Business Success

Business of the Week: Dean Hoyes Painting -

Written by Staff Writer | Jul 25, 2012 6:13:18 AM

Dean Hoyes from Dean Hoyes Painting & Decorating has some pretty good numbers on his side. Not only does he win about 50% of the jobs he quotes on, he also has 20 positive feedback reviews.

How many jobs have you quoted on?
Over 60

How many new customers have you won?
30-plus

Is ServiceSeeking.com.au successful in helping you win work?
Yes, I find ServiceSeeking.com.au a great way to win work. It helps if you have plenty of feedback and are qualified in your trade.

What other types of marketing does your business do?
I do some local advertising on a site a local site.

How do they compare to ServiceSeeking.com.au?
Nowhere near as good. I have found ServiceSeeking.com.au to be a great way to get your business out there. I’ve had numerous jobs from word of mouth from ServiceSeeking.com.au customers.

Any tips for new businesses?
New businesses need to follow up on any quotes they have sent through, also they need to be qualified and have any relevant licenses, and have this information displayed so it’s easier to win jobs.