being a pro in the service business: uniforms - image & perceptions

Posted by hw on November 1st, 2019

It\'s time for 2003 online magazine by ProGardenBizProGardenBiz. . . Professionals in the service industry: Uniforms Jack Stone copyright all pictures and perception articles©2003 released by online magazine ProGardenBiz prog, the era of all faded jeans has arrived. Find the shortest path to the rag bucket for all torn T-shirts. It\'s time for the uniform! What is your company doing? Irrigation and sprinkler, Landscape Contractors, lawn maintenance, in-house landscape plant care, nursery and growth sites, water features, landscape design? Our customers and how they see us have a common element. Many of you may have noticed that you see your competitors and his employees getting more and more often in some sort of uniform. Whether they are wearing a green T-shirt and jeans, or a work shirt with the company name, employee name, logo and a hat and pants, it all boils down to making you look like a businessman who doesn\'t care about the quality of your work. This is the image and opinion of your customers, current and potential customers and employees. Uniformed gardeners and gardeners usually get higher hourly labor prices from customers than people who don\'t, or they get more work and sign more than their competitors That alone is enough to convince you to start wearing some sort of uniform. Uniforms do all kinds of image-related things. They tell your customers that you are professional, reliable, consistent and organized. You have a strong self-esteem. Because if you care about yourself, you care about them. You can be trusted because you or your employees don\'t look like thieves. It seems that people who know what they are doing will be respected. The uniform separates you from your competitors. As part of the \"first impression\" concept, they become important sales tools. Uniforms also help your staff feel proud and belonging to the \"team. It reduces the cost of their clothing, so the uniform becomes a raise! The uniforms of various staff members that some contractors even work in large residential communities or their landscape and maintenance departments vary slightly to promote a healthy sense of competition. Other considerations are that many government agencies require contractor employees to be easily identified when dealing with public or government property. As homeowners associations and property management companies demand uniforms more frequently. What uniform do you wear? You need to know something before you answer this question. There are various forms of uniforms. You can choose T-shirt, work clothes ( Long and short sleeves) Pants, shorts, hats, jackets, windbreaker, work clothes, vests, belts, socks, shoes and gloves. The quality of the material is also important. Will you provide summer and winter uniforms? Remember, the \"weight\" of the fabric of the shirt and trousers may vary. The company name is- Will you show silk on it or will you use a patch? Every employee should have a clean shirt at work every day. Can you count on your staff to wash your uniform well? Many companies that produce uniforms have styles of men and women, but not all. Most gardeners and gardeners who wear uniforms or provide them to their employees choose T-shirts with the company logo silk on the back. This is the least expensive option for you, especially if you have a high turnover or have a lot of seasonal work. Short-sleeved working shirt with company name, logo and employee name is preferred. A well-made shirt can last for years, especially if it is washed well and is not abused. Let the uniform work and let your uniform do what you should. You should design a dress code. Dress code is an understanding between you and your employees of what you expect them to look like at work. For example, your staff should not be allowed to take off their shirts on hot days. The semi-naked gardener running around in the apartment community gave a bad impression. That uniform shirt. Bush or tied around the lawn mower handle is not good for you. Also, it\'s actually cooler to wear a shirt. The sweat is piled up on the shirt rather than completely evaporated, keeping the skin cool for longer periods of time. They should wear pants when cutting grass, grinding edges, using a weed whip or any other equipment. There is no cap unless they are the cap of the company. The hair should be clean and tidy. Long hair should be tied back. The beard should be neatly trimmed. Smoking is prohibited except for rest and lunch. As you can see, there are many considerations that should go into the \"dress code. Whether you are working in the garden, you will need to carry out site maintenance, irrigation repair or lawn care in order to compete effectively in the market. Uniforms will boost your business and suit everyone in every aspect of the green industry. Uniform and uniform dress code will add a professional spirit to your business. It will bring you more customers, create a better working atmosphere and help you get more profits. That\'s why we do business. About the Author: Jack Stone is a special editor of ProGardenBiz magazine, an online magazine for professional garden and landscape contractors. Visit ProGardenBiz to learn how to get a free subscription, start- As long as your signature and active URL are included, you can publish this article for free in electronic or print. Please provide a courtesy copy of your publication or link location.