Re: looking for installations contracts.

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On 15 Jan 2007 02:53:11 -0800, "dola2007"
<doladeinde@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>I started a security company back in 2000. I was fortunate to find a
>company that gave us a contract to install public view monitors and
>security systems in many large groceries store chains in the bay area.
>The company also gave us more jobs of installing and configuring
>computers, routers and other network components for its new customers.
>As a result I employed very dedicated individuals who worked on those
>projects. As time went on, the company added more jobs for us by asking
>us to participate in Comcast cable TV installations. As my company
>expanded, I never realized the worse day coming ahead. The company felt
>that it was too expensive to do business in california and so relocated
>to Arizona. As a result, I had to lay off all those employees.
>Currently my company has no contracts or anything to do. It has been
>very difficult for us to find any contract or find a source where we
>could be back in real business. I have searched and searched for any
>source that gives such contracts but failed. I'm almost bankrupt.
> Do you have any suggestion or advice for me? We are licensed by the
>State to do what we're doing and also have C-7 contractor license.
>Thanks


Sounds like you need to make some sales.  Nothing happens unless a
sale is made.  While you may have concentrated on doing sub-contract
work in the past, perhaps it's time to generate your own clients.  Of
course it takes money to develop an all-out marketing campaign, or
hire salesman.  If there are no contracts for you to sub under I see
no other way.   Go bang on some doors yourself, that is free.  Sell to
markets you haven't considered before (resi, industrial, heavy and
light commercial, government): fire, CCTV, burglary, access control,
gate operators, data, medical alerts, nurse call, intercoms, home
automation, home theatre, etc....


If you insist on sub-contracting there is usually plenty of work
pulling cable for data companies.  Maybe even check out SAT TV
installation to keep the guys busy until you can get a marketing
effort going.

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