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Need something to keep the crews busy and cash flow moving during your fourth quarter? Professional holiday light installation can be the perfect fit for the fourth?EUR??,,????'?????<???(R)quarter blues. Landscapers and irrigation installers are increasingly being asked by their customers if they offer holiday light installation services. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to provide another profit-making service to your competitive business?
Holiday light installation, once developed correctly, can be extremely profitable and beneficial to your existing business, or as a new startup business. Training is available from a variety of sources including Village Lighting Company ( www.villagelightingcompany.com). Only a small crew, simple tools, and relatively easy training are necessary to jump into this exciting industry. Training packages include in-depth information on marketing, crews, job bidding and pricing, installation, electrical and more. In many cases, customer service, training classes and seminars are also available to get you up and running in the holiday lighting industry. The timing for holiday lighting is fast and profitable: sales and installation begin in October and finish up when the lights are taken down in January.
It?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s relatively fast to get started once you?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?ve been trained. First, begin by marketing yourself. Get the word out to your existing customers that you install holiday lighting! You may use postcards, doorknob hangers, invoice mailers or a variety of yellow page and phone adds to accomplish this. Once the word is out, your customers will find you. Focus early in the season on one particular neighborhood. Once the neighbors see the beautiful work you do, it won?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?t be long before many more neighbors join in on the festivities.
Second, be a professional. Your clients will hire you to create the magic and flash of Christmas. Be creative and explore your design possibilities. Quality of product, coupled with the ability to create unique designs will set your company apart from the others. Many products are available through the web and from the traditional box stores. As with all products, quality counts and using quality lighting products can prevent costly maintenance. There are patented and unique products specifically designed for professional holiday lighting not available at the traditional ?EUR??,,????'?????<?big box?EUR??,,????'?????<? stores.
Lastly, never forget to take advantage of the opportunity to further develop loyalty among your customer base. Depending on your business, you may now be able to service your customers year around, whether it is lawn care, irrigation, hardscape work, building a deck or gazebo or installing low-voltage lighting. The holiday light installation you do in October and December can help you create and maintain a continuity of services with customers and insure they remain loyal, profitable customers.
Holiday light installation can add a whole new dimension to your existing business. Additionally, there are many resources available to you to get started in this industry. With a little research and training, your holiday lighting business will up and running in no time.
150 ?EUR??,,????'?????<???(R) Maximum wattage recommended when using 16-gauge cable to prevent voltage drop. The maximum recommended length of 16-gauge cable is 100 feet.
250 ?EUR??,,????'?????<???(R) Maximum wattage recommended when using 12-gauge cable to prevent voltage drop. The maximum recommended length of 16-gauge cable is 200 feet.
Source: www.lightingfacts.com
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