van decals

[diamondtiling]

i lik thr firte wone beaste buut looos thr butrfly nnd usee tils nott pebles:30:

 

[mikethetile]

I think your first one stood out better , I would keep the red writing and the blue butterfly, lose the cobbles and replace with stone

lose kitchen and bathrooms and concentrate on all aspects off tiling. not too many words or they wont get read

 

[Daz]

I like the second option, but move your tel numbers to the front doors, IMO.

 

[dilz000]

not being funny, but your vans details should be the last thing to think about, spend the extra money on some quality tools and some products to experiment and learn with.

Im not to experienced either, and defiantly find soaking up the prices of materials to do odd jobs certainly gets my confidence up. To begin with most work will come from word of mouth from family and friends... build up your name and a good job portfolio first. Thats what im working on right now anyways.

Just my 2 pence :]

What do you guys think?

 

[kilty55]

i disagree dilz,to get the word of mouth you must get some business in the door in the 1st place

signing up the van will bring jobs in,no point in tonnes of tools and no work mate

 

[dilz000]

I like debates bring different points across! do you already have a van then? If so I guess that its probably a good idea. I only skim read and thought that he hadn't already got a one. Unfortuantly I cant afford a van yet so have a skoda estate. lol.

Another idea would be some flyer drops?

 

[kilty55]

hiya dilz,i have a van yes but i started with an estate car

i blacked out the back windows and got it signwritten,it did get me a couple of jobs and have had 3 or 4 of the van so although the initial outlay is expensive it will bring work,also gets your name noticed and stuck in peoples minds for future reference

if your looking for the best return on advertising id suggest getting a website,google your area and see what competition your up against on the net and work your plan into that

 

[dilz000]

My competition is Diamond Tiling... They has nothing to worry about

Infact Doms commented on a lot of my posts and been really helpfull :] Must say, the tiling community especially the lads on here are awesome!!!

Unfortunately sign writing the estate isnt possible as I use it to get to the day job, which I need until I get busy enough to leave.

 

[kilty55]

good stuff mate,doms a great guy very very helpful

 

[jack930]

Getting a second hand van and tools want be a major prob allready made up a budget from the payout ill get, to get me started !

 

[dilz000]

Good luck

 

[White Room]

I find your telephone number and web site is to streched out on the side of the van

 

[mikethetile]

a reliable van is a must

it must look tidy and clean, if you can afford the vinyls get it done as its a one off payment and will get you noticed

at the moment theres a lot of start ups working from cars so a van makes you look established

be adventurous in your design and use plenty of bold colours, you are working in a creative finish trade reflect that in your business image

stand out from the crowd as an individual who puts time and thought into their business and not just turns up and slaps tiles on the wall

if you need any proof of the pudding look at colour republic, he s tailered his business to attract the clientelle he wants to work for and is making a fantastic success of it

 

[diamondtiling]

My competition is Diamond Tiling... They has nothing to worry about

Infact Doms commented on a lot of my posts and been really helpfull :] Must say, the tiling community especially the lads on here are awesome!!!

Unfortunately sign writing the estate isnt possible as I use it to get to the day job, which I need until I get busy enough to leave.

Dilz (what is your name?) there are more tilers than me and you in this area mate, having said that there are none and I really mean none that I would choose to work with after seeing what they pass as quality work. Over the last 20 plus years I have watched them come and go and they mostly go, down the pan. If you are ever in Crewe send me a text and I will introduce you to a few of the retailers, (who do you use for your materials by the way?) Also if you get on a large job that you are unsure of dont pass it by just pick up the phone and we can sort it together

 

[mikethetile]

nice one Dom