This message is a reply to an archived post by G1355 on May 09, 2013 at 18:59:28.
The original subject was "Re: Small Engine Repair Shop Prices what is goodtoo much?".
The insurance recommendation is one that is overlooked by many starting in the small engine repair business. As you try to offer what you think is a good deal on labor, you are selling yourself short. Not far from here a few years back a guy started a small engine shop in his dad's garage. He was charging $25.00 hr labor rate, and started building a client base. Problem 1, never went to school for small engine repair, and problem 2 never purchased insurance. An engine he worked on was not serviced correctly, and well combustion engines can explode, such as this one did. It severely injured two persons one being a child. Well his dad was sued and lost the farm, they live in a trailer now and both still have their pay garnished until all is settled. No one likes paying insurance, however you will be glad you have it. Still they have to live with the damage caused by lack of schooling and training. Business owners take a lot of risk dealing with the public, and providing a service. Like you have heard before, " you get what you pay for". Many trades today require State license and insurance, this is to protect the client.
I know this is a old post, but wanted to share this story, maybe to help folks out.
I charge $69.00 hr shop rate, and you will see labor rates change by the area and State they operate in, however anything under 65.00 an hr, you are selling yourself short. We pay a lot of money to school our mechanics and keep them up to date with the latest. I am for small business, and I have helped many small shops get started. Competition is healthy for our economy!
The original subject was "Re: Small Engine Repair Shop Prices what is goodtoo much?".
The insurance recommendation is one that is overlooked by many starting in the small engine repair business. As you try to offer what you think is a good deal on labor, you are selling yourself short. Not far from here a few years back a guy started a small engine shop in his dad's garage. He was charging $25.00 hr labor rate, and started building a client base. Problem 1, never went to school for small engine repair, and problem 2 never purchased insurance. An engine he worked on was not serviced correctly, and well combustion engines can explode, such as this one did. It severely injured two persons one being a child. Well his dad was sued and lost the farm, they live in a trailer now and both still have their pay garnished until all is settled. No one likes paying insurance, however you will be glad you have it. Still they have to live with the damage caused by lack of schooling and training. Business owners take a lot of risk dealing with the public, and providing a service. Like you have heard before, " you get what you pay for". Many trades today require State license and insurance, this is to protect the client.
I know this is a old post, but wanted to share this story, maybe to help folks out.
I charge $69.00 hr shop rate, and you will see labor rates change by the area and State they operate in, however anything under 65.00 an hr, you are selling yourself short. We pay a lot of money to school our mechanics and keep them up to date with the latest. I am for small business, and I have helped many small shops get started. Competition is healthy for our economy!
