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Title: Just saying Hi
Post by: Andy Storer on August 16, 2005, 07:41:29 pm

Hi all, just thought i'd say hello, been thinking of starting up for a while now, and stumbled on this forum, some fantastic advice in the archives, and now i can't wait to get going. I'm in the process of buying my equipment, and practicing at home. I haven't given up my day job yet, so if there's anyone out there doing this part time any helpful advice is greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 16, 2005, 09:51:43 pm

I started part-time. It's a good way in. I suggest you start with enough to cover a few hours on a Saturday (or whatever your day off is) and then you'll get to know what it's really like!

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: PabloNeruda on August 16, 2005, 11:34:54 pm

Hi Andy, I'm just starting up too. Arwe you opting in WFP or the traditional equipment?

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Andy Storer on August 17, 2005, 06:43:28 am

Hi Malcg, I'm gonna have to vary my days as in my present job my day off changes, alternate weekends in etc. thanks for the reply though.

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Andy Storer on August 17, 2005, 06:49:43 am

Hi Pablo' i'm gonna start with traditional equipment first and look at building up to wfp's, I think I'll benefit initially from being able to practice using trad' methods. The better and quicker I get ( and more money I get ) then I'll probably invest further.

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: PabloNeruda on August 17, 2005, 09:51:20 am

That's what I'm thinking of doing. Trouble is I'm a little nervous at the thought of getting up there on a ladder!  ;D
Maybe this isn't the job for me!  :(

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Mike_Boxall on August 17, 2005, 10:22:27 am

Quote from: PabloNeruda on August 17, 2005, 09:51:20 am

That's what I'm thinking of doing. Trouble is I'm a little nervous at the thought of getting up there on a ladder!  ;D
Maybe this isn't the job for me!  :(

Don't forget that you'll be able to get to a lot of upstairs windows with traditional poles and squeegees!

It's not a good idea to jump staright into pure water systems without having at least some experience of window cleaning and an idea of your typical customer base.

Regards

Mike

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Andy Storer on August 17, 2005, 12:43:59 pm

Sounds like good advice Mike, I've got one extention pole that i'm trying out now, and it's pretty easy to get on with.

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on August 17, 2005, 09:42:26 pm

Quote from: PabloNeruda on August 17, 2005, 09:51:20 am

That's what I'm thinking of doing. Trouble is I'm a little nervous at the thought of getting up there on a ladder!  ;D
Maybe this isn't the job for me!  :(

if your are nervous that won't help you at all
go wfp and you won't look back

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: PabloNeruda on August 17, 2005, 10:27:22 pm

It's so dear GCS!
I'll have to just stop being a wuss.  ;D

Title: Re: Just saying Hi
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on August 18, 2005, 12:05:13 am

Quote from: PabloNeruda on August 17, 2005, 10:27:22 pm

It's so dear GCS!
I'll have to just stop being a wuss.  ;D

not if you go on DIY route it is'nt