Looking to set up my own locksmith business
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Well ive just trained to be a locksmith because as a landlord ive spent hundreads on getting locks bored out and changed because tenants lose there keys.
well, i was thinking maybe go mobile to earn a few extra pound (im quite young only 23)
i was thinking maybe getting an advert in my local paper and to write letters to all my local estate agents telling them about special offers i.e. lock outs/change locks/boring out locks/free survey on the property to suggest where added security could be put on doors and windows.
what else would be good? do you think i should put an add in the yellow pages?
do you think i need a website?
do you think i should flyer the half of london lol
any ideas????
well, i was thinking maybe go mobile to earn a few extra pound (im quite young only 23)
i was thinking maybe getting an advert in my local paper and to write letters to all my local estate agents telling them about special offers i.e. lock outs/change locks/boring out locks/free survey on the property to suggest where added security could be put on doors and windows.
what else would be good? do you think i should put an add in the yellow pages?
do you think i need a website?
do you think i should flyer the half of london lol
any ideas????
Well i'll tell you a bit about me, this course i done was to be used for my benefit, i would liek to earn a few extra pound weather that be only a hundread pound a week or nothing. its just another thing under my belt, my property business runs itself, it pays me a wage and gives me a half decent living, ive not bought since the last 12 months and when i did, i converted a 3bedroom flat into two 1bedroom flats.
Im actually a trained jib registered electrician, and now i got my locksmith course under me, im trained at that too. im just trying to expand my knowledge since i wasted away in school and thought it was a waste of time but what ive learnt since leaving school is, knowledge is power, and the more knowledge the better.
this locksmith so so is just a bit of fun, ive outlayed a couple of thousand on the course and tools but it's only an idea.
thank you to the people who thought of the idea about the little business card about, put me in your wallet, you might need me. and advertising in local shops and libraries.
Im actually a trained jib registered electrician, and now i got my locksmith course under me, im trained at that too. im just trying to expand my knowledge since i wasted away in school and thought it was a waste of time but what ive learnt since leaving school is, knowledge is power, and the more knowledge the better.
this locksmith so so is just a bit of fun, ive outlayed a couple of thousand on the course and tools but it's only an idea.
thank you to the people who thought of the idea about the little business card about, put me in your wallet, you might need me. and advertising in local shops and libraries.
Engineer, All work will be done for me, like i say, im very fortunate ive got alot of time on my hands, tbh, my tenants have no idea i own the places which in my eyes is probably best because if they did know thats when you might get issues,
If they did ring (what ever my company may be called) i would ask them the question (which i would already know) is this your property....no
Please get your management agent or landlord to call me
witch would be myself and i would just turn up pertending to be the management agent and pop the door myself or pick the lock
If they did ring (what ever my company may be called) i would ask them the question (which i would already know) is this your property....no
Please get your management agent or landlord to call me
witch would be myself and i would just turn up pertending to be the management agent and pop the door myself or pick the lock Whitney, like someone said, keyrings are good but if you lose or leave your keys somewhere, the keyring is a bit pointless dont you think?
I think so far, networking with agents and landlords is priority
Getting a very easy mobile number to remember
Then a well made, professional looking business card which can be kept in your wallet or purse.
Signs on the van
And possibly, the first couple of weeks advertise in local paper maybe.
I think so far, networking with agents and landlords is priority
Getting a very easy mobile number to remember
Then a well made, professional looking business card which can be kept in your wallet or purse.
Signs on the van
And possibly, the first couple of weeks advertise in local paper maybe.
Well, im like a shop but have late opening hours.
mY PHONE is live from 7 in the morning till 9pm at night.
Like anyone, i need sleep, if you have locked yourself out because youv'e been on the beers and lost your keys, dont ring me, do not take the piss, you break the glass, you pay for the glass, im not hear to mother my teants, im hear to provide them accomodation and might i add, accomodation much better than my counterparts within the area. i like to think im a fair landlord, but dont piss in my pocket and tell me its raining.
mY PHONE is live from 7 in the morning till 9pm at night.
Like anyone, i need sleep, if you have locked yourself out because youv'e been on the beers and lost your keys, dont ring me, do not take the piss, you break the glass, you pay for the glass, im not hear to mother my teants, im hear to provide them accomodation and might i add, accomodation much better than my counterparts within the area. i like to think im a fair landlord, but dont piss in my pocket and tell me its raining.
Well i have to admit, ive got a brother who also is in the property business with his own stuff but like for like, if he's not available i'll take care with what needs to be taken care of and vice versa. We're never away at the same given time.
What i do notice is, you get some tenants, none of mine- im fussy, that they make any excuse for you to spend money in the flat, i.e. leaking tap, which probably drips every other hour.
What i do notice is, you get some tenants, none of mine- im fussy, that they make any excuse for you to spend money in the flat, i.e. leaking tap, which probably drips every other hour.
Kinky, What can i say, You cant please everyone.
Personally, I dont understand why the landlord is being a bit of a prick, personally i would say to the tenant, you cant move when you want but you have to give me a months notice from the next rent day. SIMPLE
Touch wood, Ive had no issues with any of my tenants in nearly 4 years, one bunch have been with me nearly 3 years, like i tell them, you pay a bit more than most properties in this area but its for 2 reasons:
1) THE SERVICE
2) THE QUALITY OF WORK-MENSHIP INSIDE THE PROPERTY
Personally, I dont understand why the landlord is being a bit of a prick, personally i would say to the tenant, you cant move when you want but you have to give me a months notice from the next rent day. SIMPLE
Touch wood, Ive had no issues with any of my tenants in nearly 4 years, one bunch have been with me nearly 3 years, like i tell them, you pay a bit more than most properties in this area but its for 2 reasons:
1) THE SERVICE
2) THE QUALITY OF WORK-MENSHIP INSIDE THE PROPERTY
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