Got to text when there to much of a coward to answer the phone or even tell you the truth
Don't count your chickens before there hatched
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Danny
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however it is also handy to have stuff in writing
John j
Mono Don
I warn all my customers how rough I am in a text. Then when they say its shite I say I warned you
Topspread16
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Who’s getting half sheets you fanny? 4x4s ???
Cockney
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Best bit was when he said if it takes less time than he stated that he would reduce the price!
Gavine The First
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Agree ! There's always something around the corner ! Just move forward !
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Gavine The First
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And emails without phone numbers given, drives me "almost" insane! Really would just rather talk to the customer/client/mark
It is f**k**g irritating though ! Voiceless communication, a step backwards ! Imo
Danny
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Best bit was when he said if it takes less time than he stated that he would reduce the price!
Never reduce the price
Gavine The First
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Beyond all shadows of a doughting Thomas!
Gavine The First
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Makes you look cheap, and stupid . Not trying to be harsh.
martinemj
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Reduce price for less time
Will they pay more if you take longer?
I would say to customer
you can't have it both ways ....
you want certainty with a price or day rate but not a mix of both ....?
Gavine The First
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Reduce price for less time
Will they pay more if you take longer?
I would say to customer
you can't have it both ways ..
Did that kind of work in London for over ten years , Richmond and Kew. If the are loaded ( most are, but claim poverty ) then you just give them 2 -8 week scale, ball part figure, depends, on the job obviesly, whatever part figure , per day , it was then for 8 hours = £ 280.00, plus the materrials cost. Duplicate receipts from suppliers.
IT WILL NEVER BE QUICKER THAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS, THATS THE NATURE OF THE BEAST! Make sure they are aware of that too. So, basiclly ball part plus 10% for the buggeration facter. If you don't f**k them about and turn out good work there will be no problems and their friends will start to call you in a sort off " begging /pleading manner"! But be cool, don't say" you can't have it both ways", they won't get it, or trust it that way, and, ultimitly, they want the same as you, fair job for a fair price , thats it mate! Good luck !
Cockney
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Absolute madness!
John j
Mono Don
Note wrong with a bit of honestyBest bit was when he said if it takes less time than he stated that he would reduce the price!
John j
Mono Don
Customer. I.m on my own so I.ll fire them up
John j
Mono Don
I based it on day rate for em and said It will take no more then 7 day (it will take 7 days trust me ) as for materials they want it doing in 4 stages . There not stupid so if theres gear left they will put 2 and 2 together.
Also got 3 sides of house to render so if it rains we can go in side so it's a very good job
Cockney
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Sorry mate that’s not honestly, that’s just plain stupidity! You Should’ve just given them a price! Sounds like you like the security of a day rate too much, but you’ve even stuck your foot in it on that one.
John j
Mono Don
I.ll get full price price dont worry. Nice steady job inside . Specially when its tied in to external as well . .
Cockney
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I know you’re just trying to come across honest mate but trust me they will be up your arsehole wanting you to get it done sooner! It’s human nature when you put that thought in someone’s head.
Anyway just f**k work off mate, turn your phone off and enjoy your holiday with your family! X
John j
Mono Don
I.m always busy and happy with what I earn . Very rare I have to go out to look at jobs and if I do it's very rare their more then 20 mins away. Chased money before never seem to catch it so as long as I got.cash for me hols these days I.m happy
John j
Mono Don
Haha little ens a sleep so have a cheeky one. Pop online while were in room in morning.and night. All works sorted now for when I get back .just need some cheap fags to pay deposit on next hol .
The average project size we do is 10 grand plus so everything is in writing,
I meant more when grown fellas are texting me in text talk and the like.
John j
Mono Don
I used to text a builder. He asked why I never phone just text. I said cause I dont like talking to you . ....hmmm just saying lol
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John j
Mono Don
Agree yo be fair I just lazy . I can post 100 posts on here s night but just cant be assed to call someone bout work
Stevieo
Royal Spin Doctor
Yes but a text is there to chuck in people's faces if they start any of the old 'you said'
I always text people.
Gavine The First
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Just tell them, straight in their ear, not with you on that one mate !
Stevieo
Royal Spin Doctor
Doesn't matter. Occasionally, people just hear what they want to hear.
It was my great misfortune once to do business with a man who even read what he wanted to read.
If I hadn't had the emails to chuck in his face every single time he deliberately misunderstood me, I'd have been sunk.
Emails and phone conversations to do business, but every one texts now some of my biggest wealthiest customers won't answer the phone but will respond to a text
Gavine The First
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Fair point, just prefer to talk to people, get the lay of the land !
Stevieo
Royal Spin Doctor
Oh yeah fo sho... But always hit the keyboard when you feel it might be handy to refer back to it.
No, I said painting is EXTRA etc
Gavine The First
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Take your point, handy for that !
Gavine The First
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Normaly email a quote , unless I trust/have done work for a few times. For silly wee patch ups etc I just write the basic job description , my name and number on a sheet from my note pad and give it to them, saying "here you go, just so we know where we are "........Not had a problem ,so far, but get your point, I'm old school though.