V. Competitive Analysis
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Direct & Indirect Competitors
The following businesses are located within a 30-mile radius of [Company Name], thus providing either direct or indirect competition for customers:
Wallmore Electrical Contractors
Established in 1977, Wallmore is [location]’s largest and most requested electrical contractor. The company has grown itself to be the premier electrical contractor as it has completed dozens of projects over the years and has grown its workforce to over 100 employees and electricians. The company was formed as a small family company and later acquired another electrical company in the area to allow itself to grow and add more services. They also have a very capable fleet of vans and trucks that are able to travel not just around the city, but across the state as well. The company specializes in electrical lighting systems, such as LED retrofit, residential, commercial, industrial, and landscape lighting. They are also a preferred subcontractor to numerous large general contractors to complete their electrical projects for them. The projects range in size from residential developments to commercial remodeling and warehouse improvements.
We-Do-It-All Electrical & Mechanical Contractors
We-Do-It-All Electrical & Mechanical Contractors offers a complete electrical company to commercial industrial customers. The company offers a quick response to proposals and system installation services. Their team of well-trained and experienced electricians are capable of performing complicated projects with precision under tight time constraints. The company has a lead industrial electrical contractor and commercial electrician that provides the design and implementation that is required for the project. He focuses on communicating with the client through the entire process; from initial planning and design to final implementation and testing. We-Do-It-All also places an emphasis on safety as they offer incentives for safe performance for all of their licensed electricians on staff.
Gamma Ray Electrical & Mechanical Contractors
Gamma Ray is an HVAC contractor that provides all electrical and mechanical services for any and all projects. The Gamma Ray electrical and mechanical team includes proficient electricians that are able to fix any electrical issue that can be found in the client’s living room, kitchen, or fuse box. The company’s electrical contractor services are open to both commercial and residential clients and can handle everything from troubleshooting to installing electrical systems for commercial buildings.
Gamma Ray’s complete list of electrical services include troubleshooting, infrared electrical testing, hookup and power supply, lighting and security lighting, wiring and connections, energy-use evaluation, 24-hour emergency services, preventive maintenance, electrical installation, diagnosis repair, updates and maintenance, equipment power supply, generator installation, electrical panel upgrades, and circuit installation.
Competitive Advantage
[Company Name] enjoys several advantages over its competitors. Those advantages include:
- Technology: [Company Name]’s will be able to provide the latest advancements in electrical contracting.
- Price: [Company Name] is able to offer their services at the best and most competitive price.
- Community Relations: [Company Name] will be a pillar in the community and be heavily involved in family-related activities in the area.It will sponsor events and provide free electrical services (for small jobs) to non-profit organizations and area schools.
- Highly Trained and Experienced Staff: [Company Name] will be led by [Founder] and his sons. They will employ a staff that has all of the necessary training and licenses for all types of electrical work.
