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Pebbs
I thought things were getting better on the works front. I have enough work to carry us through for a while yet, and have been flooded with quotes for the past few weeks. Well you know what thought did.
Two clients sent me through drawings for the same project, this happens sometimes, they both get the same prices no matter what the relationship is with them. The job is for Gordon Ramseys new eating place at One New Change, quite a nice contract, toilet fit out, reception, kitchen and back of house. One of the tile suppliers specified rang me back today, and said Lynn do you know how many stone companies are tendering for this job...I say 6? she said no 17 enquires so far! So what chance do I have of getting this contract...I would estimate NO CHANCE! tomorrow, Im ringing both clients and telling them its a no quote from us. The outcome will be this...at the end of the day they will go for the cheapest, and that wont be us, I cant compete with firms paying their lads £10m2 for ceramics, and as little as possible for the stone works.
Sign of the times I guess.
Lynn
Two clients sent me through drawings for the same project, this happens sometimes, they both get the same prices no matter what the relationship is with them. The job is for Gordon Ramseys new eating place at One New Change, quite a nice contract, toilet fit out, reception, kitchen and back of house. One of the tile suppliers specified rang me back today, and said Lynn do you know how many stone companies are tendering for this job...I say 6? she said no 17 enquires so far! So what chance do I have of getting this contract...I would estimate NO CHANCE! tomorrow, Im ringing both clients and telling them its a no quote from us. The outcome will be this...at the end of the day they will go for the cheapest, and that wont be us, I cant compete with firms paying their lads £10m2 for ceramics, and as little as possible for the stone works.
Sign of the times I guess.
Lynn