[richywilts]

just been having a little think do you think there is much call for a shop that sells window cleaning supplies and janitorial supplies there none round our ways what i know of, so if any one has a shop near to them

are they busy??
do they hold much varied stock??
do they sell both wfp and trad equipment??

i know a lot of window cleaners can just nip online and and order but i was thinkin that it could be a gud way to pick up customers too for my round as im sure people would pop in that needed a window cleaner, also you may pick up other work from other window cleaners such as conservatory cleaning driveway cleaning that they dont offer.

what are peoples thoughts on this??

[Darranvps]

Used to be loads in Bradford, back in the good old days.
Bradford Ladder Co - think they are bust?
CA Browns Ladders - think thet are still going.
Loads of stock
I used to have a shop in Batley, but the place burn't down LOL but it was a great place to meet window cleaners, and buy their rounds cheap, and sell em expensively 
Used to make good money doing that!

[dmlservices]

hi
there is one in my area sells window cleaning equip trad and a bit of wfp,janitorial, and carpet cleaning equipment.

used to use them for all my gear, but nowadays find it easier and cheaper to buy online.

daz

[richywilts]

its just a small thought in my head at mo just gettin a bit of feedback, theres been a few times iv been stuck for things like a new pump n had to wait a day or so to go to work, and im sure when window cleaners if there like me with money in there pocket they cant help but spend a little on new toys for there work

[paul rulton]

sad really   i used 2 love goin 2 all the old trad shops   ave a chat etc.
all gone now tinternet is here  :

[richywilts]

do they have there own rounds as well the people that own the shop?? what sort of size shop are they???

[martinsadie]

I used to have a shop in Batley, but the place burn't down

insurance scam 

[Darranvps]

Probably

[paul rulton]

back in the day the shops round my way werent much more than 12ft / 30ft   some smaller  
great little places  

[richywilts]

whose wants to join my campaign "bring back the good old little trad shop" 

[paul rulton]

bring them on  i would go 2 em 

[paul rulton]

its like being on this forum..... but its face2face & u dont get all the little digs 
prob cause its face2face 

[Darranvps]

OK I will open one

[G Griffin]

OK I will open one

In Blackpool? 

[Darranvps]

OK I will open one

In Blackpool? 

Bit far away for me, was thinking Brighton The Blackpool of the South

[j.v. price ltd]

Hey guys,

Since I opened the trade counter I have met many great guys and had lots of business leads passed both ways, one guy was contacted about some flats that he couldn't handle and he passed one of my guys a contact and we now clean 25 sites for them on the flip side we got him 17 weekly shops.

Small shops with the personal touch I think are great, we have also put local guys in touch with each other to offer bundle services like windows, gutters, driveways and carpets.

Bring on the local suppliers

[dazmond]

moxams and sons in bolton farnworth still goin strong after 50 years but im sure these shops will be dead within 10 years.its just cheaper to go online.as for pumps.buy a spare!as well as other wfp equipment,poles etc.just common sense!!

[richywilts]

charlie how r u finding this side of the business does it make a big enough profit to look into seriously i know you are still in early stages with it and im sure it will be another excellent avenue for you

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

bring it on richy lad im aving an account
lol pmsl gonna spend big bucks at yr place lad
bill me a month later lol in fact il buy the lot  

[Ambient Services]

just been having a little think do you think there is much call for a shop that sells window cleaning supplies and janitorial supplies there none round our ways what i know of, so if any one has a shop near to them

are they busy??
do they hold much varied stock??
do they sell both wfp and trad equipment??

i know a lot of window cleaners can just nip online and and order but i was thinkin that it could be a gud way to pick up customers too for my round as im sure people would pop in that needed a window cleaner, also you may pick up other work from other window cleaners such as conservatory cleaning driveway cleaning that they dont offer.

what are peoples thoughts on this??

Had a guy set up in the city centre, great catchment area. Nice little shop. Never factored in:-

rent
rates
wages
insurance
electric
stock
phone
furnishings
advertising
etc

went pop about 6 months and 40 grand later

excellent clearing out sale though!