Tradesmen from across California competed this month for a chance to take their skills to a national platform later this month, something that many entrepreneurs do when starting a business. The boiling sun may have been beating down in full force during the San Diego Associated Builders and Contractors Apprenticeship Craft Champions Competition, but it did not stop them from running electric, cutting pipes and hammering sheet metal.

The competitors ranged from newer apprentices to tradesmen who have been in the business for years but wanted to get to show that they truly are at the top of their profession. Three winners were named in the electrical, plumbing and sheet metal crafts. The top three competitors will be able to represent their businesses and their state at the 2012 ABC National Craft Championships.

Being one of the best in a profession and competing at events that publicly declare an individual or business association with such a title does not just give the winner bragging rights. Competitions such as these help businesses increase their name recognition and customer base. Homeowners and developers looking for a good electrician, plumber or sheet metal worker are certainly not going to turn down someone for being named the best.

When small businesses such as the ones represented at the competition gain more customers, their business needs increase as well. They may choose to expand in terms of resources, which could mean mergers, acquisitions or new real estate purchases. They may choose to expand in terms of staff, which can mean employment contracts. Whatever the needs of an expanding business, it is important that they are handled properly and that every detail is covered.

Source: San Diego Source, “San Diego Craft Champions named in annual competition,” April 23, 2012