[Bois]

I operate a tent location on weekends, weather permitting. There are days when I don't have a single customer. And, there are days when I'm swamped. I've been at my location for 3 years and people know that I'm there - just as if it were brick & mortar. I have a small sign with my name & phone number so customers can call for an appointment when I'm not set up. I've found that if I set up every other weekend I lessen the risk of having no customers. (So far I haven't found another good location for the alternate weekends.) I pay $50 a week rent whether I set up for 1 day or 7 days. Winter is not good for me. Although I will do repairs in bad weather by appointment, I just don't want to sit outside or in my truck if it's below 50 degrees or 20+ mph wind - typical for northeast TX Dec - Feb. If I'm uncomfortable, I may hurry and not do a good repair job.

I have a busy location at a traffic light on a state route with easy access to my site. There's been a lot of continuing road contruction within a 10 mile radius for 3 years which helps. A mechanic/tire shop next to me gives me referrals - free. I do their employees w/s for free.