advice plz, where do i advertise to get my business going

4 Oct 2005

dont know if mal`s gonna lock this as soon as i post it but, could do with some advice.....ive started up an electrical business, and advertised in the local business pages / also a big yellow book which i dont know if im allowed to mention, and the local rag, but im not getting any commercial work, its all domestic, of which either the home owners dont want to pay owt for the work, or it comes under the new part P legeslation (cant afford to take it), i hope there are similar peeps in my predicament, thanks for the piss takes in advance

4 Oct 2005

You might try a trade or business club. they usually meet on a regular basis and help each other with finding work.
I do domestuc carpentry and advertise locally. But most of my work is by word of mouth.
But I do like oral.

4 Oct 2005

well i i dont much on bussiness cause i failed it in skool, but looks like u got a computer why dont u try making a few cards or leaflets 100 or so if u got the time post them through doors , even on in newsagents on their Ad boards,
Good luck mate

4 Oct 2005

to get commercial work you will generally need to tender for it ( price against others)
which generally drives the margins down
and payment periodsup ! 45-60 days is not un common
do you have the commercial backing and trade terms with your suppliers to deal with this

4 Oct 2005

sorry mate but electrical industry is quite heavily regulated.....you will need your part P for domestic work and you will need NICEIC registration for commercial and industrial work. No real short cuts as with electrical installations you can't afford mistakes. If as I guess not registered with the above, I would suggest you sub contract yourself out to the other companies that are. At moment the contractors are shouting out for local sub contractors to work for them.
Then maybe save some money and get the NICEIC registration.
Good luck

4 Oct 2005

I think you need to find a more suitable forum to post this rolleyes