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Title: sign writing or not?
Post by: pingu on November 06, 2009, 03:42:30 pm
Sign writing van..

Now I have started the ball rolling on getting my dream machine which will be a nut and bolt restoration/rebuild...will be ready in about 22 months time :'(

Anyways for those who have been going some time...and have full rounds...do you bother to sign write your wagons?

Most of my business now comes from word of mouth and the odd leaflet I drop (328 this year ;D)...so what is the real benefit would you say to sign writing...

Cheers
Dave

ps...I just do not want to spoil the new wagon...with nonesense.
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: martinsadie on November 06, 2009, 03:45:12 pm
work coming ion all the time with no sign writing, canvessing,leaflet drops or advertising  ;D ;D
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: JSMC on November 06, 2009, 04:03:18 pm
do not use that for work.

land rovers are cool as f***.

my dad had some seriously old ones worht ££££. he always used them for towing his drilling rigs and stuff. loved themas a kid
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: ftp on November 06, 2009, 04:18:47 pm
Yes, I don't think I'd want to cover that with 'big jobs'!
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: newpy on November 06, 2009, 04:31:22 pm
You could always get some nice big magnetic signs on the sides ? Keeps the new customers coming, to replace those lost or dumped!
 
It is after all the cheapest form of advertising apart from referrals!

Well that's what i would do :)
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on November 06, 2009, 04:35:41 pm
You could always get some nice big magnetic signs on the sides ? Keeps the new customers coming, to replace those lost or dumped!
 
It is after all the cheapest form of advertising apart from referrals!

Well that's what i would do :)


That's what I do.
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: ftp on November 06, 2009, 04:36:55 pm
Do they stick to aluminium?
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: pingu on November 07, 2009, 12:17:19 pm
Polite bump.... :)

FAO Cozy...I take it your pikey wagon has lost a wheel then... ;D
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: macmac on November 07, 2009, 12:52:00 pm
Personally, I don't have sign writing. The reason for that is because I want to retain a good level of controll over the quotes a have to give & know where they came from. I haven't time to deal with enquiries from any tom, dick or harry if you know what I mean. ;)
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: pingu on November 07, 2009, 01:04:45 pm
Thanks for the input..no sign writing it is then...

Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: bobby p on November 07, 2009, 01:52:48 pm
whats behind that little door on the side of the l/r ?
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: macmac on November 07, 2009, 02:07:01 pm
whats behind that little door on the side of the l/r ?

A pair of waterproof cloggs? ;D
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: pingu on November 07, 2009, 05:00:16 pm
Thats just a cubby hole which can fit a jerry can....but I was thinking about using that for pump controller, 12v submersible pump switch and hose to fill trolley/backpack and for tank emptying hose/valve.

Some people who do overland trips find behind that area a good place to fit a additional 45 litre tank for water or fuel..

Thanks for that very valuable input mac ;D

Cheers
Dave.
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: Window Washers on November 07, 2009, 05:07:06 pm
work coming ion all the time with no sign writing, canvessing,leaflet drops or advertising  ;D ;D
You cannot sign write a horse Stan that would be cruel ::), that would be classed as branding but in the wrong context  ;D

these window window wipers ::)
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: Mr Bungalow on November 15, 2009, 01:35:39 pm
Hello Pingu,

Sign writing is a must, although you do get a lot of work from word of mouth.

If you travel around a lot and go further out your business is seen by a whole lot more people and could become more recognised.

All I can say to this is YES to sign writing.

Kind regards. :) 
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: Ross G on November 15, 2009, 04:48:29 pm

I've had a few vans and estates through the years but Thursday of this coming week will see me get my first sign written on my vehicle.
I've always picked up business no problem without it but thought i'd give it a go, looking forward to looking the part in my sign written Connect
Title: Re: sign writing or not?
Post by: Window Washers on November 15, 2009, 05:01:36 pm
Pingu,

you will not regret it if done well it will make you money  ;)