[mick101]

hello
can any body help ive recently started my own flat surface cleaning business as i was sick of working shifts and not getting to see my family the businees has been ok but not as well as i thought im a grafter and want to generate more work ive advertised in the local paper and done leaflet drops and had a good few jobs but need more work ,is it worth doing comercial work and if so whats the best way to go about it,the vans fully kitted out and looks really proffesional ive got the petrol presure washer rotary cleaner and hot box and 1000 ltr tank all in the van ,is there any think else i can do with this aquipment as come winter im going to be paniking
hope somebody can help as ive got to prove a point to some family and freinds who said i was stupid to leave a stable job
many many thanks  mick
ps dont want to sound stupid but this is all new to me
thanks again

[WavieDavie]

Hi Mick,

Have you thought about contacting property management companies, factors, and the like? They don't just manage single flats, sometimes they manage blocks of flats and even estates. Go in with some before and after pictures, they always look stunning.

Car showroom forecourts, filling stations, tennis courts, local bus stations, office car parks spring to mind too. Could you add on a lining service for the car parks - I'm sure I've seen hardware for that in screwfix or northern tools or similar.

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[George-Reid]

Mick
You say you have been leaflet droping but how much at this time of year you should be picking up plenty work.

Try leaflet dropping say one thousand leaflets in an area and then follow up a week later with a door knock if no one home leaflet drop again should take you a day to drop and 3 afternoon/evenings  to knock but should generate 5 to 10 jobs before add on of friends and neighbours etc.

Most property management companies will have in house cleaners etc who will sub out the work contact all your local commercil cleaning companies let them know about your service.

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Cheers

George

[Alex]

Hi Mick,

Get yourself some leaflets, really good results. Try and make your business different from everyone else doing the some thing, get a portfolio to show customers when quoting.

Sell your service and be confident.

Remember you will need a second business for the winter - maybe carpet cleaning if your interested.

Hope this helps
Alex

[mick101]

cheers alex &george
im going to do how you both say going to do a lot of leg work now and i will get the work
thankyou both again
mick
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sorry