Cheers everyone for their contributions. Its all greety recived.
Been thinking about names this week, so far I've got RCA Plumbing & Heating services (my name is Ryan, son is Callum. Second name is Andrews). Andrews Plumbing & Heating services. I was trying to go on location so came up with Ochilview Plumbing & Heating. Going to price up GSR now. Once i get a name ill get cards made up. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I know the website like trustatradesman and mybuilder get alot of bad rep on this but does anyone else use them on here to get work in dry times?
Totally agree on pricing and having cash behind me. Would like to be able to have enough saved to survive the worst of worst months.
My biggest expense starting up will be a van. I've always had a company van. What would your advise be on this topic?
Cheers again everyone! Much appreciated.
In my opinion when it comes to names think about what you want to achieve with your business. I had no interest in employing people when I set up now I have the odd day I think I should get someone else to do the installs but in my heart I can't be bothered with the hassle.
If you want to grow a business so you get off the tools then think up a good name if your like me and just want to be your own boss and are not too fussed about employing people then just use your full name. I think it allows your customer to think they know you and you have that sort of personal touch type thing. The thing is if you just use your name people then expect you so if you do choose to grow then it may take some explaining that it's not you doing the job.
If your ambition is to grow your business then expand and become the next british gas or Pimlico then choose a name that doesn't tie you to 1 particular region like if I chose to have newquay gas people in falmouth will think I don't go that far and if I want to expand beyond the borders into Devon people think I would rather have someone local.