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Title: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 04:24:19 pm
Did you just pass it on?

My plan is to simply add 20% and go on the flat rate scheme with a promise of no further increases in two years in a carefully worded letter.

What did others do?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: supernova77 on November 19, 2014, 04:51:19 pm
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My plan is to simply add 20% and go on the flat rate scheme with a promise of no further increases in two years in a carefully worded letter.

Then you might find that you loose some customers and that brings you back below the VAT threshold  ;)

I'm not registered... But when I do I will probably just increase all prices by 5% - 10% and swallow the rest... I wouldn't mention VAT to any customers.

Andy
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 19, 2014, 04:55:30 pm
Glad you asked this.

Could someone cough smudger cough enlighten us please. As much info as possible would be great. He's the only chap I know on here that's vat reg really (big domestic rounds)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: deeege on November 19, 2014, 05:09:02 pm
Funny how with all those on here doing £400 days or £60 p/h they rarely get involved in these VAT discussions, wonder why that is?  :o
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Jack Harris on November 19, 2014, 05:30:49 pm
most are full of it thats why
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Rogue Trader on November 19, 2014, 05:41:31 pm
i did it in exactly the same way that you are proposing, and i did lose a few customers and the ones i lost were the dregs of my round anyway so if anything it was a good thing , i didnt add it to all customers though, some who were priced really well i swallowed it. I had quite decent prices in the first place so i could afford to swallow a bit. I was surprised at how well the customer base as a whole took it, most people who can afford to have their windows cleaned know a bit about business and if anything they applaud your growth and success even if it means it costs them a few quid more. For them the price increase buys them security in the knowledge that you are a bonafide business and not some shmuck that will be unreliable and turn up as and when you feel like it.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 05:45:18 pm
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My plan is to simply add 20% and go on the flat rate scheme with a promise of no further increases in two years in a carefully worded letter.

Then you might find that you loose some customers and that brings you back below the VAT threshold  ;)

I'm not registered... But when I do I will probably just increase all prices by 5% - 10% and swallow the rest... I wouldn't mention VAT to any customers.

Andy

I will tell them, but with a letter. Some exceptionally well priced large jobs I will absorb, but 90% will get a price rise. If it drops below it will only be temporary so I'm not too concerned about that.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 05:46:29 pm
i did it in exactly the same way that you are proposing, and i did lose a few customers and the ones i lost were the dregs of my round anyway so if anything it was a good thing , i didnt add it to all customers though, some who were priced really well i swallowed it. I had quite decent prices in the first place so i could afford to swallow a bit. I was surprised at how well the customer base as a whole took it, most people who can afford to have their windows cleaned know a bit about business and if anything they applaud your growth and success even if it means it costs them a few quid more. For them the price increase buys them security in the knowledge that you are a bonafide business and not some shmuck that will be unreliable and turn up as and when you feel like it.
That is pretty much word for word how I plan to do it and anticipate it going.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Rogue Trader on November 19, 2014, 05:47:13 pm
The other thing i forgot to say is that if you employ the cost of you going VAT registered is actually not yours but your staff. (unfortunately for them) The target that they have has to go up by 20% in order for them to turnover the same amount of money. They will need to do £180 instead of £150 or £240 instead of £200 etc. Unfortunately if you are still on the tools this will apply to you too until you move away from the coalface..... But for any new starters that you have they dont know any different and their turnover and or earnings will always be calculated after 20% has been taken off, for them that is simply how things are, no problems 8)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 05:54:00 pm
The other thing i forgot to say is that if you employ the cost of you going VAT registered is actually not yours but your staff. (unfortunately for them) The target that they have has to go up by 20% in order for them to turnover the same amount of money. They will need to do £180 instead of £150 or £240 instead of £200 etc. Unfortunately if you are still on the tools this will apply to you too until you move away from the coalface..... But for any new starters that you have they dont know any different and their turnover and or earnings will always be calculated after 20% has been taken off, for them that is simply how things are, no problems 8)
I don't have anyone yet, so I am flat out anyway but I have someone (daughter's partner) due to start in February, but may have to take someone on before then as I am likely to be 4/5 weeks behind by then.  (I anticipate VAT threshold being hit the moment someone starts).
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Smudger on November 19, 2014, 06:31:18 pm
Hello -

We reg vat from April this year, we knew a few months before that if things continued then this would be necessary, we do price reviews EVERY 12 months, so most got a rise in 2013 and this year we sent our usual price review out and most went up  by what we felt was fair - but we did stipulate on the letter that we will endevour to ensure there are no further prices reviews until 2016.

This rise helped offset some of the vat we are on the FRS at 12% (pay 11% in first year) obviously it did not cover all of it, we have also this year picked up some regular commercial clients (schools/care homes) which you charge 20% vat too but you pay out 12% - so if you can pick up a few vat reg commercials that will also help.

No two ways about it, initially it does effect your profits especially when you are domestic based, but for us it was a necessary step to continue our growth. Don't be frightened about it the FRS is very easy to use and do vat returns on.

Mrs Smudger
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: S.A.J on November 19, 2014, 07:26:02 pm
Start pricing work up with VAT in mind  ;) that's what we did! and put that extra money in another account, this will be your VAT account and never spend it on anything other than VAT  ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 19, 2014, 07:44:13 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 19, 2014, 07:46:22 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 19, 2014, 07:50:10 pm
Funny how with all those on here doing £400 days or £60 p/h they rarely get involved in these VAT discussions, wonder why that is?  :o

In what category would you put the guy who started this post, on the verge of £79000 working on his own.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: PoleKing on November 19, 2014, 07:52:22 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.

It's £81k this year.
I heard (though can't confirm) it'll be £85k next year.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Don Kee on November 19, 2014, 07:59:01 pm
Funny how with all those on here doing £400 days or £60 p/h they rarely get involved in these VAT discussions, wonder why that is?  :o

In what category would you put the guy who started this post, on the verge of £79000 working on his own.


I was thinking that...

Not doubting the guy but thats some serious turn over working on your own!! :o
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: PoleKing on November 19, 2014, 08:02:29 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.

It's £81k this year.
I heard (though can't confirm) it'll be £85k next year.

Personally I don't believe that but if there are then they would be in a very small minority, strange how they all
find their way onto this forum.

Believe what?
 The first bit is fact. The second bit I've said was only what I've heard ???
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 19, 2014, 08:10:46 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.

It's £81k this year.
I heard (though can't confirm) it'll be £85k next year.

Personally I don't believe that but if there are then they would be in a very small minority, strange how they all
find their way onto this forum.

Believe what?
 The first bit is fact. The second bit I've said was only what I've heard ???

Was replying to the bit you deleted, not what you said about the vat.
I wasn't saying that you hadn't heard people boast about these type of earnings, I'm saying I don't believe these type
of people.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: deeege on November 19, 2014, 08:18:56 pm
Funny how with all those on here doing £400 days or £60 p/h they rarely get involved in these VAT discussions, wonder why that is?  :o

In what category would you put the guy who started this post, on the verge of £79000 working on his own.


Good on him if he's getting there whilst working alone, that's some going and 100% not achievable on domestics where I work.

Fwiw my post was a bit tongue in cheek and wasn't aimed at 8weekly. There are a few Walter Mittys on here that like to bull**** about earning big money but I personally wouldn't put 8weekly in that category.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 19, 2014, 08:30:04 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.

It's £81k this year.
I heard (though can't confirm) it'll be £85k next year.

Personally I don't believe that but if there are then they would be in a very small minority, strange how they all
find their way onto this forum.

Believe what?
 The first bit is fact. The second bit I've said was only what I've heard ???

Was replying to the bit you deleted, not what you said about the vat.
I wasn't saying that you hadn't heard people boast about these type of earnings, I'm saying I don't believe these type
of people.

81K = 5 days per week, every week for 50 weeks per year earning £324 per day, every day for 250 days.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 19, 2014, 08:48:05 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 19, 2014, 08:59:16 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)


The more vat reg' & franchised window cleaners out there the better!! ;D 10-20% to play with- just to be level. ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 10:33:17 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: PoleKing on November 19, 2014, 10:36:42 pm
question to the guys who have made the jump

what have been the benefits of going vat reg

have you made more profit since going vat reg than before being vat reg

have you picked up more work since being vat reg


Its not about making a jump it about having a turnover of more than £79000 you don't have a choice.

It's £81k this year.
I heard (though can't confirm) it'll be £85k next year.

Personally I don't believe that but if there are then they would be in a very small minority, strange how they all
find their way onto this forum.

Believe what?
 The first bit is fact. The second bit I've said was only what I've heard ???

Was replying to the bit you deleted, not what you said about the vat.
I wasn't saying that you hadn't heard people boast about these type of earnings, I'm saying I don't believe these type
of people.

Oh, fair enough.
Thats why i deleted it.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 19, 2014, 10:42:39 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Not sure what you did there bud, but somehow you've taken my general comment and personalised it. I'm not cheap and i don't intend on taking any work from you.
 I was just stating a fact. I'm not a negative thinker, i'm a foreward thinker. I'm also registered, insured, and qualified (i know !! :-)  ). But the fact remains as a sole trader i can afford to be at least 10% cheaper than a VAT registered trader. Thats based on the VAT registration alone and not factoring in the probably a VAT registered trader is much larger than me and has a lot of overheads pertaining to staff, etc. Thats all i'm stating.
 If you wanna be negative about that fact and call me negative then so be it !  ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: PoleKing on November 19, 2014, 10:45:37 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Not sure what you did there bud, but somehow you've taken my general comment and personalised it. I'm not cheap and i don't intend on taking any work from you.
 I was just stating a fact. I'm not a negative thinker, i'm a foreward thinker. I'm also registered, insured, and qualified (i know !! :-)  ). But the fact remains as a sole trader i can afford to be at least 10% cheaper than a VAT registered trader. Thats based on the VAT registration alone and not factoring in the probably a VAT registered trader is much larger than me and has a lot of overheads pertaining to staff, etc. Thats all i'm stating.
 If you wanna be negative about that fact and call me negative then so be it !  ;D

What do you mean CC?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 19, 2014, 10:50:24 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

What makes you think that someone 10 to 20% cheaper than you isn't as good nor professional as yourself? Or even better for that matter. You do the maths- two competing quotes, one is 20% cheaper, friendlier, as professional, equal standard of equipment etc etc Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....................................... ::)roll
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 10:51:22 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Not sure what you did there bud, but somehow you've taken my general comment and personalised it. I'm not cheap and i don't intend on taking any work from you.
 I was just stating a fact. I'm not a negative thinker, i'm a foreward thinker. I'm also registered, insured, and qualified (i know !! :-)  ). But the fact remains as a sole trader i can afford to be at least 10% cheaper than a VAT registered trader. Thats based on the VAT registration alone and not factoring in the probably a VAT registered trader is much larger than me and has a lot of overheads pertaining to staff, etc. Thats all i'm stating.
 If you wanna be negative about that fact and call me negative then so be it !  ;D
It wasn't meant to be personal. My apologies as reading it back, it does read that way. My point remains though that in domestic work, on the whole when you quote, you have no competition, so it doesn't matter whether you or any one is cheaper because the only person to quote is the one that dropped the leaflet or knocked the door. And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 10:53:54 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

What makes you think that someone 10 to 20% cheaper than you isn't as good nor professional as yourself? Or even better for that matter. You do the maths- two competing quotes, one is 20% cheaper, friendlier, as professional, equal standard of equipment etc etc Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....................................... ::)roll
Read my lips DOMESTICS DON'T GET COMPETITIVE QUOTES. I doubt very much whether I am the best window cleaner, but it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 19, 2014, 10:54:31 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Not sure what you did there bud, but somehow you've taken my general comment and personalised it. I'm not cheap and i don't intend on taking any work from you.
 I was just stating a fact. I'm not a negative thinker, i'm a foreward thinker. I'm also registered, insured, and qualified (i know !! :-)  ). But the fact remains as a sole trader i can afford to be at least 10% cheaper than a VAT registered trader. Thats based on the VAT registration alone and not factoring in the probably a VAT registered trader is much larger than me and has a lot of overheads pertaining to staff, etc. Thats all i'm stating.
 If you wanna be negative about that fact and call me negative then so be it !  ;D

What do you mean CC?

Just that, i'm registered as self employed window cleaner with HMRC. I just highlighted that point as many here often pull that up as a point if they're outcompeted for a job...i.e i'll bet they're the beer brigade, not registered or insured, blah blah blah !!!
 I remember Lee Burbidge bringing up a point a while ago..along the lines of ....should VAT registered Business have to pay VAT on domestic customers etc... Its like they (people who want to expand over the VAT threshold) want their cake and eat it.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: PoleKing on November 19, 2014, 10:57:30 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.


Not sure what you did there bud, but somehow you've taken my general comment and personalised it. I'm not cheap and i don't intend on taking any work from you.
 I was just stating a fact. I'm not a negative thinker, i'm a foreward thinker. I'm also registered, insured, and qualified (i know !! :-)  ). But the fact remains as a sole trader i can afford to be at least 10% cheaper than a VAT registered trader. Thats based on the VAT registration alone and not factoring in the probably a VAT registered trader is much larger than me and has a lot of overheads pertaining to staff, etc. Thats all i'm stating.
 If you wanna be negative about that fact and call me negative then so be it !  ;D

What do you mean CC?

Just that, i'm registered as self employed window cleaner with HMRC. I just highlighted that point as many here often pull that up as a point if they're outcompeted for a job...i.e i'll bet they're the beer brigade, not registered or insured, blah blah blah !!!
 I remember Lee Burbidge bringing up a point a while ago..along the lines of ....should VAT registered Business have to pay VAT on domestic customers etc... Its like they (people who want to expand over the VAT threshold) want their cake and eat it.

Oh, I getchya.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 19, 2014, 10:58:22 pm
And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
I already know how to do that. Two things stop me.  ;D  
[1] I don't have the physical ability.
[2] I can't be arsed to sort out staff to do it (read: i ain;t clever enough to manage it all).

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 11:05:07 pm
And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
I already know how to do that. Two things stop me.  ;D  
[1] I don't have the physical ability.
[2] I can't be arsed to sort out staff to do it (read: i ain;t clever enough to manage it all).

 ;D ;D
To be honest I am struggling physically. My arms, shoulders and neck are feeling it but I should be able to drastically reduce the physical load very soon.

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 19, 2014, 11:11:22 pm
And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
I already know how to do that. Two things stop me.  ;D  
[1] I don't have the physical ability.
[2] I can't be arsed to sort out staff to do it (read: i ain;t clever enough to manage it all).

 ;D ;D
To be honest I am struggling physically. My arms, shoulders and neck are feeling it but I should be able to drastically reduce the physical load very soon.



Is that the secret to £300 a day? struggling, bad arms & shoulders? ;D ;D You never know, you might be able to achieve it without killing yourself one day! ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 19, 2014, 11:12:31 pm
And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
I already know how to do that. Two things stop me.  ;D  
[1] I don't have the physical ability.
[2] I can't be arsed to sort out staff to do it (read: i ain;t clever enough to manage it all).

 ;D ;D
To be honest I am struggling physically. My arms, shoulders and neck are feeling it but I should be able to drastically reduce the physical load very soon.

Well good luck with it. The downside to sole traders like me is when i stop, thats it the business stops, thats it. Probably as you're experiencing the next step up is not actually a step its a leap. Lots more work to do and staff to manage, VAT to consider (as you're doing). I'll just watch these type thread with interest.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 19, 2014, 11:18:32 pm
And therein lies the secret to achieving £300 a day every day.
I already know how to do that. Two things stop me.  ;D  
[1] I don't have the physical ability.
[2] I can't be arsed to sort out staff to do it (read: i ain;t clever enough to manage it all).

 ;D ;D
To be honest I am struggling physically. My arms, shoulders and neck are feeling it but I should be able to drastically reduce the physical load very soon.



Is that the secret to £300 a day? struggling, bad arms & shoulders? ;D ;D You never know, you might be able to achieve it without killing yourself one day! ;D
Actually, I am certain that I could achieve it with less strain. I could just whack up all my prices and drop some less prifitable customers and remain a sole trader, but instead I am not yet increasing prices and holding onto them all because my chosen method of achieving it is to employ.

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 20, 2014, 07:49:07 am
bloody hell steve you come a long way in two years from when you was using a trolley ?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 11:46:56 am
bloody hell steve you come a long way in two years from when you was using a trolley ?
Thanks Frankie. My life changed when I joined Tosh's club. That said I always priced well but yes it's pretty staggering how much I've achieved and work still coming in at around 5 new jobs a week. Spring and summer were mad.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Caleb Morley on November 20, 2014, 06:50:02 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 20, 2014, 07:13:16 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 20, 2014, 07:31:42 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

Totally agree, when a customer begs me to clean their windows I look to see if they are wearing a Rolex if not I tell
then to get lost.
I next tell them its £50 a window and if they twitch its good bye.
I'm too good and too successful to waste time on people who know the value of money.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 07:36:28 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 20, 2014, 07:45:36 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 07:55:23 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 20, 2014, 08:09:13 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?


Would you have got it if your quote had if been £100, that's the point everybody is trying to make.
Doesn't matter how rich you are you still expect to be treated fairly and not taken for a mug.
Nobody is saying your going to lose a good customer for the sake of a few quid.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 08:13:43 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?


Would you have got it if your quote had if been £100, that's the point everybody is trying to make.
Doesn't matter how rich you are you still expect to be treated fairly and not taken for a mug.
Nobody is saying your going to lose a good customer for the sake of a few quid.
I give up on you Mr "Who's gonna pay more than a fiver for that".  ::)roll
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 20, 2014, 08:16:44 pm
Wow.  ::)roll
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 20, 2014, 08:33:25 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 08:37:28 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 20, 2014, 08:39:02 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 08:51:38 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 20, 2014, 09:29:48 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)

Now you're just being silly. 80k one day, reconditioning an old pole the next- you decide, I'm out!! ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: g.brookes on November 20, 2014, 10:00:30 pm
Anyone actually got more tips about the OP rather than this stupid argument?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 20, 2014, 10:32:48 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)

Now you're just being silly. 80k one day, reconditioning an old pole the next- you decide, I'm out!! ;D
Fair enough, but I bought my wife this last week.  ;)

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Caleb Morley on November 20, 2014, 11:05:52 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)


What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

Totally agree, when a customer begs me to clean their windows I look to see if they are wearing a Rolex if not I tell
then to get lost.
I next tell them its £50 a window and if they twitch its good bye.
I'm too good and too successful to waste time on people who know the value of money.

Ok mate, whatever you say
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Mick Kent on November 20, 2014, 11:28:16 pm
your wife wanted that??   :-X
how old are you 8 weekly 55/60??
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Mick Kent on November 20, 2014, 11:30:16 pm
only joking, nice car.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: LT carpet cleaning on November 20, 2014, 11:38:07 pm
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)

Now you're just being silly. 80k one day, reconditioning an old pole the next- you decide, I'm out!! ;D
Fair enough, but I bought my wife this last week.  ;)



How insecure.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: CleanClear on November 21, 2014, 12:39:21 am
That all went well didn't it ? !!  ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: 8weekly on November 21, 2014, 05:43:42 am
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)

Now you're just being silly. 80k one day, reconditioning an old pole the next- you decide, I'm out!! ;D
Fair enough, but I bought my wife this last week.  ;)



How insecure.
Maybe, but it does get a bit irritating to be virtually called a liar. And across two threads. I think I might take a little break and let the n'er do wells carry on amongst themselves.  :-[
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: LT carpet cleaning on November 21, 2014, 06:56:22 am
I hope a lot more guys go VAT registered. Then sole traders like me will definatley be at least 10% cheaper :-)

What you and all the negative thinkers on here never grasp is that you don't get business by being cheap. Very rarely on domestic work do people get comparative quotes. So you and others can carry on being as cheap as you like, but don't think that by being cheap that you will be taking work from me.

Spot on.

Customers that buy based on price as their major factor in making the decision are the worst customers to have.

It's about "value for money". If customers didn't buy on price we would all be charging double what we do now. This doesn't necessarily mean cheap either. Whatever car you drive, or wherever you shop, ask yourself why you didn't buy the next model up or go shopping at a more expensive supermarket.
What do you charge for a 3 bed modern semi?

Mate do you actually believe that wealthy people don't care about price ? I was cleaning the inside of a multi millionaires
property a few weeks back and guess what they where talking about ?
The price of a full Sky package and was it worth cancelling the sports package when the football season was over.
I guarantee the Merc on the drive was knocked down on the asking price.

How many quotes did your "multi millionaire" get for window cleaning?

Seems to me £20 every two months for a 4 bed semi with conservatory isn't going to break the bank. Most think it's reasonable and don't bother toilet other quotes. I know at least three window cleaners around here that would do the same house for half the price but the customer didn't phone them for a price.

Jeez, what does it take to get some on here to wake up?



£20 is reasonable, I've got a some four bed semis at £45, however, I know I'm not going to get row upon row all next to each other at that price. I get the impression that you think you know something that the rest of us don't? I don't recondition poles either ;D If what you say you are earning is true then it would cost you more in time to recondition a pole than just to replace it with new. I think it might be you who needs to wake up a little!! ;D


It was a mistype. It should have been a modern 3 bed semi. The kind you get on a modern housing development.

As for the recondition thing and time, that is why I asked if anyone offered the service - because it would cost me more in time to do it.  :'(

It would cost you less to just buy new, and lets be honest, on £300+ a day, every day, it aint going to break the bank is it?
Should I do that when my van needs a service too? Buy a new one? Or instead of washing microfibres, buy new ones too? Why don't you just admit that you don't like to see others do well?  ;)

Now you're just being silly. 80k one day, reconditioning an old pole the next- you decide, I'm out!! ;D
Fair enough, but I bought my wife this last week.  ;)



How insecure.
Maybe, but it does get a bit irritating to be virtually called a liar. And across two threads. I think I might take a little break and let the n'er do wells carry on anumptyst themselves.  :-[

anumptyst  ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: SeanK on November 21, 2014, 07:33:10 am
8 weekly has based his whole success on the fact that he got £20 for a 4 bed detached with conservatory
when a guy told him he couldn't get more than a fiver for it.
So now if you don't agree with his boasting your that guy, even though most of us would realise that if a guy comes
out with something like that he's either a busy fool or more than likely just trying to put you off the area.
I don't believe anybody who boasts about very high earnings or turnover when their facts just don't add up, but I
would class them more as delusional ( Walter Mitty )  than a liar.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 21, 2014, 08:15:31 am
8 weekly has based his whole success on the fact that he got £20 for a 4 bed detached with conservatory
when a guy told him he couldn't get more than a fiver for it.
So now if you don't agree with his boasting your that guy, even though most of us would realise that if a guy comes
out with something like that he's either a busy fool or more than likely just trying to put you off the area.
I don't believe anybody who boasts about very high earnings or turnover when their facts just don't add up, but I
would class them more as delusional ( Walter Mitty )  than a liar.

I've been on here nearly ten years mate & seen 'em all ;D

Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 08:43:35 am
i think 80k is acheiveable on your own if your work is priced very well, and quite compact

if you work the odd weekend also

i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute and i could prob manage that on my own, hard to say as ive had an emloyee for last 9 weeks or so but hes been sacked now and all the first cleans are out the way and back up to my standard

im finding it surprisingly easy hitting the targets and ive only been working 9-4ish

ive got a new lad starting on monday, because i prefer to not work hell for leather and enjoy taking bit of time out nowadays, but if ireally wanted to i think i could manage 80k on my own once i introduce price increase i wouldnt be far off

do i want to do 80k on my own no not for me work to live or live to work
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Window Lickers on November 21, 2014, 09:23:47 am
That all went well didn't it ? !!  ;D


 ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Window Lickers on November 21, 2014, 09:27:50 am
80K as a sole trader?

For me that would require a commitment - im not into commitments of this nature thanks.


Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Dave Willis on November 21, 2014, 12:07:21 pm
Richy, your posts are so funny.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Mick Kent on November 21, 2014, 12:09:49 pm
i think 80k is acheiveable on your own if your work is priced very well, and quite compact

if you work the odd weekend also

i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute and i could prob manage that on my own, hard to say as ive had an emloyee for last 9 weeks or so but hes been sacked now and all the first cleans are out the way and back up to my standard

im finding it surprisingly easy hitting the targets and ive only been working 9-4ish

ive got a new lad starting on monday, because i prefer to not work hell for leather and enjoy taking bit of time out nowadays, but if ireally wanted to i think i could manage 80k on my own once i introduce price increase i wouldnt be far off

do i want to do 80k on my own no not for me work to live or live to work

Lol. Always game for a laugh. :-)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 12:23:05 pm
80K as a sole trader?

For me that would require a commitment - im not into commitments of this nature thanks.




thats what im saying its achievable but itd be a bloody big commitment, and your round would have to be pretty well established, refined, prices all very good and compact enough, im sure prices down south it would be easy enough to reach that amount bit harder up north but if you had the right setup more than enuf water to last good high flow rate of water, maybe not have to invoice customers thru the door
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: supernova77 on November 21, 2014, 04:59:15 pm
Quote
i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute

You think you sort of are?

 ;)
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: dazmond on November 21, 2014, 05:41:50 pm
Quote
i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute

You think you sort of are?

 ;)

YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY YOUR OWN HOUSE SOON RICHY AND MOVE OUT OF YOUR MUMS!and you charge your mum for cleaning her windows?you should be ashamed of yourself matey.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 06:00:00 pm
Mum and dad are buying me a house at min just in closed bids for a repossessed house, not sure why peoe are laughing when I say about 71 k I've just started back up and going off projected turnover off cLeaner planner plus add one etc that I do and more customers I pick up then price increase in january
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Mick Kent on November 21, 2014, 06:02:25 pm
I might goto prison for being a loser drug dealer! If it means my mum and dad will buy me a house knowing i earn over 70k a year happy days.
You have it made richy.. Well done
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Bob Stones on November 21, 2014, 06:13:29 pm


i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute and i could prob manage that on my own

Is this Window cleaning ? or have you included selling a few gram's down the boozer in this 71 K ?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 06:16:41 pm
Just to clarify for you mick my mum and dad are buying it as an investment to downsize into eventually but buying it for me for the foreseeable future where I pay small amount too them every month

No I'm prob gonna turnover 71 k without selling drugs sorry to dissapoint
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: ChumBucket on November 21, 2014, 06:17:21 pm


i think im sort of on about 71k at the minute and i could prob manage that on my own

Is this Window cleaning ? or have you included selling a few gram's down the boozer in this 71 K ?

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Dave Willis on November 21, 2014, 06:27:10 pm
Just to clarify for you mick my mum and dad are buying it as an investment to downsize into eventually but buying it for me for the foreseeable future where I pay small amount too them every month

No I'm prob gonna turnover 71 k without selling drugs sorry to dissapoint

Richy, aren't you mid thirties now?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: LT carpet cleaning on November 21, 2014, 06:39:06 pm
Just to clarify for you mick my mum and dad are buying it as an investment to downsize into eventually but buying it for me for the foreseeable future where I pay small amount too them every month

No I'm prob gonna turnover 71 k without selling drugs sorry to dissapoint

Its called renting  ::)roll
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Don Kee on November 21, 2014, 06:41:31 pm
Go to school kids and get an education...
Don't do drugs and learn from your mistakes
Things dont get handed to you in life so work hard...


But dad, richywilts doesn't do any of these things and look at him!

Yeah, fair point, do what you like...

No offence richy, but after what you say you're turning over and what you've put your mum and dad through, i dont think i could carry on scrounging, purely out of guilt...

If you're turning over 71k i'm pretty sure you could at least rent a place and stop letting your mum and dad wipe your ar5e

Good luck mate
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 07:33:59 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: gary999 on November 21, 2014, 07:39:48 pm
Go to school kids and get an education...
Don't do do drugs and learn from your mistakes
Things dont get handed to you in life so work hard...


But dad, richywilts doesn't do any of these things and look at him!

Yeah, fair point, do what you like...

No offence richy, but after what you say you're turning over and what you've put your mum and dad through, i dont think i could carry on scrounging, purely out of guilt...

If you're turning over 71k i'm pretty sure you could at least rent a place and stop letting your mum and dad wipe your ar5e

Good luck mate

That was areally polite way of putting across what I was thinking..thankyou
Donkee!
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 21, 2014, 07:51:35 pm
don-key how could you be so rude ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Bob Stones on November 21, 2014, 07:54:57 pm

 ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz



Good man, keep it going

afterall, a dealer with no gear isnt much use to anyone
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 21, 2014, 08:20:02 pm
ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz
 
you been banged up for 2 years and you can still find 6k to spend on equipment :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 08:24:42 pm
thinka this covers most up to date expenses yes unfortunately its cost me over 6 grand since starting up but hopefully nothing else needed now except fitting out newest van, 90% of things paid out of the business money


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Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 21, 2014, 08:45:28 pm
where you getting paid while in nick and saving in the 2 years  :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 08:53:06 pm
nah not a penny got stitched up by so called friend didnt expect anything but he said he would provide some money for kids etc and send me some in but never materialised had to pay to get business back a grand
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: KS Cleaning on November 21, 2014, 09:14:05 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
You are not turning over 71k, you have only been going for a couple o months.....and aren't you having staffing problems already?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Smudger on November 21, 2014, 09:34:48 pm
I'm sure Jon king (joking) is very pleased to see you revealing his wages over a public forum.....


Darran
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 09:44:12 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
You are not turning over 71k, you have only been going for a couple o months.....and aren't you having staffing problems already?

i knwo ive not turned over 71k yet but my predictions at present will hit 71k like i said give or take a few thousand with new customers and add on work etc and schools i clean that arent active on my system etc untill they ring and book in, wouldnt say staffing issues the lad i had was a good worker but unreliable come weekends and mondays think he liked to party a little, wanted to finish work early all the time,wanted more money than we agreed wanted a van and fuel to be paid for him to get to and from work it just wasnt worth the hassle
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Smudger on November 21, 2014, 09:56:45 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
You are not turning over 71k, you have only been going for a couple o months.....and aren't you having staffing problems already?

i knwo ive not turned over 71k yet but my predictions at present will hit 71k like i said give or take a few thousand with new customers and add on work etc and schools i clean that arent active on my system etc untill they ring and book in, wouldnt say staffing issues the lad i had was a good worker but unreliable come weekends and mondays think he liked to party a little, wanted to finish work early all the time,wanted more money than we agreed wanted a van and fuel to be paid for him to get to and from work it just wasnt worth the hassle



You had this with all your staff pre prison - I wonder what the common denominator is here ???

The problem with forecasts based on a few weeks is they are unrealistic
Week 1 - 2 customers (£30) week 2 - 4 customers (£60) week 3 - 7 customers (£110)
And low and behold !!  Week 30 - 1500 customers £450,000 !!

You can quote thousands of schools etc, and not get a single one, it's go good sitting there waiting for them to ring back !!

Darran
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 10:10:15 pm
give it a break smudger jumping to conclusions again

im not making any figures up at all im forecasting off my regular work plus price increase, plus number of adhoc jobs etc

, ive said he was a good worker but UNRELIABLE i got the impression he didnt want to work full time hes been from job to job and kept asking me to move the goalposts would you keep accomadting staff member if they demanded this that and the other i doubt you would no

schools are primary schools we tend to clean in summer holidays etc, some once a year some once every two years and some more regular i will be contacting them after xmas to book them in
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Don Kee on November 21, 2014, 10:13:47 pm
If he was unreliable then he wasn't wasn't a good worker was he?

Isn't this the ex RM lad?

I know a few serving and ex RM, trust you to find the one mong eh?
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Smudger on November 21, 2014, 10:22:33 pm
What conclusions have I jumped to richy ? I'm only going on what info you have supplied, a forecast is just that, in reality it means nothing, especially over a short period,  you can only measure growth and then forecast over at least a years figures, if not 2 years, on a short range forecast such as yours are you taking into account the extra vehicles, staff, and logistical problems that arise, let alone seasonal effects on window cleaning ?

Sorry if another point of view has rattled your cage

Darran
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: KS Cleaning on November 21, 2014, 10:27:52 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
You are not turning over 71k, you have only been going for a couple o months.....and aren't you having staffing problems already?

i knwo ive not turned over 71k yet but my predictions at present will hit 71k like i said give or take a few thousand with new customers and add on work etc and schools i clean that arent active on my system etc untill they ring and book in, wouldnt say staffing issues the lad i had was a good worker but unreliable come weekends and mondays think he liked to party a little, wanted to finish work early all the time,wanted more money than we agreed wanted a van and fuel to be paid for him to get to and from work it just wasnt worth the hassle
That would be staffing problems then!
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 10:38:03 pm
What conclusions have I jumped to richy ? I'm only going on what info you have supplied, a forecast is just that, in reality it means nothing, especially over a short period,  you can only measure growth and then forecast over at least a years figures, if not 2 years, on a short range forecast such as yours are you taking into account the extra vehicles, staff, and logistical problems that arise, let alone seasonal effects on window cleaning ?

Sorry if another point of view has rattled your cage

Darran

sprry thought u was having a go at me saying im the common denominator this was out my hands in 12 weeks or so of working for he had about 5 unauthorised absences,
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 10:39:32 pm
If he was unreliable then he wasn't wasn't a good worker was he?

Isn't this the ex RM lad?

I know a few serving and ex RM, trust you to find the one numpty eh?

no this wasnt the ex royal marine he was thru the job centre had 15 yrs experience but seemed to have issues all the time wanting to finish work early he had six kids and only 32 so prob had problems at home
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 10:51:53 pm
its not my idea its what my parents want to do he can make more money this way than having it in his bond like i said its an investment, hence reason were looking a repossessions etc

i will be doing it up and poss putting an extension on it, my dads just putting the cash in to buy it outright

i am turning over in region of 71k give or take a few thousand but the last few months ive prob had 6 grand expenses buying things to get the business in best possible state with equipment etc ive reinvested pretty much everything ive made hilst im on tag which comes off tmoz

im very lucky wioth the support ive recieved from family but il turn it all down hey to please u lot 
You are not turning over 71k, you have only been going for a couple o months.....and aren't you having staffing problems already?

i knwo ive not turned over 71k yet but my predictions at present will hit 71k like i said give or take a few thousand with new customers and add on work etc and schools i clean that arent active on my system etc untill they ring and book in, wouldnt say staffing issues the lad i had was a good worker but unreliable come weekends and mondays think he liked to party a little, wanted to finish work early all the time,wanted more money than we agreed wanted a van and fuel to be paid for him to get to and from work it just wasnt worth the hassle



You had this with all your staff pre prison - I wonder what the common denominator is here ???

The problem with forecasts based on a few weeks is they are unrealistic
Week 1 - 2 customers (£30) week 2 - 4 customers (£60) week 3 - 7 customers (£110)
And low and behold !!  Week 30 - 1500 customers £450,000 !!

You can quote thousands of schools etc, and not get a single one, it's go good sitting there waiting for them to ring back !!

Darran

darran ive got my old rounds back again with regular work averaging approx 7300 every six weeks which is yes only 63000 a year but price rise is due in jan prices going up approx £1.50 but i also do lots of upvc jobs etc and one off commercials and work is building up every month,
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: deeege on November 21, 2014, 10:57:49 pm
If he was unreliable then he wasn't wasn't a good worker was he?

Isn't this the ex RM lad?

I know a few serving and ex RM, trust you to find the one numpty eh?

no this wasnt the ex royal marine he was thru the job centre had 15 yrs experience but seemed to have issues all the time wanting to finish work early he had six kids and only 32 so prob had problems at home

If I had 6 kids at 32 I'd be asking for all the overtime you could give me. The last thing I'd want is an early finish.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Smudger on November 21, 2014, 11:03:01 pm
Yes six kids sounds like he's spending to much time at home!

Then yes richy sounds a reasonable forecast - next question to ask are you going to make money from that

Darran
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 21, 2014, 11:08:04 pm
im hoping too smudger costs are well down now

cheaper insurances
no unit
less staff
pretty much most equipment bought for foreseeable future
need a larger 45ft plus pole but can wait
not as much needed on advertising
doing th work myself so i know my standards are being met
think ive got it sussed now this window cleaning lark

prob best thing for me going jail and downsizing
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Dave Willis on November 22, 2014, 07:08:07 am
Which begs the question - why did you sell drugs in the first place? We all told you to downsize, get out of the chair and do some work and employ less staff - simple. To have had such a big round before you got banged up and still have the business two years later must make you one of the luckiest offenders around. If you think you can almost clean 70k worth of work on your own then 50k should be easily acheivable for yourself and yet a couple of years back you couldn't afford to pay yourself a wage.
You and one other staff member should be ideal for a comfortable life.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 22, 2014, 09:32:58 am
It wasn't the fact I didn't want to downsize two years ago I Cindy I was stuck in a long lease on unit which was killing me financially. My van fleet policy was very expensive, I was tied into phone contract with b t for 2 lines, things such as commercial waste bins, water rates were rip off cudnt get the rates down as one unit supplied all 3 so going prison got me away from all this as my parents were able to use it to negotiate to relieve me from contracts etc

Just steadily build now stay under vat for a year or two see how it goes I think, novelties worn off the window cleaning now a bit it's not my preferred job I don't mind the cleaning I enjoy that's it the stop and starting getting in and out van reeling in I don't really like but I'm gonna sacrifice this whilst the money comes in
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Bob Stones on November 22, 2014, 01:24:10 pm
so going prison got me away from all this as my parents were able to use it to negotiate to relieve me from contracts etc




So your parents bailed you out and are now going to give you a house  ::)roll


anyone would think they are keen for you to stand on your own two feet
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 22, 2014, 02:40:24 pm
No wouldn't call it bailing out due to me being banged up on a 3 year sentence they pis a few cancellation fees to get out of contracts which prob wouldn't get if you just asked if you weren't in prison so luckily going prison cut ties to these contracts I was in, they did have to pay a bit but wasn't great deal
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: deeege on November 22, 2014, 03:03:14 pm
No wouldn't call it bailing out due to me being banged up on a 3 year sentence they pis a few cancellation fees to get out of contracts which prob wouldn't get if you just asked if you weren't in prison so luckily going prison cut ties to these contracts I was in, they did have to pay a bit but wasn't great deal

Have you paid them back since your release Ritchy? Probably the tight thing to do now you are kinda turning over £71k, sort of.
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Johnny B on November 22, 2014, 03:30:34 pm
If you are projecting a turnover of 71k this year, how can you say that you will stay under the VAT threshold for a year or two?

John
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: richywilts on November 22, 2014, 07:15:07 pm
Because you can choose to stay under ye vat threshold by knocking back work and sticking with regular work that's why in interested in this topic of vat if it's beneficial going vat reg then I would but if you have to put a lot of work into it to make it work I'd rather stay below it for a year or two
Title: Re: Those who are mostly domestic that registered for VAT
Post by: Johnny B on November 23, 2014, 03:28:19 pm
Fair enough Richie, I've just checked and found that the threshold is now £81000 in turnover before VAT registration is now required. My bad!

John