw gear, and start knocking doors. People know tree surgeons are expensive so when one turns up (or on the doorstep offering to do work for half the usual price because they are already in the area, it makes them think. Secret is looking professional and not just a handyman. proper gear, graphics on your vehicle, business card, web site, advertisement in yell.com, be traceable. Anyway Its bringing work and building my reputation. Point is what works for one outfit may not work for another.

 

Be very careful!!!

 

Do you do the work there and then??

 

A local tarmacadam contractor was prosecuted for not giving the customer a 14 day cooling off period between cold calling and carrying out the works.

[hamdogg]

Be very careful!!!

 

 

 

Do you do the work there and then??

 

 

 

A local tarmacadam contractor was prosecuted for not giving the customer a 14 day cooling off period between cold calling and carrying out the works.

 

 

How can that be against the law??