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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: james44 on January 25, 2011, 10:16:14 pm

Title: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: james44 on January 25, 2011, 10:16:14 pm

I have been thinking of setting up a mobile shop supplying trad gear and wfp spares!

A bit like the snap-on tools vans do,

But have it as a small workshop as well

Now I would have to plan a route depending where the window cleaners lived/worked

Now I know a lot of people order online, but can this work I know a lot of thought would have to go into this, but would there be a need for this service?

Anybody have any input into this as to why they think this would/not work!

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: G Griffin on January 25, 2011, 10:31:14 pm

Quote from: Stan the Man on January 25, 2011, 10:20:00 pm

saw a mobile sharpening van last week you could do that as well  ;)

Why would you sharpen your phone?

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: Richard Neal on January 25, 2011, 10:35:37 pm

Easier, cheaper, quicker to get on the laptop these days. I have never been to a window cleaning shop, always brought online.

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: G Griffin on January 25, 2011, 10:45:14 pm

Oh, go on then James, I like a trier.                                                                                                  I`ll have 36" of rubber for tomorrow morning please......and I`m based in Land`s End.

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: Nameless Drudge on January 25, 2011, 11:44:47 pm

Have you thought of charging people money to have their windows cleaned?

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: niceandclean on January 25, 2011, 11:51:47 pm

Quote from: sean brennan on January 25, 2011, 11:44:47 pm

Have you thought of charging people money to have their windows cleaned?

Now there's an idea!
 ;D

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: Paul Coleman on January 26, 2011, 07:57:34 am

Could call it "Dial-a-Doughnut" I suppose.

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: barry mallett on January 26, 2011, 08:01:21 am

i need a 12 inch rubber for 11 this morning . gotta get off now someones just phoned up  they need there windows cleaning

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: dazmond on January 26, 2011, 08:14:55 am

i think its a stupid idea meself!anyone with any common sense will have a stock of spares for their business and will just simply order online if they need anything.most suppliers are usually pretty good at delivery times as well!!

dazmond

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: Darranvps on January 26, 2011, 09:40:43 am

Hi I would like to order a new brass Squeegee, and can you deliver it tonight?
How much would you charge I am near Gatwick Airport!

Title: Re: Mobile supplies shop
Post by: Xline Systems on January 26, 2011, 09:49:27 am

Good thought.
but you would never be able to compete with the net, although i do think there is a market for a mobile unit for servicing wfp systems, but i think the deisel would kill you.