Scheme Logos on work uniform.

[telectrix]

 

[ipf]

If they're using you to advertise, they should give them to members for free......but do they? DTF.
They won't offer freebies with a 4 day 18th edition course, even. Just another 'extra', IMO......claim your vat back.

 

[NDG Elecs]

If they're using you to advertise, they should give them to members for free......but do they? DTF.
They won't offer freebies with a 4 day 18th edition course, even. Just another 'extra', IMO......claim your vat back.

Agreed and that's partly why I am happy to wear the Schneider ones - I certainly wouldn't pay for them!

 

[Pete999]

Appologizes Pete, I have a tendency of not making my posts very clear.

What I was meant was when I'm standing at the counter in my local wholesalers, I noticed that 9 out of 10 times the person next to me has got NICEIC plastered all over his T-shirt. I didn't mean the wholesalers were selling them.

I think they might be purchased through the schemes, NICEIC might be recommended their members wear them ? I know they have a bit of reputation for strongly recommending their members use their test forms etc.

Just reading through your post again, I thought you meant the Wholesaler was flogging Scheme Work-wear, my error not yours.

 

[sham]

Yes, hoping it will get them more work and makes them seem more professional. All big companies have scheme logos which makes others want to be scheme members. Except for the clever few. However in the case of domestic works, customers don't think about the logo on your shirt. They just want the light to turn on and off.

 

[sham]

There's no problem, I'm just curious if this is something I should be looking into as I'm a newbie to this self-employed malarkey.
From a customers point of view, taking recommendations and reputation out of the equation both contractors offer the same price..

If Peter turns up to price for a job in a New VW with full Van wrap and NICEIC logos over the place do you think in general he is more likely to get the job over Paul who turns up in a White Transit and no branding ?

Obviously in an ideal world the customer would hopefully choose the person who has reccomendations and good reviews etc.

I've always been against advertising large logos on any kind of clothing but the post was created really because in the future is this something I, or anyone else who has a new company should be looking into.

In my experience the customer goes for cheapest quote. Allot of domestic customers don't understand all this scheme business.

 

[Pete999]

In my experience the customer goes for cheapest quote. Allot of domestic customers don't understand all this scheme business.

Don't think anyone does Mate, as long as your bank balance is OK, quench doesn't bounce your in, free to peddle the incompetence given to you by the training companies.

 

[telectrix]

They just want the light to turn on and off.

and preferably only when they operate the switch.

 

[Squid]

Looking smart is, in my view, more professional.

This is how I roll up to a client...........

 

[sparksfly]

I had a clear silicone tube split near my flies recently....not a good look !!...do they do knee pockets with those slick trousers ?
Seriously...I think it is important to have a look when meeting clients. A name, logo can give a more professional image. If more people wear black/red shirts with NIC on them, I have no problem, I will just wear another colour.
I do have shirts with my name on which is nice.. next time it will be written backwards so when I look in the mirror I will remember who I really am..
signed "TRAEHHSALF DROL DIPUTS"