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Re: Bad Rap!

DFS_COLLECTS — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:27:56 GMT

Prime Time Electric (Eric) did work for my wife and I in a condo we had in Columbia, MD. Very professional and straightforward pricing, not to mention excellent work. I am sorry to hear of the bad rap and downturn in business. We recently moved to Bel Air, MD. I will be giving Eric a call within the next few weeks as we have a bit of electrical work that needs to be done in our new home. It is good to have solid contractors you can trust and you know are giving you a fair deal. I will do all I can to recommend you to our neighbors and friends. You will be hearing from me soon.

I actually did a Google search to find Eric's number which is how I came across this site. Decided to sign up myself as I am in the process of starting my own Commercial Collection business. Also figured I would give a compliment to Eric & Prime Time Electric.

Re: Bad Rap!

FCPainter — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:42:11 GMT

Are things picking up? Anything we can do to help?

Re: Bad Rap!

elsa401 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:03:32 GMT

Thanks for your response. I hope everything goes well for you and your wife. I will definetly check out your site.

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Remodeler — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:44:16 GMT

Eric,
I own a small remodeling business and I contract with several electricans to perform residential remodeling projects. Over the holidays, my wife's kidneys quit and she was in the hospital... it was very frightening for a few days. My prayers are with you. She is much better now and on the way to full recovery. Thanks to modern medician!
I was in the corporate world for 25 years and after getting laid off, I decided to start my own small remodeling company. I have witnessed first hand the need for effective business management in the construction industry, so I put together a program to help small remodelers. I realized that the program can also help the sub trades as well. I am pleased to report that Remodeling Magazine has published my program on-line and it is free! Please go to www.remodelingmagazine.com and click on web videos, then go to "The Balanced Business" link. The program is 16 minutes long and it explores every aspect of running a remodeling company. Most of it applies to you as well. Please take a look and see it it helps you. Please let me know. Best of luck.

Re: Bad Rap!

elsa401 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:39:36 GMT

Thanks

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elsa401 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:38:55 GMT

Thanks for responding! I am sorry to hear you are dealing with a life altering disease as well. We try to keep our heads up and keep on gettin it!!! My wife is a very strong woman and pulls more than her weight. She does a little billing from home as well as raises our two daughters. She just doesn't have the stamina to hold down a 9-5 job.
Thanks for your advice. I have done all the obvious tricks to drum up business. Iam just trying to stick in there and let things unfold.

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BDS INC — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:50:29 GMT

I didn't take it as a sob story - your courage is encouraging.

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DomainDiva — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:13:18 GMT

You need to get on the phone and call everyone you did work for and get some atta boy letters. Then make a reference book with those letters. Theres also Lowes as well as HDepot. What about some of the smaller hardware stores? What about putting up some info at the Senior Citizens Center? Seniors are always looking for someone they can depend on and that is a referral system worth its' weight in gold.

You could make up an 8x10 flier with your info and some of the atta boy comments on it. Put those everywhere. Make postcards and get your friends to help you blanket neighborhood(s) with them on doors (it's how we found our dog groomer).

MS is devastating. I have RA & DBD in my back...after the Vioxx and Celebrex did not work I decided on diet and nutritionals against the doctors orders but I am still not in the wheelchair that he predicted I would be in 3 years ago. Have you investigated any alternative remedies to go along with the medicines? Good nutrition never hurt anyone.

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elsa401 — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:06:20 GMT

That is exactly what I am trying to do. I didn't want it to come across as a sob story but just maybe find some other avenues of generating business from people who been down that road before. Thanks for your input.

Re: Bad Rap!

LUCKIEST — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:14:19 GMT

elsa, Every business has a story and every businessman can tell you a tale or two.
Good Electricians will survive. Everybody is always looking for a good, Accountant, Lawyer, Electrician,
Plumber, Painter. You get the idea. GOOD Professional business people are in demand.
You have to overcome the Bad Rap and maybe even turn it around and use it to your benefit.
Do you know about SCORE. SCORE can help you FREE prepare a Business and Marketing Plan.
Good luck, LUCKIEST