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Re: How can I grow my home Improvements business? Jan 6, 2008 2:03 PM
in response to:
chroman
Chroman,
The following are a few tips regarding the home improvement business. I started my landscape business with my own money and the determination to give it all I have, no previous business or landscaping experience. Four years later my business is thriving and the limits are endless.
We are in the same boat with respect to our industry being as looked at as unprofessional, etc...But we also get paid to make things beautiful....
Take a look at the following and see where you can improve:
If you want to be treated like a professional look and act like one.
DO NOT ever cut corners..
Treat each customer as if they were your first and last...
Referrals are the best marketing you can have but takes time. Once you get going and offer a great service the work will find you..Trust me..
Partnerships fail at least 80% of the time...I am part of that 80%...
Never give up. If it is your passion and you enjoy taking something old and outdated and making it
For many customers this is the biggest investment they are going to make and for them to put their money and trust into you that is something to not take for granted.
As far as working for builders be aware that you should be well funded to take on bigger projects since it takes longer to get paid and when working for most residential customers they, most of the time, look for quality and value when most contractors what the lowest price and will sacrifice quality..
Just a few tips from my experience...Good luck because the fun, if you want to call it that, has just started for you..
