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Sign written van

Posted by Craig Flatters on July 17, 2015 at 11:00pm in Marketing

Hello all, this is my first year as a self employed gardener/landscaper. I have a question reference the business side of things, "is it worth getting my van sign written?" Can anyone give me a heads up on if it is worth it, in terms of new customers seeing your van?

Apart from the obvious, what type of stuff should I have on it?

Cheers for any info/help.

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    Robbie July 17, 2015 at 11:17pm

    Spend as much as you can afford... or more!

    Your van is your biggest advert 3314734126?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

    • Craig Flatters > Robbie July 18, 2015 at 8:02pm
      Cheers mate, thanks for the help
  • phil@gardenchief.co.uk July 18, 2015 at 7:02am
    Get it done you'll look more professional and as above its a great advert
    • Craig Flatters > phil@gardenchief.co.uk July 18, 2015 at 8:02pm
      Cheers mate.
  • Geoff Norfolk July 18, 2015 at 9:19am

    Some people say yes, some no!  If you're doing regular maintenance jobs and you've got all the work you can handle and more, is it worth advertising to thieves, whats in the van? If you're always after new work with one-off jobs, then definitely.

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    Geoffrey King July 18, 2015 at 9:46am

    Make sure its a simple straightforward message, like a poster

    Make sure the font is big enough to read

    Consider if you want a traditional, simple or colourful look to reflect your personality3314649232?profile=original

    • Daniela McGhie > Geoffrey King July 18, 2015 at 12:34pm

      I love those designs above. Especially the damson House one. Cool!!!

      Below is mine.

      I find it gives me work. I even had a couple of people following me to the local supermarket and stopping me in the car park to get my details and to get a firm booking in my diary.

      Also it gives peace of mind to the neighbors where I work. They get used to seeing me. I get referrals from that as well. 

      I do not worry about thieves, as I am very choosy as to where I take on a job. I always try to park on the driveway at a site or a very well travelled road. No dark, hidden away side roads etc for me. My van does have a security system, but why put your main tool at risk in the first place? I may be different to the blokes out there anyway as I am a female working on my own so a lot more security focussed anyway.

      3314733625?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

      • Craig Flatters > Daniela McGhie July 18, 2015 at 1:56pm

        Thank you everyone, I'll get it sorted on Monday. 

        • Daniela McGhie > Craig Flatters July 18, 2015 at 2:18pm

          Make sure you get a number of quotes. If someone can fit you in right away, beware! Make sure you double check and triple check the spelling before and after the job.

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