Starting a Gutter Business

Starting a Gutter Business? Or maybe you already have a gutter installation business but are in need of some more clients? Here are some ideas to get you started in the right direction.

Business Plan:
First you need to create a business plan or have a through idea of what you will need to begin your gutter installation business. Your business plan can be simple or complex, depending on what your needs are. Will you need a loan to buy a gutter machine? etc.

Register your new gutter business and hire an accountant, or learn how to file your business taxes. If you are unsure about how to file your business taxes you can hire an accoutnant to help you get setup for the first year.

Find your Supplier:
Get in touch with a good national supplier like American Rainware and only order the materials that you need per job. Otherwise you may be forced to warehouse some of your overstocked materials.

Next, what products are you going to carry? Ask your supplier what products they have available and what they would recommend. Remember, they have been in the business for a long time and will know what a good product for your area would be.

Purchase your Equipment:
Gutter Machine GutterMachinesforSale.com
Coil
Truck GutterMachinesforSale.com
Trailer GutterMachinesforSale.com
Gutter Ladder

Create your Brand:
You'll need some company shirts and a logo. The more that you can display your logo the better. People will remember a good logo and colors. If you skip this step you will easily be outdone by your competition! Your customers are looking for a skilled professional, and you have to look like one too. That's part of adding trust and credibility to your company. The better you look and perform, the more people will talk about your service and the more referrals you will achieve.

A basic brand contains:
A Logo
Slogan / Theme / Selling Point (What makes you different)
Business Cards
Flyers / Brochures

If you really want to go full speed try adding some extras like:
Truck Decals
All Weather Business Card Holder for your truck
Door Hangers
Company Shirts
Company Hats
Mailing Cards

Advertising your company:
There are different ways that you can advertise. Keep in mind that anyone will take your money and put your name somewhere, but don't stick with it if it doesn't work!

Advertising in the local newspaper might be a start.
A Yellow Pages listing. (nothing to big and expensive)
Joining an Business Group or Association like the NRGCA
Start a Search Engine Friendly website Signup
Start a Mailing Campaign Contact us
Hit the ground and go canvassing!

Hopefully we have given you some gutter marketing ideas, if you have any questions or would like to implement some of these strategies. Contact Us