6 Profound Ways Tradesmen And Builders Can Generate More Work

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6 Profound Ways Tradesmen And Builders Can Generate More Work

Construction workers and tradesmen are pretty blessed. You don’t need to have a degree, or even any formal training, to pick up a hammer or start laying bricks. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to work: there are still plenty of challenges when you’re trying to grow your business.

If you want more repeat customers and referrals from existing clients, here are 6 ways that tradespeople can get more work:

Refresh your online profiles.

If you’re a tradesperson, your website is probably one of the first places that potential customers will go to find out more about you. If it looks outdated or unprofessional, then it’s unlikely that people will trust you with their projects. Make sure that your website has clear contact details, an easy-to-navigate layout, and up-to-date information about what kind of work you do.

Update your social media profiles. If you have a website, then it’s likely that you have a Facebook page and/or an Instagram account. These are great places for customers to learn more about what you do, and they can also be used to promote your work on other platforms such as Twitter or LinkedIn. Make sure that all of your social media accounts are up-to-date with recent projects so potential customers can see what kind of work you’ve done in the past.

Create a social media strategy. Social media is a great way to connect with customers, but it can also be time-consuming. If you don’t have the time or resources to manage your accounts, then hire someone who does! This will help you stay on top of what’s happening in the industry and how people are responding to it.

  • Add testimonials to your site. You don’t need to ask customers for them-people will be happy to write them for you if they like their experience with you, so be sure to keep track of these comments as they come in and put them on your site once the project is finished.
  • Ask for referrals from clients and colleagues who know people in related businesses (e.g., plumbers who need electricians). They’ll often be glad to refer someone out because it means more business for them too!

Reach out to the local community

So how can tradesmen reach out to the local community?

  • Reach out to local community groups.
  • Reach out to local businesses.
  • Reach out to local schools, universities, and colleges.
  • Reach out to charities, NGOs, and community groups in your area.
  • Reach out to churches, temples, and other places of worship in your area (if you are willing).

You can also find Local Job Leads for Tradesmen on job boards and in local newspapers. Reach out to local community groups if you live in a big city, there are probably dozens of community groups. These can be great places to meet new people and build relationships with them. If you live in a small town or rural area, however, things might be more difficult as there may only be one or two community organizations for tradesmen like yourself.

You could also consider reaching out directly via social media or even just by knocking on doors personally if that’s an option for you!

Network, network, network!

Networking is one of the most important ways of finding new work. It may sound a little scary, but you don’t need to be selling yourself or your business. Think about it-if you’re busy doing other things, then people can’t find out about your services unless someone tells them about you.

A great way to get started with networking is by joining groups or forums that are relevant to tradespeople or builders in your area. There are loads of Facebook groups and forums where people can advertise their services, ask questions, and generally share information. If there aren’t any groups near you that sound like they’d be useful, why not start one? Just make sure it’s clear who should join (for example local tradespeople only) so that no one gets confused or offended when they see an ad for something completely unrelated being shared on the page!

Connect with local architects and designers.

Architects and designers are the people who commission jobs.

If you want more work, get a relationship with them. They are the ones who need to know you and trust your work. Talk to them at networking events, send them emails, and leave business cards with a note attached saying something like: “I’ve seen a few of your projects on social media and would love to hear more about what you’re up to”. It’s important not to come across as pushy or desperate – this approach will work better than any ad campaign.

They are all over social media, they have websites and they’re on local job boards.

Nurture relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.

You should nurture relationships with manufacturers and suppliers. Knowing your product providers will help you open doors to new business opportunities, improve the quality of their product or service and offer benefits in exchange for loyalty.

  • Get to know your suppliers better
  • Learn about their products and services
  • Show them that you care about them as people as well as business partners

Keep an eye out for potential opportunities.

There are always opportunities to be found. You just need to know where to look.

  • Keep an eye out for new technologies and new trends in the market. These can open up new opportunities for you, such as installing solar panels on rooftops or installing a smart home system for a client with an aging parent who needs help managing their daily activities.
  • Seek out new clients by networking at trade shows, speaking at events, or even just asking your existing clients if there’s anyone else they think might need your services.

When you’re in construction, you’re never short of work to do.

As you’ve probably heard, construction is a busy industry. It’s not just the demand for new homes, offices, and infrastructure that keeps us so busy; it’s also the fast pace of change in building codes and regulations, emerging technologies, and more. In other words: if you’re going to be in construction long enough to make any real money out of it (or even just enough money to cover your mortgage payments), it helps to have some basic knowledge of how things work.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, it’s all about staying connected and making the right connections. If you’re always looking for new opportunities, you’ll be able to take advantage of them when they come around.