What to do? all my clients are out of business
What to do? all my clients are out of business
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Well, I got laid off as many around here did. I registered my company, got insurance, set up my home office, etc. Got a couple tiny jobs from a couple existing clients that were kind enough to come with me. Unfortunately those clients are now "tits up" as they say. So now I've got no clients and no work. I was doing subdivisions and commercial developments (wasn't everyone?), but I have experience in roadway design, retaining wall design, septic system design, flood studies, and some waste water treatment. Any advice on what to do next? Is McDonald's hiring?





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With our proposals on projects, some of the lowball bids that end up getting taken are insane. In fact when I figured the fastest I could do these jobs, I would make more working at McDonalds and have no liability. Of course these lowballers always cause projects to die an early death helping no one.
Just stick it through if you can. We are trying our best and I know we are building a nice reputation through this super housing depression. I really think if you can make your new company get through these times you will be in a very good position on whatever type of small housing boom happens shortly. And it's coming. Starting to feel a little of the rumbling right now.
CDG, Los Angeles Civil Engineering specializing in Hillside Grading
http://cdg-ca.com
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This whole sorry mess really boils down to not enough work to go around be that for companies or for employees looking for jobs.
You do appear to have a couple of things in your favour, with a home office and insurance paid for your overheads should be minimal and I would assume you have no staff to pay or demanding pay rises. This puts you in a position of great flexibility.
Most companies seem to be in survival mode at the minute, you need to do the same, whatever that may take. I am not sure any of that is very positive, but I guess if I knew the answer I would become very rich very quick as there are millions out there in the same boat, as it is I am struggling along with the rest.
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CDG, Los Angeles Civil Engineering specializing in Hillside Grading
http://cdg-ca.com
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They work for some and you never know.
Charlie
www.facsco.com
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Thanks for mentioning elance.com. At least it's another avenue.
ebidboard.com is the main govt. board for a lot of munis in Southern California.
CDG, Los Angeles Civil Engineering specializing in Hillside Grading
http://cdg-ca.com
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It's a shot, and it's the government so be prepared to fill out forms and get clearance, it's not for the easily frustrated. I finally got on, and when I went to quote, I found out I had to mail in another clearance form. But one day It may pay off. Right now it's a challenge, a goal. I have a list of the steps you have to take from the local small business contact so if you want, I could Email the instructions.
You also have to be incorporated.
Charlie
www.facsco.com
RE: What to do? all my clients are out of business
facs: Does that mean only INC, or can it be LLC?
Civil Development Group, LLC
Los Angeles Civil Engineering specializing in Hillside Grading
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