Do businesses come to them or is there a bidding process?
131851
I work for a consulting/recruiting company.  I would say the first thing to do is establish a relationship with the client.  Get on the phone and make the calls.  Have lunch.  Get that first meeting.  Provide real customer service, not just communication through email.  In the first meeting, your only goal is to get a second meeting.  Spend some time before you go to this first meeting learning about the client company so that you have something to talk about and it will show that you are knowledgeable about the field.  In this first meeting, learn about the person you are with, hobbies, goals, kids, whatever it is that sparks conversation.  If you show up with the intention of selling your company and services, you're just going to be another salesman.  Become someone your client enjoys spending time with and doing business with.  Then you have a chance that when your client has a project, they will send you an RFP (request for proposal).  Then is the time to sell your company.  Research and write an awesome proposal.  Be aware that there are probably a few companies bidding for the same contract.  Hope this helps.
671882
Try listing it on www.loopnet.com, there are hundreds of thousands of business, commercial property,high rise office buildings, shopping malls, listed for sale on their site with good results in SALES.. GOOD LUCK.
340499
I think I would start by contacting local businesses which you would want to sell your product. Ask them how they get the goods they sell. If it's from a warehouse ask for the name and some contact details. I think I might try and avoid some of the big chains because they may be expecting a large quantity and a regular supply of goods.
15594
Talking from a small business owner perspective,  Not really...   The reason I say this is that anyone who has a small business will probably do that stuff themself.  It is only once a business becomes larger that they may want to look outside for help you are wanting to provide.  \n\nWhat you are describing is being an accountant or some kind of office assistant.  Good luck with finding something that may fit your needs.  I suspect it will be hard to come by.
400894
Yes.  They often get a commission from the people who own apartments.  Look in the phone book under Rental Properties.
469859
First you want to register the business then get bonded and insured. This is a good starting point and are a plus when your pitching to a potential customer. It says "we are safe to let into your home and you will be compensated if something gets broken".  As far as charges go call some of the local cleaning companies and pose as a potential client and get their rates. Then go below them at least at first. Once you get a customer or two and if you do a good job  word should spread. Word of mouth is very vital as far as gaining new clients. Good Luck!
472805
Ask the mail carrier for that area. They usually know what is coming before most anyone. If its commercial the new owner may not announce what is coming for a while, but the mail carrier will still get mail for the owners.  Also, check the business section of the newspaper, some papers have a section where they announce the sale of commercial property which includes the seller, buyer and what the buyer is building. Lastly, check the minutes or records for city council meetings or planning and zoning meetings, since it was a school previously unless there is going to be a new school built there then the zoning will have to change and the city council will have to approve site plans and permits before building can start for any structure being built. I hope one of these helps you find your answer.
354532
Okay, if something is showing up where you are you don't need to go anywhere to contact it.  It is dangerous to take up an offer.  I've never heard of anything like it before except when someone very experienced or someone very inexperienced has conjured up something.  That's always dangerous.
480283
it is actually a very good idea, especially if most of your business is out of the city you are based in. it does not make you look desperate, in fact it is quite the opposite. it appears more professional, and you are more likely to get business with it.   good luck.
133430
Usually the local realtors know them, however they will charge you for the connection.  They are often the people who develop land, along with local contractors.  A simple way to find them is to go to the county land records and look up who owns existing developments that are being created and sold.
157930
You could call the local Chamber(s) of Commerce.
198420
Considering the recent controversy over how they selected contractors without a bid process, you may not be able to do so.  But, you can follow the guidelines set forth on fema.org to increase your chances of being "arbitrarily chosen" as a contractor.\n\nhttp://www.fema.gov/business/market.shtm
227915
They broker a deal between you and another party,usually shares in a business. They get a fee for this, sometimes from the seller as well
17465
I'm trying to do both, but I'm not receiving any bids :x
107285
Prior to the closure of the bidding.\n\nAt that time you withdraw your bid or submit it as written.
16814
dont forget to learn how to bid projects i dont own a business but i work construction,and not knowing when or how to bid will make you or break you. look for bidding software,it will give you an idea. but you would go about starting the same way you would any other business however... a startup needs Alot of cash to start with since you are not always given all the cash upfront for a project ,also you have to decide the type of construction, small projects or "big ticket" projects, example: we are currently working on building 2 concrete corn silos/storage for ADM---example of a big ticket item. or perhaps your company can do a little of everything as the company i work for does. as for materials that also depends on what type of construction you want to do\nbut you do have to make sure that you have plenty, you also have to consider, is your company going to also engineer or design the layout of the item to be constructed or will you subcontract,sometimes the company has already contracted this out and already has a design, but you will still have to learn to work and collaborate with architects,safety inspectors, foreman, osha.\n            Speaking of subcontracting, you have to choose exactly what materials and what work your company will do directly and what your company will subcontract, for instance we are mainly responsible for building the foundation and steel frame for this project but most of the concrete work has been subcontracted to another company same with the electrical work. as far as money goes.. a start up can never have enough, but what is even more important is for your new construction business to have an excellent credit reputation so that you can actually get  materials before even having to pay for them.
485945
It can be, but it's usually based on region and in some cases season (I live in the mountains, so things get weird here).\n\nContractors tend to have little or no customer service staff and that tends to make things difficult.  Once they get into a project they have little time to pursue new leads, schedule future projects or deal with customer calls in a way your or I might think of as professional.\n\nIf you know the contractor and keep at him, you should get some results.  However, if you're not getting feedback in a timely fashion, keep looking.