Hello,

I have opened my own garage door company, and I'm wondering if anyone could
offer me some advice on increasing business. I'm in Toronto, ON Canada, and
would really appreciate it if some of you could take a moment and give me
some advice.

At the moment, I'm focusing soley on the residential market. I'm interested
in gathering property management accounts who own and manage townhouse
complexes in order to do their service and installations. I would also be
interested in doing work for new developments, installing new doors.

I'm considering joining an association, however I don't know what the best
association would be in order to expand my clientele, especially in terms of
the property management firms that manage townhouse complexes etc.

At the moment, the two associations I've found a http://www.newhomes.org
(Toronto Home Builder's Association) and http://www.tcanetworks.com/
(Toronto Construction Association).

Even after reading through the available information, I'd still like to hear
from some who are either in my position, or who have been part of an
association themselves, and can offer me some insight on their experience,
and how much it actually helped their business flow to justify the cost of
membership.

I'd really enjoy reading any input any of you folks can offer on this, or
any other advice you would be willing to offer.

Thank you very much for your time!
Arjay