As the nights draw in and we all look forward to a time of peace and goodwill, the last things you want from a customer is a demand to have his gate install finished by Christmas and then questions about your gate automation prices.
Customers know they get what they pay for, particularly with something as big and complex as gate automation. But they don’t always understand why they have to pay your prices if they can find the kit you’re installing cheaper on the Internet.
Unfortunately, there are now quite a few companies who happily sell to end users at trade prices and this can cause you a massive headache. We have been battling all year against this practice and we’ve had some success in getting them to raise their advertised prices so that you professionals can stand a chance of making a living.
I’ve been where you are and done what you do and I appreciate how difficult it can be. Today, I can be more help to more installers by supplying well priced gate automation kits and parts, backed up by expert technical support. This means that you avoid as much on-site misery as possible and get back into the warm faster with a happier customer.
That’s our philosophy and happy customers mean more business for you through referrals and on-going maintenance. It’s a long term view and it doesn’t come as easily or as quickly as the ‘buy it cheap and forget it’ school of gate automation.
It isn’t easy out there and it is getting worse. Costs are going up and standards are forcing you to buy and maintain extra equipment like force testers. You’re also having to get extra training for new qualifications that will come into force soon. The cost of your installs has gone up because you need to quote for, and install safety equipment. And all the time you have to think about how to stay in business when you still have to guarantee and maintain your customers’ gates.
So, as Christmas fast approaches, the last thing you need is someone selling to your potential customers at the trade prices you buy at.
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