What's your plans for next year

« **on:** November 22, 2011, 05:05:38 pm »

I'm planning on starting a new ltd company.

My list of things to do.

1. Gutter Cleaning.
2. Glass Scratch/Graffiti Removal.
3. Graffiti Removal.
4. Pressure Washing
5. Carpet Cleaning.
6. General Cleaning.
7. Steam Cleaning.
8. IPAF License.

Any other ideas of additional services I could offer?

I'd like to know your plans for next year.

« **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:11:01 pm »

Clean a few windows!!

« **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:21:04 pm »

To hit 10K a month turnover!

« **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:21:33 pm »

Win the lottery {i appreciate it's a long shot}.

« **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:24:10 pm »

Work hard, get paid and get laid!

No I want to leave my job and start my own round off in the new year. Hopefully fill my books by next christmas to give my family the christmas they deserve and maybe a holiday the year after. Never took my family abroad, I'd love to see my wifes face. She loves the sun but the most exotic country I've took her to is Wales. Don't get me wrong I love Wales but a change is as good as a rest.

« **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:24:41 pm »

Get Enlightened.

« **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:46:57 pm »

My goal for next year is to match my domestic turnover with commercial work... I only have 2 commercial jobs at the moment, but a large(ish) domestic round.

Andy

« **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:52:28 pm »

Get a 2nd van on the road

« **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2011, 05:54:46 pm »

Id love to fill my round with great priced houses, customers who pay straight away and upgrade my van to a brand new one - gonna try for one of those

« **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:38:52 pm »

Quote from: colley614 on November 22, 2011, 05:24:10 pm

Work hard, get paid and get laid!

No I want to leave my job and start my own round off in the new year. Hopefully fill my books by next christmas to give my family the christmas they deserve and maybe a holiday the year after. Never took my family abroad, I'd love to see my wifes face. She loves the sun but the most exotic country I've took her to is Wales. Don't get me wrong I love Wales but a change is as good as a rest.

I just want colley614 to get what he wants.
It brought a lump to my throat, reading that

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Good luck, colley

.

« **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:45:14 pm »

Quote from: S.A.J on November 22, 2011, 05:21:04 pm

To hit 10K a month turnover!

Ditto

« **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:48:09 pm »

double my round

« **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:52:19 pm »

I tend to limit the "extras" that I do and stick as much as possible with windows. This seems to be easier for my head rather than chopping and changing. I started my accounting year on October 1st. I have a turnover target to aim for (not divulging it here though) and I am a sole trader. I'm slightly behind it at the moment because I needed to have some lighter days due to what I think was carpal tunnel syndrome (it's intermittent). That seems to have passed and I'm flying again.

« **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:53:25 pm »

Mine is to make a go of being 100% commercial.

As from Dec 1st I will have no more houses. As long as I keep adding to the commercial client base everything should be fine...hopefully

« **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:56:28 pm »

Quote from: Steve CM on November 22, 2011, 06:53:25 pm

Mine is to make a go of being 100% commercial.

As from Dec 1st I will have no more houses. As long as I keep adding to the commercial client base everything should be fine...hopefully

same here
200 more shops and hit 10k a month

« **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:00:37 pm »

Quote

I tend to limit the "extras" that I do and stick as much as possible with windows. This seems to be easier for my head rather than chopping and changing.

I'm exactly the same now... All I do is take on repeat window cleaning work, can't be bothered with chasing one offs etc...

Andy

« **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:14:17 pm »

To hit the target that I require, which will help in reducing the credit card debt that I've got myself into

« **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:17:32 pm »

retire

« **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:20:12 pm »

dump more crap, fill up with better jobs, dont do any more gutter cleans, just stick to window cleaning, half way through the year HOPEFULLY find some one who can window clean,

« **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2011, 07:50:37 pm »

0-3months:
survive through the winter
3-6 months:
setup janitorial/window cleaning shop strip back the rounds of crap customers and replace with new better paying customers in nicer areas
build up traditional rounds
increase commercial customer base
get in with couple of housing associations
6-9months:
have 2 vans going out full time with looking to get third van on road
get lot of school contracts thru the summer
9-12months: hopefully have enuf in bank to invest in new hot systems

« **Reply #20 on:** November 22, 2011, 08:34:41 pm »

to reduce my working week whilst continuing to pick up more commercial work instead of domestics

« **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2011, 11:10:37 pm »

apart from prices rises in april and picking up work through word of mouth and recommendation(maybe a little bit of canvassing every now and then)im very happy with my round.i dont have to slog it out 7 days a week either to make enough money to live and tuck some away for a rainy day!

life is good!

spending more time having holidays and weekend breaks is defo on the cards for me next year.hopefully missus will have better health and we can go on our jollies.

ive splashed out this year on an slx and a few other good pieces of equipment and virtually refurbished my whole flat with new cooker,tiles,sofas,carpets,bedroom furniture,blinds,coffee tables etc.if ive not been window cleaning ive been putting together loads of ikea flatpack stuff!!im sick of it now!just a double wardrobe and bedside tables to do then im done!!

« **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2011, 11:12:21 pm »

Just keep plodding away. No real ambition just cruising along. Same old same old.

« **Reply #23 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:46:01 am »

To finally get around to watching series 2 & 3 of secret army.....

« **Reply #24 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:39:19 am »

Quote from: dazmond on November 22, 2011, 11:10:37 pm

apart from prices rises in april and picking up work through word of mouth and recommendation(maybe a little bit of canvassing every now and then)im very happy with my round.i dont have to slog it out 7 days a week either to make enough money to live and tuck some away for a rainy day!

life is good!

spending more time having holidays and weekend breaks is defo on the cards for me next year.hopefully missus will have better health and we can go on our jollies.

ive splashed out this year on an slx and a few other good pieces of equipment and virtually refurbished my whole flat with new cooker,tiles,sofas,carpets,bedroom furniture,blinds,coffee tables etc.if ive not been window cleaning ive been putting together loads of ikea flatpack stuff!!im sick of it now!just a double wardrobe and bedside tables to do then im done!!

We got a very good deal at www.very.co.uk for our bedroom furniture.

« **Reply #25 on:** November 23, 2011, 03:31:22 pm »

to try and get motivated again!! cleaning windows is bloody dull, i have a good well priced round but still cannot be arsed with it,lol

« **Reply #26 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:18:18 pm »

1. Get rid of small stand alone jobs - the ones that take 20 minutes to get there all for £8 then 20 mins back to main part of round
2. Compact by canvassing neighbours
3. Employ a van lad part time at first
4. Get turnover up to £---- use your own imagination
5. Earn enough to get missus outta her crappy job
6. Get my £30 off Bob Plumb

« **Reply #27 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:36:07 pm »

December thru march - work my butt off
april thru september - train my wife how to get hose reels out of van without me
october thru to death - retire while my wife supports me!!

Well, while im dreaming.......

« **Reply #28 on:** November 23, 2011, 09:21:04 pm »

1-Increase customer base/turnover/profit
2-Get rid of any messers/awkward customers
3-Review prices on certain rounds with possible increases
4-Build up a cash reserve to purchase other wc rounds
5-Increase commercial customers

Not much different from what im doing now but just build and improve

Danny

« **Reply #29 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:54:27 pm »

Mine is to get the 2nd van on the road and to try and have commercial round,i have a few good commercial jobs but would love just a van for commercial work!
Also to get my other business running at a good profit without putting too much time into it,enquiries are coming in!

« **Reply #30 on:** November 24, 2011, 12:40:49 am »

Quote from: richywilts on November 22, 2011, 07:50:37 pm

0-3months:
survive through the winter
3-6 months:
setup janitorial/window cleaning shop strip back the rounds of crap customers and replace with new better paying customers in nicer areas
build up traditional rounds
increase commercial customer base
get in with couple of housing associations
6-9months:
have 2 vans going out full time with looking to get third van on road
get lot of school contracts thru the summer
9-12months: hopefully have enuf in bank to invest in new hot systems

richy forget the trad round

« **Reply #31 on:** November 24, 2011, 12:42:42 am »

Quote from: Ian @ H2o on November 23, 2011, 08:18:18 pm

1. Get rid of small stand alone jobs - the ones that take 20 minutes to get there all for £8 then 20 mins back to main part of round
2. Compact by canvassing neighbours
3. Employ a van lad part time at first
4. Get turnover up to £---- use your own imagination
5. Earn enough to get missus outta her crappy job
6. Get my £30 off Bob Plumb

not in buckley i hope sect 2

« **Reply #32 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:26:59 am »

Quote from: richywilts on November 22, 2011, 07:50:37 pm

0-3months:
survive through the winter
3-6 months:
setup janitorial/window cleaning shop strip back the rounds of crap customers and replace with new better paying customers in nicer areas
build up traditional rounds
increase commercial customer base
get in with couple of housing associations
6-9months:
have 2 vans going out full time with looking to get third van on road
get lot of school contracts thru the summer
9-12months: hopefully have enuf in bank to invest in new hot systems

Rich you really need to speak to me if you are looking at doing this and are not sure how to do it.

« **Reply #33 on:** November 24, 2011, 07:37:38 pm »

Get second product developed and released online then another 3 in 2012

Convert my loft into a video recording studio and office

Window cleaning side get a couple of guys working to allow me freedom to grow my online business

Block out unconsious comments from people that affect my mindset (hard when dealing with them daily, but is on to do list