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Re: Need help in marketing new business Oct 15, 2007 4:27 PM

in response to:
LUCKIEST
I am located in Orange County, CA. The Contractor prefers to work in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County.
My husband and I own Ameriscape Landscape. He did the work, I got the jobs and shuffled the papers. I sub-contracted out the work we were unable to do and got a 20% finders fee.
We are separated now, Ameriscape is nearly a thing of the past - AND I NEED MONEY!!!
The General Contractor I will be working with has a team of 6. His company name is Cali-Construction - they do all jobs, big & small. He does great work, however he's not good with people. That's where I come in - I am, and I'm THIRSTY!
I have basic questions:
1. Should I advertise his company he currently owns - phone line directly to me, and file a 1099?
or
2. Should I start a new "Ameriscape", the other was Ameriscape Landscaping, and have him do the work under his company? That way I am able to work with other Contractors who will also do the work under their own company (licensed, bonded & insured).
I know the name Ameriscape does a GREAT JOB selling itself.
I know that I can market Construction,Remodels or Repair of: floor installs, hardscape, fencing, walls, tiling, stucco, etc.
Any advice?