Work slowing down?

[treehumper]

and Jeff is sliding slowly into the abyss....

 

[JeffGu]

I'm in high gear, now.

 

[jim454]

any cute shrubs want to smash

Finally... A tree dude with a sense of humor!

 

[Angela Simpson]

Another thing that I do which is more so a bi product of how I do business is: I do my discounted work in the slow times.. This is friends, family, volunteer work etc. This keeps me moving working, handing out cards, and a good public presence. If I am anticipating a busy time I send out a bulk emailer to my customers to let them know if they need my services within the next few months now is the time to get on my list.
I did this recently just after my daughter was born. Letting every one know I am slowing down for a few months, and I would likely have a backlog building. Out of about 200 clients (not customers) I spurred about 15% in responses of "Please put me on your list for X time, when you can get to it" . Sometimes its worth it to fake it.
Start scheduling backwards from x number of weeks forward. It's always better to be able to call some one and say "I just had a cancellation and I know your scheduled in 3 weeks, but I can get you in next tuesday if you like. It's better than having them call you, asking where you are, or calling them saying your behind and going to show up a few weeks late.

Thank you! Great idea.

Angela
www.TreeHealthLady.com

 

[southsoundtree]

Unfortunately, production goes down in inclement weather, at the same time demand slows down. More work, with supply-and-demand going against the contractor, until storms hit.

 

[evo]

Unfortunately, production goes down in inclement weather, at the same time demand slows down. More work, with supply-and-demand going against the contractor, until storms hit.

Book air excavation work. Moist soils expedite the process, better for the tree, and targets root growth season. Anytime the air temps are above freezing.

 

[JD3000]

We do that til we cant. Have about a month til a deep freeze sets in here