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What sets the good tradies apart from the bad?
26 January 2017
What sets the good tradies apart from the bad?

 

In every industry, there are the top guns and the underdogs. The growing and the declining. The good operators and the bad.

The construction industry and trades are no different. Some operators enjoy success while some struggle.
 
So what sets the good, respected tradies apart from the bad?
 
Read on…
 

10 things good tradies do

  1. Provide a clear breakdown of costs - no surprises
  2. Deliver to the agreed price - in full and on time
  3. Keep the customer informed - good news and bad
  4. Have systemised (and smart) business processes - job sheets, invoicing etc
  5. Have a professional presentation - uniforms, vans, signage etc.
  6. Keep the work site tidy
  7. Ask customers for referrals
  8. Keep a current portfolio of work
  9. Promote brand/business on site and online
  10. Actively seek out improvement opportunities
 

10 things bad tradies do

  1. Leave jobs unfinished
  2. Don’t return calls
  3. Leave a mess
  4. Don’t do a quality job
  5. Over or underestimate jobs and quotes
  6. Charge extra with no consultation
  7. Don’t turn up on the agreed day/time
  8. Avoid telling customers if there is an issue
  9. Don’t promote their business
  10. Take on more jobs than they can handle
 

Good tradies also use floor protection

 
Smart tradies use quality floor protection like Ovaboard. It provides protection from liquid spills and impact drops. Re-work can be the difference between a profitable or non-profitable job - so think of it as insurance. Plus it helps keep the worksite tidy and you looking professional. More reasons.
 
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This pearl of wisdom brought to you by Ovaboard. Ovaboard temporary floor protection protects floors while you work.  
 
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