Celeste,
Yeah, health insurance is what I am talking about. Like I said, I'm not hip to how it is. This is realy the first time even talking to other p/w contractors for me.
Around here the envirment is not very friendly between different companies. there is alot of competition, and with Home depot selling machines, any tom ,dick, or harry can easily get into the game without much prior experience. Cut throat is the name of the game with these guys. alot of them jump in, most don't last too long but they do make things a little more difficult. there are like thirty or so in the yellow pages. and ten or so in the local newspaper. that means that residential customers can pick and choose.
My business does good because of how long I 've been visible. PLUS word of mouth gets me alot of work. I Also have good salesmanship techniques that shines through to the customers. I do all my etimates in person, one on one with each customer.
I sell myself, and my services to them face to face.
BUT there is no industry group around here.I wish I could change that.
David Brown
DIRTY DEEDS POWERWASHING & CONTRACTING
7802 Flagstaff RD.Baltimore,Md.21237
443-629-7815 dirtydeedspc@verizon.net

Actually, you have a PWNA BOD right there - at least I think Brian Caudle is still hanging on. Red Fall is his company I believe. You've actually got quite a few friendly, helpful contractors in Maryland - you'll find some on here occasionally. Internet land is quite a place sometimes. You never know who you'll meet & what it can turn into LOL

Celeste

Carolina ProWash