I want to start a specialised agency in construction like expansion joint treatment, retrofitting, waterproofing etc. How to proceed. How to get the clients. Suggest me.
2007-03-29 00:48:35 · 4 answers · asked by Chandu 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Running a Successful Construction Company by David Gerstel
* Smart Business for Contractors: A Guide to Money and the Law by Jim Kramon
* How to Succeed With Your Own Construction Business by Stephen Diller
* Construction Forms and Contracts by Craig Savage
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-03-29 04:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some steps that can help you get started.
1) Find out how big your market is. Hire several people to make a telephone survey of your area and find out who would be interested in your services, when they would like the work done and if they are in your price range. You can also hire kids to canvass homes with a survey.
2) Hire an art student to design professionally done leaflets for you in colour with a photograph of your work. Place these leaflets on public bulletin boards all around your area.
3) Send out a letter outlining your services to real estate offices. Visit hardware stores and lumber companies in your area and ask them to recommend you to clients. Leave your leaflet with them.
4) Volunteer to do some free construction work for a charity such as the animal shelter. Telephone the newspaper and radio and TV stations and tell them about this.
5) Give a class in the local adult education center on some topic such as "how to prepare your house for winter." At the end of the class tell all about your services and hand out leaflets. Let the newspaper and radio stations know about the class.
Good luck.
amadeus
2007-03-29 10:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by amadeus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out what the need is over your area first and then widen the search, also find out who else is doing the same thing around your area, this will give you an idea of competition. Me personally i would phone people asking for quotes on all types of jobs to find out the going rates for your area, this will give you a guide line. as far as getting clients is concerned, place loads of ads this is the best way, look for free ad websites thats the cheapest.
2007-03-29 08:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by Scott 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hard work and knowledge.....
2007-03-29 07:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by nijas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋