How do I market myself

[harris192]

Hi all just set up as a Ltd company I have lots of varied skills in mechanical/ hgv driving/hydraulics.. can any one suggest how to sell all my skills under one title..thanks Sm.Harris Ltd

[maxine]

Hiya and welcome :)

What will you actually be doing that will be using all of these skills? Who will your customers be?

Regards
Max

[harris192]

Hi Max

I will be targeting logistic and transport companies either as a Driver or maintenance/mechanical based contract service provider

Regards

Steve

[Calibre Designs]

Welcome to the forum Steve.

Shouldn't think that it'll be that hard to market yourself.
Do you mean contract driving?

[harris192]

Hi Calibre Designs

Yes contract driving/mechanics and anything I can apply my my skill set to...Regards Steve Harris

[Chris Ashdown]

Assuming you will be looking at working for local companies say within 25 miles, then a Flyer may be the best rout to start with

You couls also consider adds in the local press and free papers

[philipjohn]

Local search is now very big online, so you should consider that. Getting listed in Google Maps, Yell.com etc is the first step.

A web site isn't necessary but it can help.

Philip John

[dsigner]

Hello Sam,
Welcome to the Forum. I think you need to define a product before you put money and effort into marketing. What specifically can you sell to me and why should I use you rather than the people who have had my business for the last two years?
Selling everything sells nothing.

[BradSherwin]

Welcome

You need to analyse your competition. What do they do? How can you better them.

Customers only care about 3 things.

Making money
Saving money
Saving time

When you open the yellow pages of thomson local you will find ALOT of simular business like yourself. You need offer that edge which will want customers to come to you instead of anyone else.

[Humphrey]

If you are selling to another business it is important to know who to contact in that business, so do your research first.
Also remember that if the purchasing of products/services is delegated to an employee then the 'lazy factor' kicks in, and the employee maybe looking for an easy life, and if so will be reluctant to change suppliers and thus created work for himself and leave himself open to possible criticism. Think of ways in which you can make their life easy. They won't always go for the cheapest option.