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Researching Great Service Providers

July 16, 2018June 7, 2019 Harold Watts

Researching, finding and securing great service providers can be a daunting and time consuming activity for any person or business.

Whether you are hunting for a limousine service, a home service in your local area, or you are a business person looking for a catering company or local service, the effort it takes to find such a great services can be overwhelming.

In fact, as business owner ourselves, we have had both good and bad experiences with numerous companies both locally and abroad. For example, we had a anniversary to celebrate our companies 20 year existence and had a bad experience with a local catering company. We will never use them again, but on the other hand, we had a wonderful experience with another company, pavers Fort Lauderdale, when they completed the entire remodel of our entryway, driveway and walkway. It gave our business a great “curb appeal” for our potential customers.

These types of experiences are common with almost any homeowner or business owner. We wanted to write this post to help others have a great experience like we had and apply it to their own searches, whether it be for a limo service, or a plumber.

We will share our checklist for spying on companies and finding a great match:

Check your local BBB and their reviews
Talk to friends and business associates about personal experiences
Post on Facebook asking for a referral
Check Yelp for local providers
If it a home services contractor, look at Home Advisor, Thumbtack or Angie’s List
Check Google reviews locally
Call the company and ask to speak to the owner
Get everything in writing
DO NOT pay in full until you’re satsified

These are just the basic things we do to insure a smooth ride when dealing with ANY company we plan to give money to. Their are too many shady characters out there these days and if you do these basic things, you’ll be in good hands.

In addition, do not underestimate reviews. Look for companies with a lot of reviews, not just a few. Any company can get their Aunt Martha to leave a review but legitimate companies have them coming in bulk and regularly so look for a lot of reviews and ones that are recent as well. A lot of reviews are great but if they are all from two years ago, things may have changed.

We hope this helps you in your search of our service but also in all the others you will inevitably find yourself doing.

Update: The company that we used that we referenced above that did our driveway pavers can be reached at 954-280-6544. They are terrific.…

Renting A Limousine: Why and How

June 7, 2019 Harold Watts

The average trip does not require you to travel in style. Going out for a quick trip to the store is not something necessarily memorable, nor is it something you probably want to put a lot of time and effort into, and that is completely understandable. However, there are a few moments in life that you should want to remember forever and other moments that you should want to make the most of — your wedding day, insane bachelor or bachelorette parties, huge and crazy birthday bashes, graduation parties, and high school proms, to name just a few. Any grand celebration is surely an unforgettable occasion, and you should allow yourself to treat it as such! Arrive at the venue like you are the most important person there. To do that in the simplest, most impactful way, rent a limousine!

Why you should think about renting a limousine:

Riding around the town or the city in a limousine, even if only for a single night, is an experience just as spectacular as the one at wherever you are headed. It is simple, unadulterated fun. Of course, there are other larger options for bigger groups so you may want to contact charter bus Fort Lauderdale. Limos are overflowing with amenities to ensure that you will definitely enjoy yourself. All limousines come with a fully stocked mini bar (sometimes, depending on the type and size of limo you choose to rent, there’s a full bar!), surround sound systems, strobe lights, LCD screens, cozy leather seats, and more than enough space to bring the whole gang with you! Hop from club to club and have the time of your life!

Along with the guaranteed crazy amounts of fun, renting a limousine also carries an aspect of luxury. Most of us associate limos with celebrities. When we see one next to us in traffic, don’t we all think “Hey, that’s probably someone famous”? On big nights, we want to have the spotlight on us, whether we’d like to admit it or not. Renting a limousine seems like an obvious choice, but, surprisingly, it’s the one thing people don’t think to do. Be the standout guest and arrive with style in a limo!

In a limo, you can lounge in the back and relax. Rest assured that your chauffeur is more than qualified for the job and that you are in good hands. And if you’d like a bit of privacy, you can have that, too! All limousines come with a privacy screen that will separate the driver from the passengers and all the windows are all tinted.

So, do you want to rent a limo yet? Here’s how you would do it:

First, you should decide what kind of limousine you want. (Yes, there are more options than the classic long, sleek black car we see in the movies!) In order from smallest to biggest, some of the different types of limos are the executive SUV limo, the stretch limo, the luxury passenger van, the stretch SUV, and the limo bus. Consider how many people would be riding with you and where you will be headed when you are making this decision.

Prices are obviously important, too. Again, depending on the size, hourly rates range from $90 to $240, with the bigger cars costing the most. For luxury cars, this isn’t so bad.

Do some research and find a reputable limousine company that you want to work with.

Finally, book your ride! Make an ordinary night extraordinary with a limousine.

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Airport Limo vs. Uber

October 9, 2018 Harold Watts

Many in the limo industry say that business is down. We all know that with the invention of Uber, this has affected their bottom line.

There are many instances where an Uber makes total sense. We use them too! But there are other situations when an airport limo service is the perfect solution.

We all want that personal service that being greeted and picked up at the airport gives us.

Uber falls short.

An airport limo does not.

So let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Uber Positives

Less expensive
Fast
Car options
No hassle payment
No hidden fees

Uber Negatives

Not a limousine
Do not “know” the driver
Smaller vehicle
No refreshments

Limousine Positives

Luxury vehicle
More space
Refreshments
You “know” the service
Greeted in the airport

Limousine Negatives

More expensive
Must do some research
20% additional gratuity
Sometimes hidden fees

All in all, this seems like both are great options and they are. The question is really what you prefer and how much planning you want to do for your, or your guests, arrivals.

As I mentioned, we use both services for different occasions and enjoy them both. We have great limousine providers in the area and Uber is great as well in most all areas.

One of the things we failed to mention are the other ride services out there specifically Lyft, which has gained a large part of the market share along with Uber.

As time goes on, more and more options will surface but the limousine industry can always be certain that their service will remain at the forefront of the transportation industry as many people prefer the class and luxury that only a limo service can provide.

We hope this gives you something to think about as you consider your next ride plan. Will it be through the Uber App or a call to support your local limousine company.

The best part is you get to decide.…

The Advantages Of Renting A Limousine For A Party

June 6, 2018September 19, 2018 Harold Watts

Today, there are many ways how to make a party, a wedding, a birthday, a graduation at the university is truly unforgettable. However, many forget that in the preparation and conduct of the festival to make the event more solemn and refined, you can use the services of companies that offer limousines for rent. It seems that a few years ago, trips to such expensive cars were considered only for the upper classes, for the golden youth. But today, for example, limousine rental, Ekaterinburg offers a wide selection of vehicles at affordable prices.

Many young people turn to similar companies to order a luxury car for a party. However, the goal is not just to bring the company to a club or restaurant, but rather a pleasant pastime in the vehicle itself. A large number of young couples who plan to register a marriage prefer to rent a limousine for a wedding. Modern cars come in different configurations, but in all, there are essential attributes that make time in a limo unforgettable. For example, in the cabin of limousines, there are always quality audio and video systems, as well as a mini-bar with a wide range of drinks. One of the main advantages of rented limousines is the presence of tinted windows. They help the company for some time to forget about the world around and enjoy fun, music and a good company. If necessary, the car can be decorated with decorative elements that can be matched by the theme of the holiday. It is always a good idea to check with the local commissions and authorities in your area for guidelines.

Among young people, it is also popular to rent a limousine for idyllic parties that cannot live without fun and new emotions. Moreover, on a rented limo, you can move between the several clubs during the evening, so as not to waste time in vain, and continue to have fun in the car.…

The Representative View Is Not The Only Advantage Of A Limousine.

June 5, 2018June 8, 2018 Harold Watts

Comfortable salon of impressive size will help to accommodate the bride with the groom and loved ones with the maximum comfort and comfort. It reduces to zero the risk of crushing the wedding dress and the banal probability of trampling your legs.

When ordering a limousine for a wedding, you can forget about bad roads and inclement weather. Time will fly unnoticed with music, champagne and a company of close friends, turning your trip into a fabulous journey.

By inviting a photographer with them, the newlyweds will receive an extraordinary photo session in the stylish interior of a chic car. Such pictures can be proudly shown to children and grandchildren in the future.

To correctly choose a limousine for a wedding, you need to pay attention to the following details:

Be sure to specify how many people should be accommodated in the salon, without forgetting about the photographer and videographer, if there are video and photography. With such information, the landlord will more accurately pick up the necessary model.

Demand for the rental of limousines is significant, and given the small number of cars, it will be superfluous to order it in advance. You can immediately make an advance payment for the model you like and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Decide in advance what options the cabin of the limousine should have. Equipment for all models is different. Perhaps you want to choose a car with a panoramic roof. The presence and completing of a bar (quantity and assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), karaoke and video equipment – all these nuances are agreed in advance.

Choose the time and personally inspect the ordered limousine, make sure that it meets all your requests, up to the color of the body and interior. Wedding attributes and color of jewelry on the car must match the stylistics of the outfits of the main culprits of the celebration.

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