How can I improve my marble & granite company?

Question

I have a marble & granite company in Brooklyn, NY. We have been in business for the past 30 yrs. In the past 5 years business hasn’t been too well, especially with the economy. My business is a family owned company. We invested in the Water Jet Machine, hoping to improve business and expanding but haven’t succeeded. Is there anyone out there that has any information or ideas that can help us?

Answer 1

Contact all the builders in your area and send them out informationl packages about your business and what you offer.  Make full colored fliers and pass them around.  Advertisement is key.  If you can get in good with builders and contractors then word gets spread about your business and you will get referrals from other people.  You can also create your own website, create a social networking page etc.  Anything to promote your business!  

Answer 2

try using your marbles for your ping pongs

Answer 3

Improving it as far as what goes though? Sales, profits, margins, etc? Need to be more specific as to what you want to improve on. What products do you make with the marble & granite? Need to know more information regarding your company in order to help you. Feel free to contact me if you'd like.

Answer 4

Do you have a company website?

Answer 5

Here are the few trick of the trade about business management

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Other then that i hope you have a online presence, if not please make a website about your business, place do some advertising campaigns, it will surely give your business a boost.

Answer 6

I would need to know much more about the business before offering any real help. In general, marketing (not just advertising) is the first area to focus on. Why did you invest in a Water Jet Machine? How do people know about the services you offer?