Marketing in Commercial Buildings is always good, I don't do door to door, but dropping a flyer in mailboxes, or some buildings have a board where businesses can leave a flyer there for the residents, usually located in the common area. I do low voltage, wiring and when asked to do electric I like to refer those that refer or use my services. Networking is Key, Good Luck!!
Residential and commercial are similar but can be two very different animals.
NEC codes spell out each and if your not up to date one ore the other it can cost you big time . Most contractors due one or the other respectively . Different tools required and labor training as well . Transition can be hard as the old saying goes " Its hard to beat an old dog at what he's good at "
Get to know and understand the commercial market sector you want get into. Review the bid requirements thoroughly. Have a clear understanding what is required for your scope of work. To not leave anything to chance. If you have questions concerning the project you want bid, send RFI's (Request for Information) Make certain what is required!!!!!!
It is my experience that residential wiremen do not have the skills for commercial or industrial work. There is light commercial work that is done with NM cable but in general commercial work involves the other 95% of the code. But if you want the work the way to get it is first get a commercial license then bid on commercial projects, haunt the plan rooms of commercial general contractors, bid goverment work, and cold call the commercial businesses around you.
I have a crew for residential & a separate crew for commercial. When either need more man power I let the opposite crew fill in. I require all of my guys to take electrical classes & at least be educated on both sides of the spectrum. I challenge my guys to know as much as they can & I reward them for their eduction.
All of my work is by referral I don’t go out looking for work or soliciting for commercial work. I turn down most of the commercial jobs that are offered to me because they are bigger than I care to get tied up on because I am a service company and I do service calls and emergency work. I will not take on new build outs are complete buildings. All I will do is add a circuit, hook up a new machine, rebuild a service something of that nature. I have a large network of companies that call on me four AC companies, two pool companies, a machine shop, and over 100 restaurants.
My best advice to you as a small business owner, get a good SEO guy/gal and get your name on the Web!! Get the KEY words to identify your business quickly. People always call us to do commercial work because they 'saw our name online', Google, Yelp, Bing etc. If you want to do commercial work be ready with tools that are appropriate and have a dependable supplier that can get you what you need quickly at a good price. Make your presence known by wearing your logo on ALL your shirts and look the part of a professional when you show up. Don't take shortcuts and do good work, it will pay off. Other electricians out there are not the enemy, never bad mouth another business to make yours look good. As you know, electricity is basic and an art but not all do it exactly alike. Good Luck!
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Marketing in Commercial Buildings is always good, I don't do door to door, but dropping a flyer in mailboxes, or some buildings have a board where businesses can leave a flyer there for the residents, usually located in the common area. I do low voltage, wiring and when asked to do electric I like to refer those that refer or use my services. Networking is Key, Good Luck!!
Residential and commercial are similar but can be two very different animals.
NEC codes spell out each and if your not up to date one ore the other it can cost you big time . Most contractors due one or the other respectively . Different tools required and labor training as well . Transition can be hard as the old saying goes " Its hard to beat an old dog at what he's good at "
Only a commercial or industrial work
Get to know and understand the commercial market sector you want get into. Review the bid requirements thoroughly. Have a clear understanding what is required for your scope of work. To not leave anything to chance. If you have questions concerning the project you want bid, send RFI's (Request for Information) Make certain what is required!!!!!!
It is my experience that residential wiremen do not have the skills for commercial or industrial work. There is light commercial work that is done with NM cable but in general commercial work involves the other 95% of the code. But if you want the work the way to get it is first get a commercial license then bid on commercial projects, haunt the plan rooms of commercial general contractors, bid goverment work, and cold call the commercial businesses around you.
I have a crew for residential & a separate crew for commercial. When either need more man power I let the opposite crew fill in. I require all of my guys to take electrical classes & at least be educated on both sides of the spectrum. I challenge my guys to know as much as they can & I reward them for their eduction.
All of my work is by referral I don’t go out looking for work or soliciting for commercial work. I turn down most of the commercial jobs that are offered to me because they are bigger than I care to get tied up on because I am a service company and I do service calls and emergency work. I will not take on new build outs are complete buildings. All I will do is add a circuit, hook up a new machine, rebuild a service something of that nature. I have a large network of companies that call on me four AC companies, two pool companies, a machine shop, and over 100 restaurants.
My best advice to you as a small business owner, get a good SEO guy/gal and get your name on the Web!! Get the KEY words to identify your business quickly. People always call us to do commercial work because they 'saw our name online', Google, Yelp, Bing etc. If you want to do commercial work be ready with tools that are appropriate and have a dependable supplier that can get you what you need quickly at a good price. Make your presence known by wearing your logo on ALL your shirts and look the part of a professional when you show up. Don't take shortcuts and do good work, it will pay off. Other electricians out there are not the enemy, never bad mouth another business to make yours look good. As you know, electricity is basic and an art but not all do it exactly alike. Good Luck!
Hi, we have certain Electricians that specialize in Residential and some in Commercial.
To me it starts with the vision of the owner and his or her knowledge and confidence of the industry, then provide supporting cast to support the transition.