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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mr Sparkle on January 16, 2009, 08:51:43 pm

Title: Building my round
Post by: Mr Sparkle on January 16, 2009, 08:51:43 pm

I've been going now since the turn of the newyear and my only source of advertising is my leaflets which i have been posting around 250 a day.
I've got around 20 customers at present but am thinking will i ever get a proper round from just posting leaflets, Can you proffesionals please tell me how the best way to get more customers and am i wasting my time with leaflets  ???

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: tolzy82 on January 16, 2009, 09:48:14 pm

get door knocking mate you'll get plenty of customers

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: johns window kleen on January 16, 2009, 09:51:17 pm

I dont know what yer circumstances are,  but if you can buy a round or two to give yourself a liveable income, whilst you build up a business.

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on January 16, 2009, 09:55:29 pm

Door knocking is best and cheapest way to build your round, but some people really hate doing it that way,,,me included. When i did it worked out at 1 customer per hours canvassing on average. Nowadays i just have a regular box advert in local free weekly paper, cost is £15 per week. This is my third consecutive year.It suits me but not every one. 8) Syd

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Mr Sparkle on January 16, 2009, 10:00:28 pm

Thanks syd, Was thinking about that to be honest

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Niall McAllister on January 16, 2009, 10:02:57 pm

What to do now is to go back round the people you leafleted and chap the door and show them the leaflet and say "you got one of these a few days ago, would you be interested in having your windows cleaned?" you've planted the thought with them already, now its time to start harvesting.

the local paper also worked for me in my area

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on January 16, 2009, 10:16:57 pm

Quote from: Mr Sparkle on January 16, 2009, 10:00:28 pm

Thanks syd, Was thinking about that to be honest

After 3 years i think this will be the last year as i'v nearly reached my target.
I'm so happy  :D

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Craig - CW Window Cleaning on January 16, 2009, 11:05:01 pm

 It will take time with leaflets door knocking is faster, if you can use a local paper with a small ad.
I pick up a lot up whilst out cleaning as they see the van which is sign written.
good luck :D

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: Craig - CW Window Cleaning on January 16, 2009, 11:08:10 pm

oh and dont forget the internet I ask customers where they saw my advert a lot say from google seach
you can get free listings on some cleaning sites

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: trike on January 16, 2009, 11:10:15 pm

i started my area last xmas had 40 houses,this xmas 180 houses,plus still picking up,loads of window cleaners about in same area,leaflet,door knock all the time,keep at it and good luck

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: ants on January 16, 2009, 11:56:14 pm

I started 20 months ago got 320 custies now.I forced myself to door knock and advitised in local paper .
Door knocking isnt nice but it gets results.
Also do a good job and youll get loads of referals.Good Luck.

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: pjdcleaning on January 17, 2009, 12:48:54 pm

Local papers always worked for me

Title: Re: Building my round
Post by: pingu on January 18, 2009, 11:10:17 am

I too have used leafleting only as my main source of customer intake...but be prepared for low hit rates...

My experiance is that from the 20k leaflets I have put out...0.5% return is good, ok you may hit a nice 'run' every now and then but do not expect 5%+....

If you combine leaflets and door knocking...you'll be very suprised I would imagine at the increased response.

Just my experiance thats all.

Cheers
Dave.