pigeon-richardwall Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Im wanting to start my own agrucultural business and want to know, the best way to promote it and find work, ive got business cards made up and am going to send them out all around the farms near by were i live, do you think im approching this in the correct way....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Lots of things for us to know first - what type of business ? Who would you work for ? Give us a bit more and there are plenty of people on here willing to help. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon-richardwall Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Im looking at starting on my own doing Dry Stone Walling... My target really is the farms in the area that i live in.... Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Set up a web page - pictures of your work, a bit about yourself. Put it on a brochure/leaflet with your business card and start knocking on doors, or posting in letterboxes. It takes time to build up a business and reputation, and you can lose it in an instant - so be honest, and good at what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 get registered with the National Trust....and historic buildings soceity,,,,,,council acheoligical services....local architechs...suveyors.....building contractors.....there are lots of people who you can see...not just farmers...they will just do it themselves....they proberly get subsities from govt for this.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 No doubt you'll be competing with those who are already well established and doing it in your area? Is there any chance you could sub' to any of these to get a 'toe in'? Don't waste a lot of money on advertising; don't forget your best advertisement is your work. Your work has to be top notch as farmers are a tight bunch and word gets around in small communities. Cold calling with a business card and a well mannered personality can work wonders, as can demonstrating your work at country fairs, agricultural shows etc. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Also dont forget local builders who are working for cashed up clients in your area, drystone walling is signature 'well -off' resident so theres another market - start in an area where competition is less so do a bit of door-knocking first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Good luck in your venture and i hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Im wanting to start my own agrucultural business and want to know, the best way to promote it and find work, ive got business cards made up and am going to send them out all around the farms near by were i live, do you think im approching this in the correct way....? Where are you based? Around us they have drystone wall competition at the plowing comp, no doubt you will have them near you. Regards H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Good quality business cards are essential and get a decent email address, richard1974@yahoo just looks whack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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