Posts Tagged ‘industry tips’
5 Tips For Branding Company Vehicles
Work vehicles are highly visible, rolling billboards. Most companies will put the company logo and a phone number on a spot or two on the vehicle, giving it little thought. While this approach is better than nothing, it is always best to consider the following before investing in your rolling billboard. 1. Be Clear With…
Read MoreKey Questions to Ask Potential Commercial Vehicle Buyers
Questions You Should Be Asking Potential Buyers It may go without saying, but there are several questions you should be asking commercial customers when they contact you about an upfit. Needs vary greatly from person to person and company to company. Taking time to learn more about your customer and their operation will prove beneficial…
Read MoreWhat is Content Marketing and Why is it Important?
Statistics show 78 percent of consumers prefer to learn about a company via articles over traditional advertising. Additionally, 70 percent believe organizations that provide original content are more interested in building a relationship with consumers. Today, creating original content for your digital platforms (such as social media channels and websites) is the key to building…
Read More6 Tips For Configuring Your Next Platform Body
Platform bodies, flatbeds, flatdecks, there are numerous names used across North America for this versatile material hauling product. On the surface, a platform body seems so simple. Yet spec’ing the wrong flatbed for your application can create an inefficient, and even dangerous, work truck. Use these six tips when it is time to buy your…
Read More7 Used Work Truck Buying Tips
1. Maintenance & Service History Many times, commercial trucks will have a pretty comprehensive maintenance and service history recorded by the company who bought it new and put it into service. Obviously this is easier to obtain if you are purchasing a one-owner commercial vehicle. Check this over thoroughly ensuring all recommended maintenance intervals were…
Read More5 Avenues To Network and Grow Your Business
Even as the digital age continues to mature and evolve, many trade-focused local businesses continue to uncover business opportunities through networking. From plumbers and electricians to contractors and more, a lot of the business development is still done through face-to-face interactions. Trust is vital within the trades. Lucky for you, there are numerous outlets for…
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