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Light commercial
transportation, and other machinery, such as threading machines and core dril ls.
Building trusted r
uilding trusted relationships If you’re a successful domestic gas engineer, you’ll
probably have a great rapport with many of your customers. Whether they need a new installation, boiler servicing or regular or emergency maintenance, it’s you they call.
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everyone is seeking maximum value for minimum cost. Don’t be tempted to under-sell yourself, however – you still need to make a profit. Pay attention to detail, be realistic and accurate with your pricing and even if you don’t win the bid, you’ll be safe in the knowledge that you couldn’t have done it for less.
A good place to start when it comes to pricing is to make contact with reputable suppliers so they can help you better understand the cost of materials.
They will want your custom and have experience providing products for all types of jobs, so should be able to help you in the tricky task of stock management. Buying in bulk is usually always cheaper; if you run out of something and have to start purchasing single items, your profit margins can quickly be eroded.
Finally, don’t forget the ancillary equipment. What you need for a job is much more than pipes and appliances; consider what’s required for
Despite the fact commercial contracts are often carried out on a less personal level, building a good relationship with the client should still be a key consideration. Once you’ve successfully executed a contract for a commercial or public sector company, you can apply to join their preferred suppliers list, cementing your working r elationship and firmly positioning yourself as a trusted contractor that is compliant, properly insured, financially stable and r eliable.
Putting y Putting yourself out there
Sometimes it’s good to have a change – moving out of your comfort zone and gaining experience of a different sector can be both personally, professionally and financially rewarding.
Our suite of commercial changeover qualifications for gas provide the experience and skills to work on larger gas appliances, as well as options to specialise in certain areas, including catering and commercial laundry – ideal for work in schools and hospitals.
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WE CHOSE IDEAL COMMERCIAL BECAUSE... “THEY TICKED ALL THE RIGHT BOXES” JAMES GUY – PROJECT ENGINEER, LORNE STEWA JAMES GUY – PROJECT ENGINEER, LORNE STEWART PL WART PLC SEE THE FULL STORY AT:
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