Hi everyone, just wanted a rant really and see what other peoples opinions are. As some of you may or may not know I've been window cleaning for about four years now, six months ago I set up by myself (still a newbie in my eyes). I've done everything by the book, registered with 'the man', insured, and have worked hard to build a good reputation. Well a few times over the last six months I've crossed paths with a fellow WC from the area. First few times I simply put my hand up as we were passing in the traffic, all I had in return was a dirty look. Then I bumped into this guy and his 'boys' (five of them in total including boss man) in a petrol station, where I was told in no certain terms that I should do myself a favour and stay out of town. Things have escalated a lot over the last few weeks, I've had ladders stolen from my van, all tyres slashed, windscreen bricked (all on separate occasions), customers telling me that I had called them saying I was quitting so when I turn up to clean they have either found someone else or dispute paying in case I'm pulling a fast one (luckily only lost a couple of customers!) The police have been involved but said that as I can't prove it is this wc that is responsible, and that as there is no evidence there isn't much they can do! Even though this all really kicked off after seeing him about a month ago, and explaining I'm not undercutting him, not poaching 'his' work, and that it is customers choice who they use. I'm literally at wits end and don't know what to do next!
