{"id":1101,"date":"2018-10-07T07:38:42","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T07:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/?page_id=1101"},"modified":"2024-09-17T21:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:53:04","slug":"mlh-electrical","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiwibusinessheroes.co.nz\/awards\/mlh-electrical\/","title":{"rendered":"MLH Electrical Limited"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cDomestic & commercial electrical contracting\u201d<\/span>
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MLH Electrical\u00a0Limited<\/h1>\n

Established<\/b>: 1993<\/span><\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: Wellington<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/b>www.mlhelectrical.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Business mission<\/b>: “Reliable, trustworthy & efficient service<\/span>“<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What sets you apart from your competitors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Treating all customers with respect, informing them of the process and work involved.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please provide details of any business awards you have won.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe why you decided to go into business for yourself.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Martin has passion for electrical work and an ability to think outside the square. He loves to provide a personal and effective service.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe some of the challenges you needed to overcome to get your business off the ground.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Building up a strong customer base to make the business sustainable with good processes and systems.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please tell us about an example where you managed to overcome a significant challenge that stood in the way of your business success.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
MLH have had some big contracts with major firms and government departments over the years which have changed due to relocation. MLH have always been loyal to the existing customer base, continuing to provide efficient timely service.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please explain how perseverance or overcoming adversity has been necessary for you to make a success of your business.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Working 10 hours a day on the job for the first 7 years plus doing the office in the evenings!<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What business success have you achieved to date? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Built up a strong customer base that have remained loyal for over 25 years. Many of these customers refer MLH as a preferred contractor with family members and associates now part of the growing customer base.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are you most proud of in relation to your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Retaining a large customer base of repeat business over 25 years. Providing a very thorough service that’s 100% up to code.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>How many people does your business employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
2<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What contractors do you regularly use in your business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Builders, plumbers, earthworks, scaffolding\/Scissor Lift hire.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What training opportunities have you provided to the people you employ?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Martin has trained 4 apprentices over the years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What positive reviews and testimonials do you have from happy customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
I wish all tradespeople were as personable and professional as Martin. He is just amazing and we recommend him everywhere we go. Bruce Billington 23\/05\/18<\/p>\n

Hi Martin, thanks for your invoice. We have paid it today. Thank you for all your marvellous work for us. Best Wishes, Alan and Meg Harris. 20\/09\/18<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Apart from the potential financial benefits, what other benefits do you get from being a business owner?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Martin really enjoys a good challenge and often takes on work that other electricians will shy away from.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please describe any community involvement or sponsorship your business is involved with.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
– Supports The Life Flight Trust for the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

– Supports The Room at the Inn over the last 6 years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What other ways do you - as a business - give back to the community?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
– Support Te Omanga Hospice by donating prizes.<\/p>\n

– Supports Ronald McDonald House with fundraising for 7 years.<\/p>\n

– Support a St Pats College program called Gateway in Silverstream, by taking students for work experience one day a week. This resulted in us taking on two of the students as electrical apprentices when they finished school.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please outline any other information you think is relevant to this entry.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
N\/A<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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