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Westcan S igns and Lighting. Eric Thomasen. Index. In The B eginning Spreading T he Word Treat ‘ E m L ike G old Anything Goes Quick Decisions Online Presence One Stop Shop Going Green Product Price Marketing Communications Distribution What It All Comes Down To Thanks To….
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WestcanSigns and Lighting Eric Thomasen
Index • In The Beginning • Spreading The Word • Treat ‘EmLike Gold • Anything Goes • Quick Decisions • Online Presence • One Stop Shop • Going Green • Product • Price • Marketing Communications • Distribution • What It All Comes Down To • Thanks To…
WESTCAN LIGHTING AND SIGNS • This is a business owned by my dad • Started in 2009 • Since then has created a monopoly in the western field • Customers are extremely happy and appreciative of the outstanding service.
In the beginning • 2 vans with bucket lifts left for Edmonton • Started by driving around at night and looking at signs that either needed repair or replacement, taking a photo of the sign, writing up a free estimate for service and calling the sign owner the next day with an estimate and the willingness to repair it for much less than the competition.
Spreading the Word • Eventually Westcan’s outstanding service and prices confirmed contracts with major national companies for western Canada. (Starbucks Coffee Canada, McDonald’s Canada, Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s Canada, Future Shop, Shell Canada and more.) • Word of their “family like business” spread and got the attention of most major business’
Spreading the Word • Unconventional advertising is one of the key aspects in their success • By providing free estimates and arriving willing to do any little task the customer needed completed, Westcan kept a group of loyal customers. For example: if they are there to complete an install, and the customer has a problem with their plumbing, Westcan employees will do what ever they can to fix it.
Treat ‘em like Gold • Taking good care of your employees makes them work harder and remain loyal • Westcan provides the latest technology to all employees (iPhones, iPads, etc.) • Above average pay keeps employees happy and loyal
Anything Goes • Flexibility towards both employees and customers provides satisfaction with customers. • Word of mouth and buzz creates a large presence in Canada.
Quick Decisions • Customers appreciate speedy service. • Where most businesses would spend time and money analyzing decisions, Westcan prides themselves on using experience and knowledge to act quickly.
Online Presence • Wescan constantly keeps contact with customers through FaceBook, Twitter, Linkdin and a user friendly website.
One Stop Shop • There are many different parts to the lighting and sign industry. Westcan covers all areas of production, distribution as well as service. • By doing this they have quickly expanded to the largest company of their kind in Western Canada
Going Green • Westcan is socially responsible. • They install low energy L.E.D. bulbs • They recycle all used electronics
Product • Westcan provides a very friendly service. • Everyone has lights, most businesses have signs. Westcan is there to service , install and repair them. • Westcan and its sister company Chris’ signs have received many awards for best new business and best boss. Chris was even on a top 40 under 40 list.
Price • Most western companies can over charge for their business, but Westcan makes sure to provide the lowest prices for the best work. • Loyal customers are the best customers.
Marketing Communications • Westcan uses the buzz factor to communicate their services. • They have a strong online presence
Distribution • All through western Canada, Westcan’s products are distributed personally by either a service rep or a sales rep.
What It All Comes Down Too • Westcan is successful because of the constant satisfaction of customers because of good service and happy employees. • TO SUCCEED, BE NICE.
Thanks to… • John Thomasen • www.westcan.com