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01-02-12, 07:07 PM | #121 |
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Re: Could I earn a living?
Whatever you do...don't turn up on your bike
Only kidding pal...All the best to you, I remember this idea when it first kicked off so glad your following through with it. Stick with it, your reputation through here and through friends is a great starter for you. Good luck! |
01-02-12, 07:10 PM | #122 | |
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We ask for a substantial deposit when the cost of repair looks likely to go over the value of the bike - happens a lot with young lads' scooters. |
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01-02-12, 08:33 PM | #123 |
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Good luck with this Chris.
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01-02-12, 10:31 PM | #124 |
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Good luck YC. I admire anyone with a viable idea, the get-up-and-go and the skill to carry it through. I know you've had shed-loads of advice already, this is just my thought (and it's easy for me to say this, because I don't personally know any of them):
There is no such thing as "mates rates". If they are actually your friends, they will understand that you have to make a living wage or there is no point you doing it. As others have said, the best form of advertising is word of mouth recommendations. Look professional, sound professional and, judging from the opinions of many people on this site, you'll do just fine. |
01-02-12, 10:45 PM | #125 |
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Re: Could I earn a living?
First dibs for a go on your ' courtesy ' bike, Chris?
Best of luck with your new venture.
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01-02-12, 10:53 PM | #126 |
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im sure ive read it in another post but plus one on the stamp for services as to some folk (like me) it matters
best of luck :thumb:
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01-02-12, 11:37 PM | #127 |
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Great news feller
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02-02-12, 07:47 PM | #128 |
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Tell ya what YC - you've done the old mechanical engineering degree and know how to solve a problem or two with a bit of logic & whatnot, are there any problem solving ideas you've had like fixerpeg or the ones on chewys stuff? I know you dont really have the full on machining and milling capabilities but if you could get a local firm to produce some bolt on bits for you, it could be another arm in your arsenal?
(obviously not talking about just copying fixerpeg & chewys ideas, but if you've had any of your own which might be useful for other people - cheaper alternative to rentec/givi topbox or hard luggage mounts? Really easy bullet camera mounts designed to bolt on to standard fairing fixing points? Waterproof Gadget mount to fit popular fruit flavoured technology products)
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You'll need to advertise, so every little helps, but you don't want them permanently on there for the pikey's to come and steal your stuff. Also helps when you take stuff to the recycling centres, as ours don't accept trade waste, so he takes them off before he drops off his bags of cuttings etc. Good luck and remember the customer is always right
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02-02-12, 08:09 PM | #130 |
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I gots magnetic roll in my office - ordered it in for a client & then never heard from them again. Been stood for a while if you're interested YC?
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