Have you ever stopped to think about how much time is lost to the everyday tradesman time drains that take you away from running your business?
For the tradespeople I work with, there are three areas that can massively drain their time, and chances are you’ll recognise at least one of them!
1. Tradesman Time Drains: The Time Wasters
You’ve had an enquiry. You’ve played email tennis and messaging ping pong. You’ve finally managed to have a conversation, put together a quote and sent it over.
Only to discover that you weren’t quite the right fit.
Perhaps they didn’t realise how much the work would cost, were just looking for a bit of free advice, or took all the information you’d provided and decided to do the job themselves.
All that time spent communicating, researching and quoting, with absolutely nothing to show for it.
2. The ones that never quite cross the finish line
You’ve followed up the enquiry, played the obligatory email tennis and messaging ping pong, and finally the stars have aligned!
They’re the perfect client. You’ve done the background work, prepared the quote and sent it across.
And then… nothing.
Tumbleweed. Crickets. Radio silence.
So what now? Do you spend more time chasing them, taking you away from finding and winning your next job, or do you let another potential opportunity disappear into the canyon of missed opportunities?
Sometimes people just need a gentle nudge or a little reassurance. But finding the time to do that is another matter.
3. The non-payers
You’ve navigated your way through the maze of messages and emails, spent time preparing the quote, bought the materials, completed the job and everything has gone brilliantly.
You send the invoice.
And then… nothing.
Now this isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s money that belongs to your business, and you need it paid.
You know you need to chase it, but every reminder, phone call and follow-up takes you away from doing what you should be doing: winning more work and running your business.
And let’s be honest, nobody gets into the trades because they love chasing unpaid invoices!
These are just three examples of tradesman time drains, but there are plenty more little jobs that can eat away at your working day.
So, where do I come in?
This is exactly where I can help.
As your Virtual Assistant, I can take these time-consuming tasks off your hands so you can concentrate on running and growing your business.
Here’s how:
- Qualifying enquiries: I can help filter enquiries and establish whether potential customers are a good fit for your business before you spend valuable time quoting.
- Following up quotes: I’ll keep track of outstanding quotes and follow up with potential customers. Sometimes all it takes is a little reassurance or a gentle nudge to turn an enquiry into a job.
- Chasing unpaid invoices: I’ll manage payment reminders and follow-ups, keeping track of what’s outstanding and helping you stay on top of your cash flow.
Imagine how much time that could give back to you and your business.
More time to get out on the tools, concentrate on winning new work, grow your business or perhaps just enjoy a better work-life balance.
What is draining your time?
Every business has those little jobs that seem to take forever but still need doing.
The question is, do you really need to be the person doing all of them?
If you’re a tradesperson who is spending too much time dealing with enquiries, chasing quotes or following up unpaid invoices, let’s have a chat.
No pressure, no complicated sales pitch. Just a friendly conversation about what you could hand over and how I could help.
Let’s stop the tradesman time drains and get some of your time back!
Want to find out how I can help?
You can find out more about my services or get in touch for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
🌐 Website: https://joannathompsonva.co.uk
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Joanna Thompson
Joanna Thompson VA
Practical business support with a little sparkle! ✨