"Just a quick note to thank you for helping me get a job. last month I downloaded your free "8 simple steps to close more sales". The day before I had presented an estimate to a customer for a project I was really hoping to get. since I had already met with them I decided to follow step 6.... I just found out today that they have hired us to do the project. I know they spoke with other contractors and I'm certain that I was not the low bid but I still got it."
-K. Howell
2 Smart Things you should do for your business right now – one pertains to some of you and the other pertains to all of you.
Number 1 - For my readers in NJ or any other state that has a registration law for contractors (for example: PA becomes effective 7/1/2009).
Here is an easy way to avoid a $2,500 fine. NJ issued 500 fines of $2,500 in the last few weeks in a crackdown on contractors that don’t comply with the truck lettering or advertising requirements of the law.
Contact Jose Delacruz of ID Signs at 201-546-1102 and he will provide you with NJ law compliant registration number signs that you can apply to your vehicles in about 3 minutes. Cost is between $22 and $30 per vehicle. This is a no-brainer to do. You can email him at Jose@IDSigns.com if you like. He has been in business for 25 years.
Jose does most of his business with the trades and does full truck lettering, job site signs, banners etc. Ask him if you have needs in those areas. I got connected to Jose through NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry).
Make sure you put your registration number in all ads, on any printed material, proposals – basically any document of piece of equipment that the public can see.
This isn’t legal advice – if you have questions call your attorney or your State to make sure you comply.
Number 2 – I will let you decide how you are going to use this.
A prospect of mine told me that he recommends that all of his prospects Google his name and the name of any other contractor they are thinking of hiring. If you are clean and you know some of your competitors may not be this is a good way to educate your prospects and to make yourself look good.
