In the early 90's After 20 years in the motor trade I decided enough was enough,sold up moved 60 miles and got married (re) not knowing how I was going to earn an income.
I had done a bit of part time window cleaning as a youth and thought that I would do some WC until something better came along,Fortunatly I have the type of wife that is prepared to muck in and without exception having someone beside you like that is the best asset to have ,5000 leaflets got delivered and the phone rang off the wall ,within 6 months I had 500 monthly customers.
I decided after a very short time that I should exploit the fact that I spoke to so many people on a regular basis.
I went on a prochem cc course purchased a second hand machine , 5000 leaflets later and so on.
Going into CC is the best idea that I have had ,I have been at it since 91 ,have 1000's of regular customers and work with a smile on my face.
I have since upgraded to a TM and have a good cleaning machinary hire business running alongside,although I also run an Office cleaning side I do intend to sell this as it is very problematic (finding decent staff etc)
I say to anyone thinking about starting CC go for it but do not play at it.Do your research,get financed and above all do not wait for the work to come to you get out and find it !
By the way I sold the window cleaning round after 5 years as I found it too time consuming.
Mark