Baxters Retic Services

1. Tell us about your business

I'm a sole trader looking to expand my business. I range from domestic installs and maintenance to commercial installs and maintenance, I have a range of systems I can use pending on which direction customers like too go. E.g. standard spray systems dual programmes or blanket coverage, drip systems for a better enviromental solution, to rotator or gear drive systems in larger areas. I always pride myself on high quality workmenship.

2. When and why did you start your business?

I started my business in october 2008 after working for other large irrigation companies for 12 years. I learmt all i can and was thankful for the knowledge, I felt it was time to branch out on my own for a further challenge and to expand and grow my own business.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with your business?

I feel a lot more satisfaction in my work now I have more control over the quality and care put into every project. I have used a couple more employees during the summer months, but need more regular work to keep growing.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

I have ran out of work during winter and have had a couple of large projects that companies go under which cost me alot.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

I have done alot of flyers to letterboxes, I advertise yellow pages which get me alot but cost a arm and a leg. Im in the process of developing my own web site, which I hope genarates business aswell.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

I would have to say yellow pages just because of overall costing

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

Being able to work outside in a lot of different locations.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

My brother has grown into respectful concreting company. He is also want encouraged me to start my business. Also the growth of my friend business who now has 11 employees.

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

I hope to grow and have my own retic shop and several good employees that always strive to better themselves and the people around them.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

I would have to say don't give up, keep on going even if things are going wrong think possitive.

Contact us at: bradbaxter @ live.com.au