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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: david.e on October 16, 2004, 10:36:33 pm

Title: is it possible.....
Post by: david.e on October 16, 2004, 10:36:33 pm

Hope some cc gods can help..

is it possible to start this business 'hitting the ground running'

any suggestions apart from the obvious 3/4 million leaflets (if not better start delivering)  I know there's no way to start with a full diary but any hints would be appreciated

thanks

Title: Re: is it possible.....
Post by: paul@ctcs on October 16, 2004, 11:11:55 pm

Apart from the obvious leaflet drops in advance of starting business, i cant think of much. YP only comes out once a year so depending on when you start up this probably wont be much help. It may be a case of who you know with commercial work, this is how i started with relatives owning a large company, i was lucky!!
 Starting off just doing evenings and weekends while keeping your current job is the norm i'm afraid. Your problem is solved by buying into a franchise but i doubt you want to do that. 

Paul
 

Title: Re: is it possible.....
Post by: Shorty on October 17, 2004, 05:26:52 am

Are you an experienced carpet / upholstery cleaner?

Do you have training / experience in spot removal techniques?

Have you completed any training in the above?

What market will you be targetting?

Commercial offices, etc;?

Rental market?

Domestic?

What is your prime piece of equipment? ie; truck mount, portable, low moisture, etc;?

Is your business name registered for taxation?

Do you have your business cards printed?

Do you have the necessary insurance in place?

Is your vehicle sign written?

Do you have a business plan?

Crikey, there's quite a bit to get in place before you even start. 

Do it right to start with, keep on doing it right, and things will fall into place. I wish you well with your new venture.

I do not believe there is any one sure fire thing to do, that will get you up and running with a full diary from scratch.


Cheers,

Shorty.

Title: Re: is it possible.....
Post by: david.e on October 17, 2004, 01:01:39 pm

thanks guys appreciated........

1) I will be attending the 2 day training course by prochem before doing anything
2) Portable Prochem machine to start with
3) Starting with domestic but will probably go to commercial as well later
4) Yes I will be registering the company
5) Looks like I will start with evening and weekend work

some of the questions answered.......lots to think about

Thanks once again

Title: Re: is it possible.....
Post by: david.e on October 17, 2004, 01:05:44 pm

and yes I will be taking PL insurance as well as treatment risk........ :)

Title: Re: is it possible.....
Post by: Doug Holloway on October 17, 2004, 03:51:07 pm

Dave,

As I have posted elsewhere carpet cleaning is a tough business to get established in,  BUT this is an advantage because once you are establised  , you have a solid business.

Good luck,

Doug