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Title: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: dave0123 on November 11, 2011, 05:01:50 pm
As above.. just interested
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Post by: Matt - aquatec on November 11, 2011, 05:07:51 pm
Hi ...

Do you means as in connys and gutters or do you mean, investment banking or truck driving????

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Post by: dave0123 on November 11, 2011, 05:17:16 pm
i mean other jobs apart from anything to do with window cleaning upvc cleaning etc. a different way to earn money
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Post by: C.C.S. on November 11, 2011, 05:22:47 pm
i mean other jobs apart from anything to do with window cleaning upvc cleaning etc. a different way to earn money
carpet cleaning and a bit of contract cleaning
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Post by: Slash on November 11, 2011, 05:24:35 pm
I just do windows/conny roofs,don't have time to do facias or gutters let alone anything else ;D
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Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on November 11, 2011, 05:35:13 pm
I work for Norwich City FC as head steward. I also work for the club on other days such as events or promotion parties  :)

Ive worked there for 20 years and seen some right sights ;) (also i get tickets for my lad for any game he wants to go to.
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Post by: Darranvps on November 11, 2011, 06:13:52 pm
Property Rental http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p476605 (http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p476605)

And property Sales www.vps.bg (http://www.vps.bg)

Amongst other things ;D
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Post by: Dean Taberner on November 11, 2011, 07:45:19 pm
Part time bobby,

No money in it though.

http://www.npia.police.uk/en/10040.htm
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Post by: windiewasher on November 11, 2011, 07:54:13 pm
bouncy castle hire
t-shirt printing
marketing business
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Post by: stuart mc on November 11, 2011, 08:02:09 pm
how  does the marketing business work, do other company's pay you to sort out there marketing needs?
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Post by: Sean Dyer on November 11, 2011, 08:05:39 pm
I work for Norwich City FC as head steward. I also work for the club on other days such as events or promotion parties  :)

Ive worked there for 20 years and seen some right sights ;) (also i get tickets for my lad for any game he wants to go to.

My father in law is there every game , season ticket for years
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Post by: Paul T on November 11, 2011, 08:11:10 pm
Cab driver
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Post by: CLEANCARE WC on November 11, 2011, 08:14:43 pm
part time pimp  :-*
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Post by: Frankybadboy on November 11, 2011, 08:18:05 pm
I work for Norwich City FC as head steward. I also work for the club on other days such as events or promotion parties  :)

Ive worked there for 20 years and seen some right sights ;) (also i get tickets for my lad for any game he wants to go to.
we all have are problems in life bob lol ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P :P
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Post by: windiewasher on November 11, 2011, 08:18:20 pm
how  does the marketing business work, do other company's pay you to sort out there marketing needs?

yes mainly mate,leaflets etc.Canvassing for window cleaning or door to door sales!
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Post by: dave f on November 11, 2011, 08:34:40 pm
escort  ;D ;D
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on November 11, 2011, 08:40:45 pm
escort  ;D ;D

lol, sure, in dreams?!

I lorry drive casually 2 days a week as and when suits me. in layby in carlisle on way back from Scotland right now! gives me something to look forward to at end of week (trucking, not parking in laybys lol), and something to top up wages.

ps interesting asubject, nice one
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Post by: Panorama on November 11, 2011, 09:38:35 pm
Fireman ;)
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Post by: Frankybadboy on November 11, 2011, 09:40:31 pm
stripper  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


if you want to see video just email.lol
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Post by: jouk45 on November 11, 2011, 10:15:06 pm
security guard, fri sat sun night shift, free internet, sleep from midnight, fresh for w/c  work in the morning  lol the perfect job for a w/c  ;D
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Post by: John F on November 11, 2011, 10:39:32 pm
always nick stuff from customers gardens to make a few bob extra. 8) disability benefit comes in handy aswell
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Post by: DG Cleaning on November 11, 2011, 11:44:57 pm
Engineer  ;D
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Post by: colin purewater on November 12, 2011, 06:28:27 pm
tree surgeon

the more window jobs i get the less i have to climb trees
been doining it for ten years the time has come that i dont enjoy it any more
i do one day a week now as the money is good
hopefully by feb pack in and hang me harness up for the last time  :)
using a gardiner pole is so much easyer than a chainsaw ;)
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Post by: advanced on November 12, 2011, 07:31:12 pm
cosmetic surgeon,
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Post by: david68 on November 12, 2011, 08:29:12 pm
When i get time, i have a engineering  metal lathe, milling machine and make brass components for the lighting industry.
Also buying broken laptops and repairing them 
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Post by: Smudgeoff Cleaning Services on November 12, 2011, 09:47:27 pm
But and sell on eBay.
Just started domestic cleaning.
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Post by: GoodFella2006 on November 13, 2011, 08:44:34 am
After knocking down two huge guys  ;D i had to go to the A&E in Paulton.Doctor/male nurse whatever he is taped the cuts on my face was a part time window cleaner.

We were looking to buy a round in Bath,the guy selling it was a part time football refree and he said he is moving abroad and work for some european leage.

I do home delivery for a kebab shop weekends only,That brings in bit of money and keeps me away from clubbing,drinking,women and trouble.
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Post by: Nathanael Jones on November 13, 2011, 08:55:20 am
I do a bit of web design,.. mostly in the winter when the weather is too bad to work outdoors. Its rubbish money if you work out the hourly rate, but has the advantages that I can do an hour here & there & fit it in around family life, and it can be done in the evening with my feet up in front of the fire when my wife would otherwise be torturing me with Xfactor or similar.  ;D

My mrs has a business making organic handmade soaps and she's very busy this time of year, so on rainy days I'm often helping her out too.
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Post by: Stephen Dwyer on November 13, 2011, 01:06:56 pm
I'm not doing all that well in window cleaning (I'm a good cleaner but just lack customers) so I have two other part time jobs.  Firstly I have two paper rounds and I have recently taken up a position as a lollypop man or a school crossing patrol worker as I should call it.  I'm only 26 so I'm probably one of the youngest lollypop men out there. 
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Post by: Seers on November 13, 2011, 01:27:34 pm
Hi,

We do a lot of gritting in the winter although we haven't been out this year yet and now find ourselves sitting on 150 tonnes of rock salt! We also do snow clearance but we will be waiting a while to start that too.

We have been keeping the Bobcat we use for snow clearance busy moving aquatic weed from lakes this week.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/huwrees/phone040.jpg)
(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/huwrees/phone047.jpg)

Cheers,

Huw
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on November 13, 2011, 01:30:57 pm
I work for Norwich City FC as head steward. I also work for the club on other days such as events or promotion parties  :)

Ive worked there for 20 years and seen some right sights ;) (also i get tickets for my lad for any game he wants to go to.

My father in law is there every game , season ticket for years

any idea where he sits?
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Post by: LWC on November 13, 2011, 01:32:48 pm
Firefighter as of last Friday  :)
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Post by: Panorama on November 13, 2011, 04:37:21 pm
sensai well done mate ,wholetime? if so what brigade
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Post by: andyatkinson on November 13, 2011, 05:30:55 pm
well done matt, at least you will have no issues with where to park to get your hose to reach
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Post by: GB Window Cleaning on November 13, 2011, 05:56:47 pm
 :o is work that hard to get people need to do a second job then?
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Post by: Nathanael Jones on November 13, 2011, 08:13:48 pm
:o is work that hard to get people need to do a second job then?

Depends where you are I guess.

I'm in Ireland & the attitude towards window cleaning here is completely different,.. its something you get done for a special occasion,.. very few want it done every 4 or 6 weeks and NOBODY wants to see me when its raining. So for me, a wet weather job is essential.
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Post by: JSMC on November 13, 2011, 08:50:03 pm
looked into the bouncy castles as my nephew down south done it for a while. Just not sure what to go and buy as yet. who is best supplier for them in uk. Looked at a few companies so far and jus tnot sure who has best inflatables
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Post by: Nick Day on November 13, 2011, 09:11:06 pm
Hello,

We used to be involved in the bouncy castle industry, the best by far are Bee Tee (0113 282 4494),speak to Glenn Turner really nice guy.
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Post by: JSMC on November 13, 2011, 09:49:42 pm
were you involved in hiring or manufacture?
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Post by: windiewasher on November 13, 2011, 10:04:38 pm
looked into the bouncy castles as my nephew down south done it for a while. Just not sure what to go and buy as yet. who is best supplier for them in uk. Looked at a few companies so far and jus tnot sure who has best inflatables


bee tee are very good!
i think bounceabout are pretty good too.
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Post by: dazmond on November 13, 2011, 10:06:26 pm
just maintenance window cleaning and the add on jobs like conny roof/fascia/soffit cleaning for me.i have a solid customer base and earn enough all year round to not need another job.i try and enjoy the time off when bad weather comes but to be honest its usually only the odd day here and there that i cant do any window cleaning whatsoever.

unless we get some of the extreme freezing weather we ve had over the last 2 winters.then i try and just do say 3-4 hours a day or have a few days off and dip into my emergency fund if need be! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: JSMC on November 13, 2011, 10:09:23 pm
looked into the bouncy castles as my nephew down south done it for a while. Just not sure what to go and buy as yet. who is best supplier for them in uk. Looked at a few companies so far and jus tnot sure who has best inflatables


bee tee are very good!
i think bounceabout are pretty good too.


AJ is an other i think. Have you done this in the past also
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Post by: Silver Surfer on November 13, 2011, 10:23:34 pm
Also use to do this stuff:Castles/Rodeo Bull/Discos ;D
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Post by: LWC on November 13, 2011, 10:24:11 pm
sensai well done mate ,wholetime? if so what brigade

Retained mate, Mid and West Wales, are you in to?
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Post by: Dougaldum on November 13, 2011, 11:05:46 pm
my other job his jetwashing wheeliebins good for when its raining or windy ;)
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Post by: Panorama on November 13, 2011, 11:37:28 pm
Yes , I work for Cleveland fire brigade, wholetime nearly 10 years
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Post by: Ron Rogers on November 13, 2011, 11:39:54 pm
I sell firewood in the winter which i cut and store on really wet days when i cant clean windows, also sell darts on ebay.
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Post by: GB Window Cleaning on November 14, 2011, 11:32:23 am
i clean windows full time... yes even on wet windy days :P

i only stop for very heavy rain which never last too long (couple of hours maybe at most)

and thunder and lightning
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Post by: Dave. on November 14, 2011, 06:37:15 pm
I do bespoke picture framing, picked up 6 frames to make today.

Mainly it's repeat work for a few local photographers / artists - and it's something to do when the weather is cr@p.
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Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on November 14, 2011, 06:40:46 pm
I work for Norwich City FC as head steward. I also work for the club on other days such as events or promotion parties  :)

Ive worked there for 20 years and seen some right sights ;) (also i get tickets for my lad for any game he wants to go to.
we all have are problems in life bob lol ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P :P

haha I do wonder why I do it sometimes .....
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Post by: LWC on November 14, 2011, 07:05:22 pm
Yes , I work for Cleveland fire brigade, wholetime nearly 10 years

 8)
 Should you be talking to a boggie like me?
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Post by: Panorama on November 14, 2011, 09:09:39 pm
Don't know what boggie means  :) enjoy the training and the carry down from the 13.5 mt ladder , don't forget ,  according to people on here, now you are a fireman, you're not allowed to use wfp and you will have to reduce your prices ;D 
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Post by: C-Thru. on November 14, 2011, 09:12:17 pm
Entertainments.

was a pro Entertainer all over Europe for 20 years, did the windows before that and just drifted back up a ladder I guess.
had some wonderful times, and women lol.
now do Mobile discos all over the place, big stuff down to kids parties.
Ties in well with the windows....


http://www.sherwoodentertainments.co.uk/
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Post by: PureClean Window Cleaning Ltd on November 14, 2011, 10:37:17 pm
Pro wedding dj

www.pureweddingdjs.co.uk

just started this year professionally. would like to do it full time one day (as in 1 night a week)
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Post by: LWC on November 15, 2011, 07:09:13 am
Don't know what boggie means  :) enjoy the training and the carry down from the 13.5 mt ladder , don't forget ,  according to people on here, now you are a fireman, you're not allowed to use wfp and you will have to reduce your prices ;D 

Boggie, retained guys because apparently we are not as good as wholetime  ;D

Ive completed inital training last friday bro, i love the 13.5 ladder "STAND BY TO SLIP!" lol

Ok i will go back to ladders and reduce my prices  ;)
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Post by: Richy essex on November 15, 2011, 08:35:43 pm
bloody fireman with two jobs or three never happy with their lot
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Post by: Panorama on November 15, 2011, 11:01:11 pm
  ::) don't worry about it Richy , I don't
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Post by: Sul1961 on November 20, 2011, 08:19:31 pm
It's not a case of not being happy with our lot, it's the fact that a second job is normally a necessity for a firefighter with a family, and it just happens that window cleaning fits in with our shift work and it's a decent physical job.....
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Post by: CLEANCARE WC on November 20, 2011, 08:27:08 pm
Entertainments.

was a pro Entertainer all over Europe for 20 years, did the windows before that and just drifted back up a ladder I guess.
had some wonderful times, and women lol.
now do Mobile discos all over the place, big stuff down to kids parties.
Ties in well with the windows....


http://www.sherwoodentertainments.co.uk/


love the track on your utube vid it has confused me a bit tho I know the cat decor passion version did they sample from this?
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Post by: PURER CLEAN on November 20, 2011, 08:36:57 pm
full time doorman for 16 years  8)
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Post by: james51174 on November 20, 2011, 08:39:39 pm
me too...doorman...but stopped when i had kids
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Post by: Panorama on November 20, 2011, 09:15:47 pm
Welcome sul1961 :) are you new to window cleaning or is it a return for you ?
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Post by: Paul Coleman on November 20, 2011, 09:20:10 pm
Part time tax inspector.
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on November 20, 2011, 09:25:53 pm
 ;D >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( :-[

nice one paul.....
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Post by: Richy essex on November 20, 2011, 11:19:11 pm
It's not a case of not being happy with our lot, it's the fact that a second job is normally a necessity for a firefighter with a family, and it just happens that window cleaning fits in with our shift work and it's a decent physical job.....


dont you get bout 26 -28,000 a year though m8?? that aint bad really to be fair neway dont mata 2 me only saying m8 lol
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Post by: H2GoKent on November 21, 2011, 05:59:52 am
I'm have a small Pest Control business.
Qualified two years ago, will build it up a bit in time.
It adds a bit of interest to life, wasps, fleas, mice rats, pigeons all that sort of nice stuff.  ;D
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Post by: Dave Anderson on November 21, 2011, 08:54:33 am
Learning to sew leather and heavy fabrics .

Forex trading.

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Post by: chopsie on November 21, 2011, 09:59:42 am
I do steel decking\safety netting on construction sites anything between 1 and 4 days a week.
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Post by: Grant C on November 21, 2011, 10:13:39 am
Hgv driver, have got my first day window cleaning tomorrow on my day off, just need to spend the winter building my round then I can, get off the road for good. That is if my tank for the van turns up today :- :-\
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on November 21, 2011, 10:33:24 am
Hgv driver, have got my first day window cleaning tomorrow on my day off, just need to spend the winter building my round then I can, get off the road for good. That is if my tank for the van turns up today :- :-\

welcome to the business trucker! don't forget to record window cleaning as other work on your chart!  ;D
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Post by: Grant C on November 21, 2011, 11:23:56 am
 ;D ;D  ;D don't tell the ministry, I'm taking my weekly rest honest
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Post by: dazmond on November 21, 2011, 11:24:08 pm
and heres me thinking your all professional cleaners who make a living without having to resort to other work to make up your income!!!


........bunch of part timers!!! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Richy essex on November 22, 2011, 03:05:36 am
and heres me thinking your all professional cleaners who make a living without having to resort to other work to make up your income!!!


........bunch of part timers!!! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
lol its the other way round 4 me bud im on the glass cos i dont make enough in my other job window cleaning is my other work i resort 2!!! 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Gordon Saunders on November 23, 2011, 06:23:47 pm
 Been window cleaning full time for 11yrs and for 6 of those i have also worked as a night support worker in a drug treatment centre . i only do 1 night a week and get sleep time so i can still go out on the glass the next day .
 Its Sh** money but far more rewarding and challenging than  w/c
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Post by: G Griffin on November 23, 2011, 06:33:57 pm
Been window cleaning full time for 11yrs and for 6 of those i have also worked as a night support worker in a drug treatment centre . i only do 1 night a week and get sleep time so i can still go out on the glass the next day .
 Its Sh** money but far more rewarding and challenging than  w/c

Nice one, Gordon :).
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Post by: dexter on November 23, 2011, 06:55:23 pm
Firefighter too.
Just started doing Windows this year to subsidise the wife going back to Uni. ;D
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Post by: JSMC on December 06, 2011, 03:48:05 pm
very interesting to know that we are all on lookout for other jobs or already have them
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on December 06, 2011, 06:10:19 pm
think window cleaning full time would do my nut in. nice to have something else to look forward to, and handy to have the flexibility of having another feather in your cap for when needed.
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Post by: Panorama on December 06, 2011, 09:57:40 pm
Welcome dexter  :)
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Post by: JSMC on December 07, 2011, 05:00:52 pm
defo thinking about getting some bouncy castles but reckon it could be seasonal work and also weather dependant also.
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Post by: TYCOON on December 07, 2011, 05:06:22 pm
Bouncer for Mothercare
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Post by: JOHN WONG on December 08, 2011, 02:29:29 am
I do restoration work on masonry surfaces.
Find a niche market to tap.
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Post by: Ian Rochester on December 08, 2011, 05:37:30 am
My main business is Lionheart Cleaning Services Ltd which now employs 21 staff and covers just about every aspect of cleaning, just added Wheelie Bin Cleaning to it earlier this year and that's going VERY well, got 1400 customers already on 4 weekly clean.

Other businesses include:

Furniture Clinic Leather Restoration - one person fully employed on that

Pedal Power Cycle Hire - we work with a lot of cycling holiday companies from all over Europe supplying bikes as well as people and baggage transfers for the longer cycle routes in the North East and Scotland (C2C, Hadrians, Coast & Castles)

Seashells & Sandpiper Holiday Cottages - had these for a good few years now and my wife basically looks after them but they are booked nearly every week of the year now.

(See websites below)

We've also just invested in a static Hot Foam Pressure Washer and will be setting up a Car Wash station at the workshop on weekends starting very soon as there's nowhere close by to get cars washed, closest drive through car wash is 14 miles away.......we'll see how it goes.
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Post by: JSMC on December 08, 2011, 07:35:09 am
My main business is Lionheart Cleaning Services Ltd which now employs 21 staff and covers just about every aspect of cleaning, just added Wheelie Bin Cleaning to it earlier this year and that's going VERY well, got 1400 customers already on 4 weekly clean.

Other businesses include:

Furniture Clinic Leather Restoration - one person fully employed on that

Pedal Power Cycle Hire - we work with a lot of cycling holiday companies from all over Europe supplying bikes as well as people and baggage transfers for the longer cycle routes in the North East and Scotland (C2C, Hadrians, Coast & Castles)

Seashells & Sandpiper Holiday Cottages - had these for a good few years now and my wife basically looks after them but they are booked nearly every week of the year now.

(See websites below)

We've also just invested in a static Hot Foam Pressure Washer and will be setting up a Car Wash station at the workshop on weekends starting very soon as there's nowhere close by to get cars washed, closest drive through car wash is 14 miles away.......we'll see how it goes.

i would love to have a business drive like you have mate. Well done for what you have achieved. How long has all of this taken you to do?

I'd imagine it to be a headache at times also
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Post by: AS Window Cleaning on December 08, 2011, 07:55:39 am
My main business is Lionheart Cleaning Services Ltd which now employs 21 staff and covers just about every aspect of cleaning, just added Wheelie Bin Cleaning to it earlier this year and that's going VERY well, got 1400 customers already on 4 weekly clean.

Other businesses include:

Furniture Clinic Leather Restoration - one person fully employed on that

Pedal Power Cycle Hire - we work with a lot of cycling holiday companies from all over Europe supplying bikes as well as people and baggage transfers for the longer cycle routes in the North East and Scotland (C2C, Hadrians, Coast & Castles)

Seashells & Sandpiper Holiday Cottages - had these for a good few years now and my wife basically looks after them but they are booked nearly every week of the year now.

(See websites below)

We've also just invested in a static Hot Foam Pressure Washer and will be setting up a Car Wash station at the workshop on weekends starting very soon as there's nowhere close by to get cars washed, closest drive through car wash is 14 miles away.......we'll see how it goes.

Busy busy Mr Rochester!  Sounds very busy.  I know some friends in Ireland who built up a cleaning business, they did most of the towns around where I lived, night clubs, carpet cleaning, holiday homes, had quite a team.  But was working all hours for very little money as they went in cheap to get the work. 

Alot of work isn't always a good thing.......unless you are making decent margins, in which case its a very good thing!

Keep up the good work Mr Monopoly!! :)
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Post by: Poles R Us on December 08, 2011, 07:57:59 am
As above.. just interested


     www.pedalboardvelcro.co.uk
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Post by: lcwalker on December 08, 2011, 08:20:14 am
Gardener maintence ive been doing it long before i did windows, ive picked up quiet a gardening jobs from my window customers and windows from my gardening customers,ive just started to add landscaping projects to, seems to work well.
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Post by: dazmond on December 08, 2011, 08:47:32 am
ian rochester is a certain type of individual!i know for certain im not one of them!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

i have a very decent window cleaning round coupled with the extras like conservatory roof cleaning and fascia,soffit cleaning.

i am happy with my lot.im not overly ambitous.i have a nice income all year round.ok it dips a bit during really bad weather which to be honest is not a problem as i have an emergency fund built up throughout the year.i live quite frugally as i dont drink or smoke cigarettes anymore and i never live above my means!!

i like to keep things simple as it makes me happier!

i dont work flat out 5 days a week either!i find that being organized,working at a brisk pace i can get through my 300+ customer base with days to spare at the end of each month.

JSMC dont wish to be like someone else!if you want a bigger business go out and get the work!!

one things for certain i wouldnt want to be working 5,6,7 days every week anyway!some people thrive on stress,pressure,chasing more work etc but its not for me!

in my spare time i help alcoholics to stay sober.unpaid in monetary terms but i get paid for it by staying sober myself.all good valuable work.

regards


dazmond
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Ian Rochester on December 08, 2011, 07:31:00 pm
To answer a couple of the questions:

I started out nearly 9 years ago (Jan 03) after being made redundant as a Factory Manager, starting on carpets with an Extracta Exel and then gradually added on, took on first employee after 6 months.  I've always been of the opinion that "I can do that" before I look at offloading it to someone else!  The only big cleaning we haven't starting doing yet is oven cleaning.  I've got a caustic tank and can clean an oven to a decent standard, but I just think the margins are too low for the effort that's put in to it, it's probably fine for someone self employed, but not employing....at least not in my eyes at the moment.

Yes it can all be a hassle and I sometimes (often!) wish I was self employed again, however there are probably more positives than negatives, like yesterday I spent the day Christmas shopping in Newcastle, had a lovely lunch out with the dearly beloved in the knowledge that the business was still running and making money (not necessarily profit  ;D)  Last week we took a day off when all the schools were closed because of the strike and went for a big walk with our daughter up in the hills around Wooler, again lunch out at a little pub!  There's a growing theme here  ;D

Everyone who works for us knows what to do, I don't have to watch over them or worry that they are taking the p!ss.  In some cases I only see some of our commercial office cleaners on a monthly basis and some of the part timers even less than that.

I think I could stop tomorrow and know that the business would carry on without me without too much disruption.

We don't go in cheap, we're actually probably the most expensive in the area, partly because we're VAT registered and have bigger overheads than others, but also because we don't want to work for nothing and be busy fools like some out there.

My real passion however is for the cycle hire business, I've now got around 60+ bikes (20 new ones added in September).  I would love it to be in an area where I could spend all my time concentrating on that.  The mind set of the people who hire bikes is totally different to our cleaning customers, they are on holiday and looking for a good time and wanting to explore the area, they're not people winging about how a sill had been missed on the last window clean or complaining that we'd put the price up by 50p!! 

We've just invested in a new 3200 sq ft workshop and this has made a massive difference to how we operate, home is now home and work is in a totally separate area.

I agree it's not for everyone, but I like to think we've gone the right way.

YOURS FOR £???,???

Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Matt Gibson on December 08, 2011, 08:02:44 pm
Ian, im interested in the bin cleaning. might drop you an email if thats ok..?
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: bad trippy on December 08, 2011, 08:15:35 pm
defo thinking about getting some bouncy castles but reckon it could be seasonal work and also weather dependant also.
Think theres a answer to a question somewhere there  ;D
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Ian Rochester on December 08, 2011, 08:21:44 pm
Matt,

No problem
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: JSMC on December 08, 2011, 08:30:26 pm
Ian, im interested in the bin cleaning. might drop you an email if thats ok..?

you still living out in glasgow? word of warning for ye be very very carfeul if setting up that kind of business in your area. These cash businesses are taken up by some very unsavoury people. The east end and surrounding areas are a bit mental matt.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Matt Gibson on December 08, 2011, 09:53:37 pm
Cheers for the heads up mate. I know what you mean. I'm on the south side, and haven't seen a bin cleaner round here since I moved in.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: JSMC on December 13, 2011, 09:31:16 pm
so ye defo going for bin cleaning?
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Window Washers on December 14, 2011, 07:24:12 am
Gutter cleaning on the window side.
Online marketing, seo, backlinking, traffic, product creation, facebook fan pages, google plus, wso's, media buying.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Londoner on December 14, 2011, 08:09:09 am
defo thinking about getting some bouncy castles but reckon it could be seasonal work and also weather dependant also.
No because if you get the smaller ones they go up in church halls etc. Kids have birthday parties all year round
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Window Washers on December 14, 2011, 08:10:17 am
defo thinking about getting some bouncy castles but reckon it could be seasonal work and also weather dependant also.
No because if you get the smaller ones they go up in church halls etc. Kids have birthday parties all year round
good point
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Matt Gibson on December 14, 2011, 09:53:18 am
so ye defo going for bin cleaning?

Why? you want your bins cleaned?  ;D

Not sure yet mate, havent had a chance to email ian yet, and its just a thought at the moment..

I've seen a few bin cleaners around when ive been on site doing my own jobs, but none around my local area. Im sure there are, and i know what your getting at with the cash business around here but its almost 2012, we arent living in the 70's/80's anymore and these blokes who think they have the right to run a shoddy cash bin cleaning business out the back of whatever cheap transit they have this month, deserve a bit of competition.. i hate these guys that think they own an area, in any business..(rant over, sorry)

Seems like a good oppurtunity, and am definitely going to look into it..
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on December 14, 2011, 04:50:08 pm
I own and rent out half of a house with my bro.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: david washbrook on December 14, 2011, 10:08:01 pm
bob
a good friend of mine used to play for norwich iwan roberts do you remember him
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: ian kev on January 03, 2012, 04:39:20 pm
Just before xmas i decided  to make some driftwood xmas trees to help with the pennys as im still trying build my round, plus the weather was a bit pants. i was selling these to a local shop and they were selling them at £100 each, i was well chuffed.need to think of something else now. perhaps driftwood easter eggs.lol

(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/surferstink1/PA140003.jpg)

Happy new year everyone.


Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: G Griffin on January 03, 2012, 05:55:21 pm
Just before xmas i decided  to make some driftwood xmas trees to help with the pennys as im still trying build my round, plus the weather was a bit pants. i was selling these to a local shop and they were selling them at £100 each, i was well chuffed.need to think of something else now. perhaps driftwood easter eggs.lol

(http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo6/surferstink1/PA140003.jpg)

Happy new year everyone.




That's great...........but all the needles have dropped  ;D.
Seriously, good luck with it and the round building.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on January 03, 2012, 09:01:09 pm
I own and rent out half of a house with my bro.


WHICH HALF DO YOU RENT OUT? AND HOW MUCH EXTRA INCOME DO YOU GENERATE FROM RENTING OUT YOUR BROTHER?
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Ian Rochester on January 04, 2012, 06:11:34 am
Ian,

One of my mates is a photographer (local area stuff) and he makes picture frames out of driftwood  
http://www.wildnorthumberland.com/driftwoodframes/ (http://www.wildnorthumberland.com/driftwoodframes/)
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: boshravie on January 04, 2012, 07:40:15 am
To answer a couple of the questions:

I started out nearly 9 years ago (Jan 03) after being made redundant as a Factory Manager, starting on carpets with an Extracta Exel and then gradually added on, took on first employee after 6 months.  I've always been of the opinion that "I can do that" before I look at offloading it to someone else!  The only big cleaning we haven't starting doing yet is oven cleaning.  I've got a caustic tank and can clean an oven to a decent standard, but I just think the margins are too low for the effort that's put in to it, it's probably fine for someone self employed, but not employing....at least not in my eyes at the moment.

Yes it can all be a hassle and I sometimes (often!) wish I was self employed again, however there are probably more positives than negatives, like yesterday I spent the day Christmas shopping in Newcastle, had a lovely lunch out with the dearly beloved in the knowledge that the business was still running and making money (not necessarily profit  ;D)  Last week we took a day off when all the schools were closed because of the strike and went for a big walk with our daughter up in the hills around Wooler, again lunch out at a little pub!  There's a growing theme here  ;D

Everyone who works for us knows what to do, I don't have to watch over them or worry that they are taking the p!ss.  In some cases I only see some of our commercial office cleaners on a monthly basis and some of the part timers even less than that.

I think I could stop tomorrow and know that the business would carry on without me without too much disruption.

We don't go in cheap, we're actually probably the most expensive in the area, partly because we're VAT registered and have bigger overheads than others, but also because we don't want to work for nothing and be busy fools like some out there.

My real passion however is for the cycle hire business, I've now got around 60+ bikes (20 new ones added in September).  I would love it to be in an area where I could spend all my time concentrating on that.  The mind set of the people who hire bikes is totally different to our cleaning customers, they are on holiday and looking for a good time and wanting to explore the area, they're not people winging about how a sill had been missed on the last window clean or complaining that we'd put the price up by 50p!! 

We've just invested in a new 3200 sq ft workshop and this has made a massive difference to how we operate, home is now home and work is in a totally separate area.

I agree it's not for everyone, but I like to think we've gone the right way.

YOURS FOR £???,???



Absolutely fantastic, I salute you ian. I just love to hear these success stories.  :)
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Erithwc on June 10, 2012, 03:02:04 pm
Thinking about doing bouncy castle hire next year as a add on business, offer a discount on the hire price to my regular customers ect. anyone else do this or is it to much hassle with people trying to claim when little tom hurts himself ??


Paul
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Splash 4 Cash on June 10, 2012, 06:48:34 pm
I work as a officer for customs in Portsmouth.Do mostly night audits on Clubs and retail  alcohol outlets eg supermarkets etc.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: britishwill on June 10, 2012, 10:07:17 pm
Selling Christmas trees, power washing and guttering.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: RO-Sheen on June 10, 2012, 11:59:01 pm
Actor.

I started the window cleaning 6 years to support myself as Acting doesnt pay well for the 99% of us. I am currently working for www.thedecktheatrecompany.co.uk and Got the preview for 'Quiz night at the Britianna' tomorrow (monday) night for the press, radio, TV and sponsors. This play will run until the end of August on Thursday nights.
Also, Im in 'Whatever happened to Wallenberg' which will only be run for 2 nights at the end of June but will be toured from September.
Check out the website for more details and if you fancy a night out in oxford tickets are available from www.wegottickets.com  :)
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Londoner on June 11, 2012, 08:08:16 am
One of my taxi driving mates is an actor, he's been in everything. Star Wars, Dr Who, loads of films, speaking parts too but he said he never made as much money from acting as when he bought himself a black London taxi and signed on with various agencies.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: RO-Sheen on June 12, 2012, 09:15:57 pm
Yeah Vince, Its definately a job you do out of love and not for a living...unless you get lucky!
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: Phil Mitchell on June 13, 2012, 08:08:43 am
I've started a vegan/veggie catering company www.gaiaskitchen.co.uk It's a niche market but the fastest growing food sector in the world!!! I've got a trailer for festivals and a huge kitchen for classes. I also offer one to one tuition and specialize in raw food preparation.
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: keith59 on June 13, 2012, 06:50:08 pm
Fluffer at a strip club...
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: chez on June 13, 2012, 09:59:48 pm
Wedding photographer !!
Title: Re: What other jobs do people do along side window cleaning?
Post by: David Kent @ KentKleen on June 13, 2012, 11:32:58 pm
i just clean winows  ???