When it comes to getting work done in or around your home, it is imperative that you find the right person – one who you can trust to get on with the job and do it well. If you have ever seen the programme Cowboy Builders, you will have a good idea of how costly it can be to hire the wrong person. There are all sorts of horror stories about tradespeople who start a job, take the money and never complete it or just disappear into thin air. There are lots of reliable and hard working tradespeople out there, but it can take time to find the right one. A good way to identify the person you need is to attend networking events and these are some reasons to consider it.
Get referrals
When you are on the search for a tradesperson, it can be very easy to go with the first person you find and this can end up causing costly mistakes. With a network event, you get the chance to speak to a range of people and get some useful referrals, which makes it much less likely that you will hire the wrong person.
It’s free
One reason to attend is that there’s no cost – so why not! If nothing else, you’ll get the chance to speak to people in your area and even meet new friends. If you end up with some useful contacts, this is another bonus.
Simple process
Finding the right tradesperson can be a lengthy process and you may not even know where to start. Networking is a simple process. There is no need to spend hours looking on social media or waiting for replies, you get direct access to tradespeople and can use the old fashioned art of face-to-face communication.
Personable
It is not only important that your tradesperson is good, they also need to be likeable. After all, they will probably be spending a fair amount of time in your home doing the work. It is difficult to tell whether you will get on with someone if you have never met them and you can eliminate this problem by attending networking events instead.
Future contacts
You may be looking for contacts now, but there will probably be a need for future assistance in other areas. Attending a networking event is a good way to get contacts both for now and for future needs.
Why not attend one of our networking events and make connections with tradespeople in your local area? Give us a call to find out more.
