i agree with eagle there, "big A". if you are going to focus on residential and light commercial work, set some time aside, and gas money, and go around your area, introduce yourself to the GC's, be "up front" with them and tell them what your attempting to do, what your qualifications are, and why you think you can save them some money and time, while meeting all compliance requirements. you know what i mean, [Linked Image], "smooze" with them a little, sell yourself and your new company. you'd be surprised at how much work you can generate that way, through "word-of-mouth" and evidence of past successes. probably wouldnt hurt to put together a little one-page "line card" type of thing, with the name of your company, your "specialties", and methods of contacting you. sorta like an 8 1/2 by 11 "business card."
be advised, unless you are particularly "blessed", you will lose a lot of bids, compared to the ones you get; and some of the ones you get, you'll probably lose your butt on. the nature of the "beast", but, it gets better, and, after each bid package, you'll learn something new, (hopefully).. [Linked Image]


hope this helps,

gramps