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Parish you just have to make contact and see where it goes
Most big places like business parks will already have a team and will generally not change unless they already have issues. Perhaps try to get in with some block management companies??
its not that easy to be fair ive done alot of searching around as stated most need a reason to change.
best of looking for small companies nothing national as these will want iso and other accreditations.
just try going in handing a leaflet over or such maybe try writing a straight forward letter requesting a chance to bid for commercial work.
I only made contact Tuesday and this was after I was approached by a councillor a month or so ago! I'm hoping to give a fair price and get the work. It's only during the growing season though
What did the councillor want you for I'm sure they could open doors to more lucrative contracts
Timing is the key! Eventually most contractors get lazy and try and get away with as little work as possible and this shows in the standard of maintenance. We have been lucky enough to pick up 3 very nice commercial contracts over the past year or so, simply because the previous standard of work was so appalling. We don't advertise, we don't have a website, our vehicles are not sign written nor do we leaflet drop, but we do a lot of work and to a high standard and that is all the advertising we need.
HOWEVER, Rome wasn't built in a day and it does take time to get a foothold. I have said this before on here, but YOU have to give the potential clients a reason to employ you. If you were in their position, would you employ you?!
I've been asked to quote for a church yard next to one of my weekly clients, there are tree's to be pruned, ivy to control & grass to be cut. There is currently a contractor who cuts the grass but he won't do anything else.
I have to say I'm at a bit of a loss as to how to go on with the quote, so any advice would be a help.
Regards,
Rob
Robert Keetley said:
hear that alot i will do grass but nothing else.
pretty easy to quote work out how many hours you will need each month also take into consideration seasons and having to spend less hours also remeber paths need keeping clear specially from ice and snow.
Mitchel ingham said:
Parish Councils often post the minutes of their meetings online and quite often figures are quoted - which is quite helpful! I am sure the Parish Council Secretary will happily guide you through the process anyway. Don't be afraid to ask.
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