Gary Allen

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worth starting out?
« on: November 14, 2011, 10:40:42 am »
Hi, First post so here goes....

I've lived in my current house for 15 years now. In all that time I've never had a knock on the door or a flyer through the door from a window cleaner. Come to think about it i don't think I've ever seen a cleaner working around the local streets and i work a 3 on 3 off shift so would have noticed one eventually if there was one working the area. I've not even seen a card in the local shop windows advertising?
I currently clean my own windows, not very often... only when i cant see out  ;D (just kidding) and also clean for a couple of elderly neighbours for a few beer tokens.
So, i was thinking on my 3 days off maybe I should go around the area knocking on doors and seeing if i can drum up a bit of business. The estate is mainly 3 bed semi's and bungalows, worth a go for a newbie or do you think there is a reason why nobody seems to be working the patch already?

regards,
Gary.

AshWhite

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Re: worth starting out?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 10:51:57 am »
Post it in the window cleaning section for a better result mate.

I'd say yes though, what have you got to lose?
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TomCrowther

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Re: worth starting out?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 10:56:11 am »
Hi Gary, the obvious thing to do would be to canvass your area before buying any more equipment. If there is a lot of interest then you have a great start to the new venture. Window cleaning is funny, it can take a while to get going but then new customers begin to find you. They see you working or you do their Mum's/friends etc and before you know it you are busy most of the time.
The three on three off thing will fit in really well too.

Kev Martin

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Re: worth starting out?
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 05:00:05 pm »
Gary

Sound advice from Tom there I think

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