anyone else struggling for work??

[plumb_know]

Hi Everyone,

Had my own business for 4 1/2years and never really been without work. but now i am really struggling for work. I am the only earner with 3 children, apprentice & just about to complete on a house, so is the worst time for a dry patch and no savings as all gone into trying to get onto the property ladder.

At the moment i am working one week to the next where i am usually booked up 2-3months in advance. I have a good reputation, no massive mishaps & as far as i am aware no one has been moaning about me.

I am on checkatrade & get recommended on Facebook threads occasionally.
Tried my boiler but just seems full of time wasters.
I am getting my van sign written Thursday as never got round to it when it was replaced about 7 months ago to try and get some more calls coming in.

Any one got any advice how i can get more work without spending a fortune??

Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Leaflets seem to get a good response but depends on area

 

[plumb_know]

Hi shaun,

Thanks for the reply, just looked at leaflet prices didn't realise they were so cheap. Think i will give few hundred a go next week and see how it goes.

Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hi shaun,

Thanks for the reply, just looked at leaflet prices didn't realise they were so cheap. Think i will give few hundred a go next week and see how it goes.

Thanks

It's worth a punt if you live in a built up area (no good if you've got fields around )

 

[plumb_know]

I'm in south east so fairly built up

 

[hammers4spanner]

I think it's gone very quiet for alot of folk round my way. Not got much on myself and hearing lots others twiddling their thumbs.

 

[townfanjon]

Hard to say this but don’t worry... you will see an upturn in September after the schools go back , people seem to let holidays overrule their lifes these days . My house has been on the market for 3 weeks now and not even had a viewing , the estate agents are all saying how quiet it is .
As for leaflet dropping , definitely worth it but make your leaflet look professional, dont use cheap paper. Gloss paper needed with plenty colour.

 

[plumb_know]

Thanks town,

i have ordered the leaflets today and went for the better quality, i will let you know how it goes.

 

[townfanjon]

Thanks town,

i have ordered the leaflets today and went for the better quality, i will let you know how it goes.

Good luck

 

[Welder]

Just a bit of advice on your leaflet.

PLEASE completely ignore YOUR needs in the leaflet. Write it like you are someonevwho needs a plumber. What do you want that person to be like, offer & to deal with.

Talk about reliability, takingbresonsibility, doing the right thing, respecting peoples time and helping them live their lives more easily.

HTH