Methods of getting work

[area tiling]

As I've never really been in this position before until now due ,to a few local tile shops I did alot of work for closing down I've had to go out looking for work! I find it all so trying, you go to different tile outlets, builders , plumbing supplies etc and meet the management, you have a good chat with them show them your work and references and come away thinking that went well, something's bound to turn up here, but nothing does! I've dropped in cards here and their, went to estate agents to get info on sold houses , posted flyers , travelled around looking for buildings that are being renovated to meet the owners to pass on my work details! If it wasn't for word of mouth at the moment I'd been down to virtually no work at all, and that can't last forever ! Has anyone else been struggling in February ?
Any suggestions of obtaining work would be much appreciated!

 

[PaulSmith]

Do you have a website at all?

More and more domestic customers are surfing the net. A nice sound site showing off your work speaks volumes.

 

[gamma38]

I like to keep my options open at all times if possible, i used to rely on certain parts to get work, now i constantly push all avenues. Suppliers i go into as often as possible, have a cuppa, a chat and ask them all about how they are doing, a box of doughnunts never goes a miss.... Recommendations are always good and i get more of them than anything else really... My website is pretty new, i got it done just before xmas, i try to keep it up to date with new pics as that's all customers want to see most of the time... I'm now also looking at a few other things after going on a short course about promoting you and your business. Basically the best advise is don't get caught napping and always push. Good luck hope you get something

 

[swanman]

Yes im in the same boat

Havent got any work booked in for the next two weeks

My local topps tile who supply me with work hasent been able to give me anything .They are not busy at all

Sign of the times who nos

 

[Peter]

You can get a free listing on Yell. Just put lots of pictures and information on your advert to help stand out. Look for leads in kitchen suppliers and plumbers merchants and always have a handful of cards on you to leave anywhere and everywhere. Houses with skips outside etc.

It will pick up again soon, we're nearly into March.

 

[area tiling]

Do you have a website at all?

More and more domestic customers are surfing the net. A nice sound site showing off your work speaks volumes.

its something ive been thinking about for a while, i'll have to get it sorted this week!

 

[PaulSmith]

I build my own sites but you can get a simple website builder package / hosting and manage your own content.
First thing, register a domain.