Starting my own "business"

[mudfreak99]

Hey guys, i just wanted to let everyone know that today I got my first official business...
I am working out of my garage repairing four wheelers and bikes (and of course trikes)...

My first one done is a timberwolf... I had to do a winter inspection, and tune up..

Anyone have any pointers for doing this? (the business not the work)
Thanks
Josh

[Honda300ex]

One good thing to not do is don't over charge people i have seen lots of mechainics in my town go upder becuase they cheated people bad and got a bad rep.

[BIGKAHUNA]

Honesty, honesty, honesty.....oh and did I mention honesty? Good mechanics are hard to find, good mechanics that are honest are extremely hard to find. If you treat your customers right they will be loyal to you. I know cause I too have a business. You simply cannot beat word of mouth and the only way to get good word of mouth is to do quality work.

[mudfreak99]

Well honesty is not a problem for me..
As for word of mouth I have alot of people that are always giving me praises and this customer was atctualy refered to me by a friend that does work, but he just dosen'thave enough time right now.

[Honda300ex]

Mud, how you not online but on replyen or is my buddy list just mess up. you get my email?

[mudfreak99]

I am online.... and yes I got your e-mail

[OldSchoolin86]

Don't charge to little or you'll be swamped and it won't pay off. Also if your not sure you want a job just over bid it and let them decide. If you get it it will be worth it if not oh well you didn't want it anyway.

[200x Basket]

:D make sure they dont read this board. :D

[mudfreak99]

Heck, I hope they do read this board... I have more praises then anything.

[200x Basket]

i actually was refering to the information :-D

[mudfreak99]

what info????

[200x Basket]

just talking about the tips and stuff on the board.
good luck, i know a guy that makes a living working out of the shop behind his house. the bad econy is actually helping him because fewer people can afford to have a "pro" do the work.

invest in manuals. they are very important.

[mudfreak99]

Well, thanks for the praise, and the luck... I may need it. I know a couple guys that do this but my PRICES ARE LOWER!