Started my own business... Doing automotive wiring

[bret]

Originally Posted by dnchevyman

its by the job, the way i am pricing is to try and be a little cheaper than the shops in town. 99% of the shops are charging at least 70-99 per hour, so im going off of that and try to stay a little cheaper than big shops.

Free [and probably worth it] advice...

1. don't be cheaper, be better. You coming to the customer is worth at least a 25% premium. Just think of the other work that can continue on the car while you are wiring. This will be priceless to the guy who is a week from a major debut deadline...
2. be careful about who you give your time away to for "promotional purposes". Unlike someone who builds parts to sell, all you have to sell is your time and there is only 24 hours of it each day.
3. don't underestimate your real expenses...food, travel, misc parts...they add up quick

I think you have an EXCELLENT niche here,,,now if I can find a travelling interior guy...

GOOD LUCK...and keep us posted. Love to follow success stories!

[AAW]

I, personally, think you chose a brilliant profession.
(although I may be a little biased)

Best of luck in your new endeavor.

[Bill Howell]

Originally Posted by bret

Free [and probably worth it] advice...

1. don't be cheaper, be better. You coming to the customer is worth at least a 25% premium. Just think of the other work that can continue on the car while you are wiring. This will be priceless to the guy who is a week from a major debut deadline...
2. be careful about who you give your time away to for "promotional purposes". Unlike someone who builds parts to sell, all you have to sell is your time and there is only 24 hours of it each day.
3. don't underestimate your real expenses...food, travel, misc parts...they add up quick

I think you have an EXCELLENT niche here,,,now if I can find a travelling interior guy...

GOOD LUCK...and keep us posted. Love to follow success stories!

I was thinking the same thing Bret as I read thru the thread. Service is much more important that being cheapest. Never strive to be cheap, strive to be the best.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Dan- Check your phone messages.

Tyler