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clinton

Hows work at the mo
« on: April 28, 2009, 02:27:51 pm »
Not had a bad month so far and even with the downturn seem to be in front as per the last few years..

Got some nice work booked in for may so things looking up at the mo.

Hows everyone else ???
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daysdeepclean

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 02:32:13 pm »
At just over £800, this is my second best week I've had so far..... (Since June 2008)

The thing is, I don't ever feel I've worked my nuts for a good return.... Am I doing something wrong ;D ;D ;D
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Fraser Thom

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 03:30:56 pm »
Clinton I've been having a look at your site - looks good.

Can you tell me where you got the staingaurd pictures from, with the glass of wine being spilled?

Fraser
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markpowell

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 03:50:39 pm »
April is 35% down on April 2008, However March was 52% up and May is already looking good.
Mark
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Fraser Thom

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 04:12:31 pm »
Mark

Are you still doing the 200 leaflets per day and if so, what kind of response are you getting?

Fraser
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richy27

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 04:21:47 pm »
steady growth through the year so far april has been a cracking month.
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Paul Simpson

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 05:36:38 pm »
Every job I go to the customer (making small talk) seems to say I expect your quiet at the moment but quite the opposite, probably busist since starting.
 
Having said that this is only my 3rd year since starting so I'm more established now, getting repeat customers and have a better web presence.
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suffolkclean

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 05:40:30 pm »
Fraser - If you type in google 'carpet cleaning pictures' there's sites which have picture libraries some have been copyrighted and you're not able to copy them, but there's lots you can use. Great if you want to create a little flyer of your own too.

Barbara
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derek west

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 05:44:26 pm »
works not good here, struggling but still optemistic. guess you just have to keep plugging away. got my first pub on the 11th so looking forward to that. all be it a 5.30am start.
derek
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Mike Osbourne

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 05:47:44 pm »
Last week was a bit pants, this week still working on and next week just a couple of jobs booked.

Getting more commercial now but not mega big jobs.
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colin thomas

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 05:51:10 pm »
blimey derek, 5.30am start, hope the pubs not in a residential area or you might get a few things lobbed at the van, i was once still working at 10.30pm and little irish lady came out with a hammer and was all for going to work on the truck-mount, luckily i was just about to pack up anyway!!

colin
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derek west

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 05:53:24 pm »
country pub so i'm ok, i always mention the noise to the client if its a strange time. they have a neighbour but there about 50 metres away so won't be 2 bad for them.
derek
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markpowell

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 06:37:38 pm »
Quote from: Fraser Thom on April 28, 2009, 04:12:31 pm
Mark

Are you still doing the 200 leaflets per day and if so, what kind of response are you getting?

Fraser

Yes Fraser, 200 per day min, done 600 today.
Getting good response now mate.
Stopping YP this year and concentrating on the postcards, far cheaper and far better response

Mark
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Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 06:50:57 pm »
Quote from: Derek West on April 28, 2009, 05:44:26 pm
works not good here, struggling but still optemistic. guess you just have to keep plugging away. got my first pub on the 11th so looking forward to that. all be it a 5.30am start.
derek
Derek
Just don't get confused and think that the job is on 30th May starting at 11 o'clock....on the Viking lager ;D

Mind you, you'll be ready for a free pint on the house by the time you've finished. :P
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Fraser Thom

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 07:12:58 pm »
Clinton - Thanks for that.  Kev has done some smashing sites.

Barbara - Thanks for the advice.

Mark - I was delivering 1000-1500 per week but getting a shockingly poor response.  They're A5 flyers I use.  Do you think it's down to the postcards you use that you get such a good response?  I'd be interested to see a copy of one if you would be so kind.

Fraser
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JandS

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2009, 07:42:14 pm »
Same as you Derek a bit slow here too.
6 jobs this week and only 2 pre - booked ahead.
Been slow since start of January but I haven't walked the streets much yet.
About 4 hours leafletting so far this year and that got me 4 jobs so should really get walking.

John
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markpowell

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2009, 07:43:42 pm »
No probs Fraser, take a look.
A6 Postcards full colour both sides, 300gsm card so quite thick, glossy finish.
Mark
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markpowell

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2009, 07:52:14 pm »
Try again ::)
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daysdeepclean

Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2009, 08:33:45 pm »
Having read a couple of posts, I decided to go leafleting on the estate I live on with 150 leaflets.... First house the guy asked me in to price up, £80... Further on a £70 Job  then a £120 job was booked in there and then... The first 2 said they'd be in touch. (We'll see) But not bad at all my any measures!!!!

I'll do another estate tomorrow I think :)
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DanielWelford

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Re: Hows work at the mo
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2009, 08:40:52 pm »
Mark

You do those yourself fella?

The leaflets I do are similar size and weight but getting crap/no return. I need a new leaflet me thinks. ;)

Dan
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