2012..What's new!!

[enduro]

Have you planned anything for your business in 2012? Are you going to expand, employe anyone another tiler? Do more commercial or only do domestic work..or pack up tiling all together.

 

[DHTiling]

I plan to hit the net more.... if that is possible..:lol:... not sure what 2012 will bring but hopefully work from a new showroom( strummers) will pay off..

 

[Ian]

Looking into getting an apprentice and also a small showroom if all goes to plan, only in the planning stage at the moment.

 

[nybor62]

looking to do more domestic, work near home , odd commercial as and when i need it

 

[Perry]

well just as i lost all my work :yikes: i have lots of leads going into 2012 found a brick and stone cladding manufactures which are going to manufacture bricks slips for me i hope also found a new pointing tool which will be the future not sure whether i will keep that to myself would like to he he have three major retailers interested hope something comes of it in 2012 will need more tilers lol

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I might borrow as much money as I can and go on loads of cruises, just in case the Mayan prophecy for 21st Dec 2012 comes true.:lol:

Seriously though I will strive to attract more bespoke (high end) work, maybe push the geometric market more.

I do think we need to specialize, and corner a niche. There is an ever increasing threat to good tilers from semi-skilled workers, who can under-cut our prices, by turning out shoddy, badly prepared jobs.

I hope that the old adage " the cream always rises to the top" is still true.

So I will continue to do what I have always done, my best. Here's to a very prosperous new year for us, one and all.

 

[Mike]

i need to raise my prices for 2012, at the moment i'm just keeping afloat, i'm sure i said the same thing in an identical thread 12 months back :mad2:

 

[TT Tiling]

well im ok up to may next year ,but i would love more big floors ,do about 50/50 new builds , private at the mo
just hope it keeps going the way it is , lifes good

 

[trevortine]

I would like to slow down a bit! After an operation on my back 15 years ago and coming home every night with sore back, knees elbow, i want a rest! Done quite a few big floors this year, not to mention the shopfitting work and numerous full bathroom refurbs. Like bri i like the idea of a showroom but seen to many come and go. Waiting for that old codger doug boardley to take me fishing!!

 

[kilty55]

im going to push for more plastering work this coming year,

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Trev, bad back, knees, elbows,etc. I can sympathize, just the norm for a tiler. But we keep plodding on.

I think I have been very lucky over the years, my body is still going strong. Maybe this is down to my apprenticeship, (tough times) in those days, I was taught never to moan or whine. Just get on with the job in hand.

I will be 40 yrs old in Jan 1992, so I thank my lucky stars that I am still able to do my job, when I think of the alternative, 2012 is a bonus.

 

[peteablard]

More commercial stuff for me, a lot of supermarket jobs already booked in plus a load of other big floors. Definately going to look into taking someone on to help.....

 

[Perry]

Trev, bad back, knees, elbows,etc. I can sympathize, just the norm for a tiler. But we keep plodding on.

I think I have been very lucky over the years, my body is still going strong. Maybe this is down to my apprenticeship, (tough times) in those days, I was taught never to moan or whine. Just get on with the job in hand.

I will be 40 yrs old in Jan 1992, so I thank my lucky stars that I am still able to do my job, when I think of the alternative, 2012 is a bonus.

only just started at your age you are a baby lol

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I think I might employ a young secretary, have an affair, get divorced and give my ex wife half of everything.

Now where can I find someone who will have a short, bald grumpy old man with a beard - Snow White!

But I'am 'Happy' so I'll just celebrate another good year and look forward to the next 12 months with new contacts, more commissions and the enjoyment of Tilers Forum.

Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year to all that read.

John.

 

[The D]

I have taken the advice of Colour Republic and am trying to get on the residence list of tradesmen and have got in with the architect on this job so it is looking good. And I am also going to be having a web site done so that will be new for 2012.

 

[advancetiling]

too right phil.Was only thinking the same the other day.(about specialising in a certain aspect).Maybe kerlite tiling or something similar

 

[doug boardley]

yep, deffo going to get a website sorted this year, and Dougie, you're welcome to come fishing anytime pal

 

[Perry]

John i have tried that twice I think I might employ a young secretary, have an affair, get divorced and give my ex wife half of everything. dont do it as one of my old mates told me all you do is change a face :mad2: