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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ftp on August 13, 2009, 11:51:01 pm

Title: Having to turn work away
Post by: ftp on August 13, 2009, 11:51:01 pm
Had a phonecall from a new area and just had to refuse it, five bed detatched too  :(
I just can't catch up at the moment. Felt really bad after i'd put the phone down - I told her it just wasn't worth my while driving six miles for one job - could have been a huge house for all I know, but I can't spare the time to look.
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: dave0123 on August 14, 2009, 12:02:23 am
My phone has gone quiet lately think ive taken 1 or two new jobs over last 5/6 weeks might have to get knocking
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: macmac on August 14, 2009, 12:04:46 am
It's all come together davey-boy, think of the days past you could only dream of being choosy! :D
Well done Sir.
Soon you'll be dreaming of eggs!!!! ;D or maybe an electric reel? ;)
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: ftp on August 14, 2009, 12:11:53 am
Just dreaming of a day off at the moment  ;D

I had four gutter jobs come in today alone. I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: windowswashed on August 14, 2009, 07:32:32 am
Ftp, if you're rushed off your feet, why bother with gutter work, sub it out. Concentrate on replacing naff work with new customers. I'm always looking for new work (detached houses and commercial only, in the South Hams of Devon) if anyone asks you. Make it worth your while.
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: ftp on August 14, 2009, 07:59:54 am
I think the thing to do is to start putting high prices in and then I can afford to walk away from those types of jobs. If I still get them then all good.
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: pingu on August 14, 2009, 08:17:48 am
I do not yet have to turn work away...but I do quote higher prices with an aim to dumping some of the customers that I either do not like, poor payers or bad access jobs.

So for all those starting up...just think in a few years your issues will all change from not having enough to...who shall I stop cleaning for?

Cheers
Dave.

ps...I am feeling sorry for myself as I think I have that Mexican cow flu...don't tell the boss as I am blowing a sickie.
Title: Re: Having to turn work away
Post by: magic1 on August 14, 2009, 08:37:34 am
Only take work on thats around by current work. Lucky enough not too have too chase work. Still got to get round making it more compact. Just dont like dropping long standing custys.