When I imagine 30 service electricians out in trucks bidding work, I feel a physical shudder run up my spine, as my peripheral vision starts to blur, then I grip my wallet very tightly and take a moment to calm down…
If the book works for you then wax on, I am not knocking how you run your business. However having done this for a while there are a few mistakes I will not repeat, number one of which is NEVER discuss estimates, pricing or billing with your electricians. That practice is how our 3 largest competitors got started in the business, and has cost us a few really good men. My service crew is strictly T&M, and any small bids are done through the office. There aint nothing scientific about estimating.
It is interesting hearing how you do it though.
[This message has been edited by ITO (edited 12-06-2006).]
