The school holidays are great for spending quality time with the kids (if they still want to be seen with you !) and an awesome excuse for a mid-winter ‘mini break’.
From the last blog I sent out it appears that a large percentage of you took at least one of the week’s off and, if you’re anything like me, you’re now playing catch up and the holiday is rapidly becoming a distant memory. My team and I also have kids so we fully understand the trials and tribulations in trying to maintain a work / life balance.
The pricing of potential future jobs generally takes a back seat during the school holidays in my experience and the rush to then catch up can lead to errors which can end up eroding any profit you were hoping to make on these jobs – remember that this building gig is not just a hobby, this is your livelihood.
If you’ve got some plans lying around that you have been putting off pricing then don’t procrastinate any longer ! Send them through to me with a brief description of what you need and I will organise a no obligation quote for our services. If you don’t like the quote then just say ‘no’ – at least you will know that there is another option to doing it yourself and the cost involved. If you do feel that the quote is too expensive though, just bear in mind that there is always a cost associated with doing it yourself too.
Many of our regular clients have been converted to at least getting a QS quote for every set of plans that comes across their desk. One particular client advised me last week that since starting to use our services about a year ago he has won every job that my QS has priced for him (7 so far and counting !).
If you’re still not sure or are a little bit nervous about taking that ‘leap of faith’, give me a call and let’s have a chat !
Ph. 027 238 1866, Email : paul.watson@redqs.nz