Win Your First Commercial Job

Choose a nearby business you can reliably serve and ask who books its repairs. Find out what it requires before buying extra badges or building a supplier pack.

Make the first approach specific

“I handle [work] around [area]. Who looks after maintenance, and what would you need from a new contractor?”

Send the relevant qualifications, insurance and work examples they ask for. Site-access, safety and approval requirements vary by client.

Get the first job ready to invoice

Ask for the purchase order, billing contact, payment terms and the person who can approve extra work. Check access times, induction and permits before quoting. Include that time in the price.

Use the client's required format

If they need RAMS, ask for their requirements or template. Complete it for the actual site and work; the RAMS guide explains what to check.

Send one complete handover

Send the agreed completion evidence, certificates and invoice together. Keep proposed extra work separate so accounts can see what was authorised and completed.

Updated 27 October 2026 · Report a factual error