Lee Burbidge

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Nationals...... ask them?
« on: October 02, 2012, 06:36:57 am »
I wanted to know how sole traders felt about the National window cleaning companies and if them snapping up 'clone town' stores have effected you in anyway.
Business is business, I guess, but have your say here..... I will be seeking the Nationals attention for interview and I could put any questions you have to them.

Tell me what your experience has been, good or bad. Do you sub to a National for example? Do they keep you in business or put you out of business??

Frankybadboy

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 07:20:59 am »
going to be a bit one sided this,as about everyone on here is going to moan that they lost work to these nationals.


when you say your going to talk to the nationals,who do you mean,?because we know that you got to go a longway back up the ladder so to speak to get to the top.
national conctator
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window cleaner get what iam saying.

Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2012, 10:23:45 am »
I do not mind the nationals, I don't really want shops so I won't be affected by them going national, I do though do some work for a national company, but I quote the job up at what I want and if they agree then we are both winners if they don't like my prices then they go elsewere.


Window Washers

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 01:51:33 pm »
I think they are strangling the market which is leading to poorer and poorer work being done and safety being breached, some of the work window cleaners are doing  would be below min wage ask these people how they feel about there compaines being labeled with this when/if it hits the papers because if it keeps happening something will give no doubt about it, and it is there brand that will be affected and labeled

They always moan about china and there poor wages.
too many people have there fingers in the same pie cut out the middle middle men let the smaller companies have a chance to compete.

That being said I am not interested in shop work either ;D


 
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Erithwc

Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2012, 02:00:02 pm »
I have been told by a customer that worked for Mi**e that they do some contacts at a loss :o :o :o

Paul

Window Washers

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2012, 02:16:13 pm »
I have been told by a customer that worked for Mi**e that they do some contacts at a loss :o :o :o

Paul
thats just business Erith, I do the same on a much smaller scale to stop others being able to compete, whats happening in other places is not this though it is the bottom guy being the last inline with his cap in hand
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2012, 04:10:00 pm »
person you want to speak to
is John Nolan from Approved Window Cleaners
in Bristol .
puts plenty of work my way , very likeable fellow
ive no qualms bout taking anyones work
it feeds my kids ,and this work can and will be done
in all weathers period  ;)
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2012, 04:20:00 pm »
The people losing out to the nationals is the customer.
I can't be the only one who has seen them turn up, get out the van, look at the glass and drive off.
One set I've seen just sat in the van for the duration of their visit.

Because it's a national that is at the top of the tree they can't really effectivley  complain to anyone.

Window Washers

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2012, 04:23:51 pm »
person you want to speak to
is John Nolan from Approved Window Cleaners
in Bristol .
puts plenty of work my way , very likeable fellow
ive no qualms bout taking anyones work
it feeds my kids ,and this work can and will be done
in all weathers period  ;)
The Guy at Approved is totally honest and open, which I like.
If your not willing to learn, No one can help you, If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you ;)

Small but perfectley formed

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2012, 04:25:08 pm »
At the prices you get I would like to do them while I was a sleep :o
Spit and polish

Frankybadboy

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2012, 04:46:33 pm »
person you want to speak to
is John Nolan from Approved Window Cleaners
in Bristol .
puts plenty of work my way , very likeable fellow
ive no qualms bout taking anyones work
it feeds my kids ,and this work can and will be done
in all weathers period  ;)
have you been invited to big fat john wedding gav????,see you there if you are

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2012, 04:48:12 pm »
no m8 but the big fat drinky at xmas  ;D ;D
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Frankybadboy

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2012, 04:56:10 pm »
no m8 but the big fat drinky at xmas  ;D ;D
and i thought tat everyone been invited,seem like something wrong that gav,get on the case man

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2012, 04:59:40 pm »
invited yes m8 but to busy
told him ,to get her sign a pre nup quick
or it wont be johnny two boats any longer lol ;D ;D
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Smudgeoff Cleaning Services

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2012, 05:08:20 pm »
person you want to speak to
is John Nolan from Approved Window Cleaners
in Bristol .
puts plenty of work my way , very likeable fellow
ive no qualms bout taking anyones work
it feeds my kids ,and this work can and will be done
in all weathers period  ;)

Great bloke.. And im earning good money.....min wage....I disagree
" To Get It All Off Call Smudgeoff"

Llaaww

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2012, 05:19:35 pm »
I have been told by a customer that worked for Mi**e that they do some contacts at a loss :o :o :o

Paul

The trouble is that they don't really do it at a loss. they simply do not do the work as promised, but contimue to put the bill in, and collect the money.

I am sharking one that I lost a while back. The manager is on the case and we are looking very closely at the service and billing records. When it comes I will take great pleasure in kicking them hard in the sack. The shop has been cleaned twice since january.
if it is dirty it is fair game

♠Winp®oClean♠

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2012, 05:29:11 pm »
I wanted to know how sole traders felt about the National window cleaning companies and if them snapping up 'clone town' stores have effected you in anyway.
Business is business, I guess, but have your say here..... I will be seeking the Nationals attention for interview and I could put any questions you have to them.

Tell me what your experience has been, good or bad. Do you sub to a National for example? Do they keep you in business or put you out of business??

I can't think why on earth anyone from any national company would even consider your request?  ???

CLEANCARE WC

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2012, 05:33:13 pm »
I have been told by a customer that worked for Mi**e that they do some contacts at a loss :o :o :o

Paul

The trouble is that they don't really do it at a loss. they simply do not do the work as promised, but contimue to put the bill in, and collect the money.

I am sharking one that I lost a while back. The manager is on the case and we are looking very closely at the service and billing records. When it comes I will take great pleasure in kicking them hard in the sack. The shop has been cleaned twice since january.

you must of loved that Boots llaaw  ;D
WE CLEAN BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT WITH WATER FED POLE WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2012, 05:43:17 pm »
I have been told by a customer that worked for Mi**e that they do some contacts at a loss :o :o :o

Paul

The trouble is that they don't really do it at a loss. they simply do not do the work as promised, but contimue to put the bill in, and collect the money.

I am sharking one that I lost a while back. The manager is on the case and we are looking very closely at the service and billing records. When it comes I will take great pleasure in kicking them hard in the sack. The shop has been cleaned twice since january.


are you for real or what 1 and i mean 1 boots store!!!!
how did dave morris feel losing 300
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

mikey

Re: Nationals...... ask them?
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2012, 05:46:23 pm »
they can do what they like   iam residential 8)