Wilson 63 Â Â 10 #1 Posted September 30, 2013 Has anybody got any ideas for advertizing decorating and gardening . I have sent out some flyers and posted some in shops and post offices, not having much look . many thanx . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   302 #2 Posted September 30, 2013 Maybe if you spelt advertising properly that'd be a good start  In all seriousness tho, do you have a good online presence?  A website Facebook, yell.com, trust a tradesman etc You can reply to people looking for work on this forum You can add your contact details as a signature on here  With online stuff you can add pictures and stuff of your work, explain about what you do and put up some general prices.  When I went looking for someone I looked online, most people throw flyers away unless it's something they're looking for, and most just walk past the shop window without giving it a second look. Is your van plastered in your company name, logo and contact details??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alternageek   10 #3 Posted September 30, 2013 Mod Note:  Thread moved to the correct section.  Further to note, the use of shorthand or text speak is against the forum rules. Please use "thanks" instead of "thankx"  Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Wilson 63   10 #4 Posted September 30, 2013 Maybe if you spelt advertising properly that'd be a good start  In all seriousness tho, do you have a good online presence?  A website Facebook, yell.com, trust a tradesman etc You can reply to people looking for work on this forum You can add your contact details as a signature on here  With online stuff you can add pictures and stuff of your work, explain about what you do and put up some general prices.  When I went looking for someone I looked online, most people throw flyers away unless it's something they're looking for, and most just walk past the shop window without giving it a second look. Is your van plastered in your company name, logo and contact details???  Thanks for your suggestions . I will take your advice , its always better coming from someone else . thankyou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
indizine   10 #5 Posted October 1, 2013 Did you do these leaflets yourself or have they been done professionally? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sharpend   11 #6 Posted October 1, 2013 I would forget the leaflet idea because a) it's a cost and b) You probably aren't a pro designer and people are very picky these days  Get a facebook page and start adding some before and after shots from your work.  Concentrate getting some eyeballs on the photos (you can see the stats if your page has more than 30 likes) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chez2 Â Â 10 #7 Posted October 1, 2013 Have you done any work in these areas? If your prices are right and your work is good you should soon be busy. Our gardener set up hs business earlier this year and has had to turn work down. I have to book our decorator several months in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Acdbelectric   10 #8 Posted October 1, 2013 The first reply from geared is the path I would take Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
meggy   10 #9 Posted November 5, 2013 Taxi Tip Up Seats  10 Taxis @ £10.00 a month per Taxi  call mel @ we Are Chic  0114 2610708 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Nickscape   10 #10 Posted November 6, 2013 The best advertising will be word of mouth, if you turn up when you say you will, do a good job and keep clients up to date with progress on their jobs then you will soon be in demand. Make sure you carry lots of well designed business cards with you, make sure you don't get the cheap generic ones.  A facebook page would be a good idea so people can see what you look like and post photos from the jobs that you are completing, people are generally much happier to employ people that they are familiar with and can easily track down if there are any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scoobz   10 #11 Posted November 8, 2013 Has anybody got any ideas for advertizing decorating and gardening . I have sent out some flyers and posted some in shops and post offices, not having much look . many thanx .  It takes time for flyers to work, just be patient I'm sure the work will come eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
SportsTrophy   10 #12 Posted November 9, 2013 I think you are hitting the market at the wrong time of year, garden clearing & draft proofing might work better. Start the gardening up again from February next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...