[Kinver_Clean]

I think a piccy is effective. My Yell ad went up by a considerable amount when I put a photo on it- I think the same for a van.
I have not had my van written as I do a lot of work for other companies who dont want my name pushed. (not sub contract-I set the prices) The van is getting old now for signing anyway, its a tossup whether to go for a new one or retire gracefully.
If I do get a new one it will be signed.
It also makes you drive more considerately.

[Neil Grainger]

Craig

Competitive does not mean cheap in my mind, Never come accross anyone focusing on the price that has picked out the van and called.

I sell myself from the quotes, I explain all the pro's and con's about CC but price is only a problem to people that want it for next to nothing anyway and none of us want these customers anyway.

Cheers

Neil

[craigp]

ive just learnt its best not to say some things as if a customer wants to use you they will anyway, i used to say on leaflets 'we move furniture no extra cost' want a prat i know, well if i never wrote it i had the job anyway, only now i had to move there bloody furniture, and they excpect me too alright!

now that i dont say this customers say to me on the phone, "oh i can move most things but would you mind helping me with a large table we have?"

i say " well we dont mind helping you move a few things" like im doing them a favour now

[the red carpet]

Anyone seen the new Alltec demo van? now that is ott.

And ott is good in my opinion, it creates interest, my new van will be a headturner when i get it done i know that.

As for a message im gonna go with

"DO YOUR CARPETS NEED CLEANING??" 

or

"COULD YOUR CARPETS DO WITH A CLEAN??"

This in my mind, attracts attention, and most people will be thinking, oh yeah they do actually.

If your van stands out the same people will see it over and over, and eventually that question will bug the hell out of them and they will give in (thats the theory anyway)

Other things i think that are worth doing with vans are, the buisness card holders you get, or a leaflet box on the side, some people might not be interested enough to stop and take down your number at that time but might just grab a leaflet or card to read latter.

I also like the idea of directing people to a recorded message or website where they can get more info without feeling threatened, a large percentage of the jobs i get from my leaflets say they have looked at my site first.

[Adam Young]

Hi All,

Red, my thoughts too.

My vans getting signed next week on the back above the doors I pose the Question in bright red.NEED YOU'RE CARPETS AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANED???The same at the top of the front windscreen. I'd get it on the sides, but it's only a Berlingo so limited for space.

My local Guy's excellent and can supply anywhere. www.cca-signs.co.uk

Regards, Adam.

[Eureka Ventures]

Adam

Should read 'need YOUR carpets...'

Freddie

[Adam Young]

Thanks for spotting the Typo Freddy, thankfully its only in this post!

Regards,

Adam