What about sponsoring a local t-ball or soccer team or something? I've never known the return on that, but I do respect businesses that help out their community. Also, perhaps buying a champion market animal at the local stock show? Just a couple of quick ones that were on the top of my brain.
-Fisher
Another: Oriental trading has alot of business oriented "give-away" items (Cups, notepads, pens, etc.). Perhaps handing these out at a local festival, etc.?
Jake, more specifically, what part of the metroplex is the shop located in. I'm sure local economy plays into this somehow.
Its in the Keller/Fort Worth border, close to Roanoke and North Richland Hills. We have been asking around so to speak and most of the businesses have been saying the same thing as us, its dead. Im hoping it will pick back up soon, it sucks to see my boss work so hard and so good and have so little business.
Like Mike said, are there many new Kwik Kar, Pep Boys, Firestone, etc. service centers in the area (new Wal-mart nearby)? These places could have taken some of his business. I'd be willing to bet that many people just aren't having their cars serviced as much as they used to due to the high gas prices and slumping economy.
He also makes a great point about your job. Keep your options open regarding further employment. If the business continues to go south, you might be looking for something else soon.
That is exactly it. Back when it was first opened in the mid 80's he was the only mechanic in that area for 3 miles in every direction. Now there are 2 Wal-Marts within 5 miles and a few Kwik Kars and some Exxon service stations. Like I said, everyone in this area has been saying the same thing, its dead slow. The quality has not went down because since ive been there it is A+ work from what I can see. Hopefully things will change, I Love going to work everyday and thats something I have never had before.
