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grapesmuggler27

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  1. When it comes to service companies, I honestly look for companies that have nicer looking trucks. I know this may seem weird, but if a company doesn't even want to put a decent looking vehicle on the road (and keep them maintained and clean), I don't trust them working in my house. 

     

    Also, I suggest incorporating your business into a LLC. Formalizing the company with the state will protect you personally from lawsuits, register your business name in the state so no one else can use it, and gets you some tax benefits as well. Also, gives you credibility to potential customers knowing you've taken the steps to legalize with the state.   The state of Ohio is a great state to incorporate in because you have no annual fees to keep it open. States like CA for example, have annual fees of $825.00/yr, but Ohio doesn't have this for LLCs or Corporations.  If you file the documents yourself straight to the state dept in Columbus, it would only cost you $125.00 state fee.   I do this for a living if you have questions and want assistance, I could help you.

     

     

    Edit: You can also get 250 business cards free from VistaPrint - just have to pay the shipping - may want to take advantage of that as well.

    I actually may get in touch with you. Not sure if I was doing LLC or Inc

  2. Stop trying to undercut prices is my advice. You need to make enough to survive on working half of normal hours that way you don't go under right away if you are slow or get slow later. Then when working a lot you get a lot.

    Look, sound and be professional to everyone you encounter. Show confidence in your abilities and always make it right. This means you will work sometimes at no charge and late into the evenings. Always talk to people about what you do and how it makes a difference. Be careful not to go on and in but definitely bring up your line of work. People like to deal with successful people. It's what makes it hard to get started. No one wants the guy with no customers. They want the busy guy. Therefore be busy and look busy even if not actively on a job. Use terms like'schedule you for 3 PM today' or after I finish this job at approximately 3 pm , etc. Be honest and brief. Don't lie.

    Get credit card processing. Don't make it hard for your clients to pay you. Some won't have cash or money in checking account and need to pay with CC.

    DON'T GIVE CREDIT. You are not a bank. Be clear on your rates before you arrive.

    Most wont care if it costs $150 or $200 as long as they can trust it to be done right. Don't take shortcuts.

    Remember that just because it is easy for you doesn't mean that it isn't valuable. Don't give away your time. Friends and family pay too. Just discount them but always keep your rate high.

    People feel a lot better paying $75 per hour if the normal rate is $100. Much better than 75 if that is the standard rate despite paying the exact same thing. If you fix the problem in 5 minutes, don't just walk out. Spend a few minutes cleaning up and chatting to the customer and then leave. Always have a minimum charge.

    Personally I think most HVAC buisnesses charge too much anyways,  but a lot of them have more overhead then what I will have. Ask all that I have done work for here my prices are very fair. CC reader may come in the near future but its not in the budget yet.

  3. No non compete. Ziggy as far as my current full time job they know my intentions very well at this moment believe it or not are actually encouraging me, this is because of a few personal issues, Anyone I have ever worked with will let you know I am a very honest and up front. My only issue right now being a new start up is generating work. Im looking for ideas on what you have tried and what has worked or has not. As far as flyers i dont want to invest a couple hundred in them if I am not going to get a return on it. I would rather focus that money elsewhere

  4. I think if you keep doing what you're doing, quality work at affordable prices, you'll be in pauly's boat soon enough (more work than time).

    Like they say: take care of your customers and the business will take care of itself.

    I get a few word of mouth customers right now but still not enough to completely justify going oit on my own. So I'm taking a huge risk right now. I haven't quit my full time job yet but I see that happening somewhere in the near future. I'm working on flyers now to get out and hoping to get some appointments scheduled to justify this move.

  5. Ok guys I need a huge favor. I'm in the process of starting my own HVAC company. My prices will still beat anyone's prices and all my work is guaranteed. I'm still working oit some small details and promotions for new customers and a small referral program. So if you know anyone who is looking for ANY hvac work have them contact me. 614-381-8413. The new compnay will be called Frost Heating and Cooling. There will be a small price increase for work done starting immediately. $60 for a tune up or service call/diagnostic mon-fri. $75 service calls on weekends/holidays. Any input on how to grow business or any advice is greatly appreciated

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  6. By the sounds of it I'm going to agree with IP here. He did his duty and you went with the repair, unfortunately younowe him for worknpreformed. I'm sorry but there is a limit. If you come to me and tell me your AC is out of refrigerant and I ohm out the compressor and ohms are good and recharge your unit start it up and the motor is locked up, guess what yoir paying me for the refrigerant. Some things are beyond your normal scope

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