It sounds like you may be in an area with no licensing requirements. That could make it tough to compete.
I've found that trying to compete on price isn't going to get you the best contractors, instead bottom feeders. I don't want to work for a contractor that will drop me just because somebody comes in $10 cheaper. If a good contractor is happy with their current electrician, then they won't switch for anything, but when they are unhappy with them, they will pay me more to do a better, more reliable job.
[This message has been edited by Electric Eagle (edited 01-29-2004).]
