Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jack Wallace on February 13, 2010, 04:26:12 pm
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I know this topic has been covered quite extensively lately but I have a couple of questions which I hope you can help with.
The first question is when in your experience is the best time to knock doors? (see above poll)
The second question is, does anyone employ a full time canvasser and if so what method of payment works best?
I don’t mind putting them on full PAYE if necessary as I already have others on it so it’s no problem but I can’t see any motivation with that. I would prefer some kind of commission based pay but not sure how it would work as I believe commission only is not allowed anymore. (Or am I wrong?)
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most of the country is on half term next week, so am going out knocking in the day time, as a lot of women will be home, so hopefully get a few, as think i need a few new custy to give me some drive and motivation
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The best time to knock is when they're in ::)
Not meaning to be sarcastic - but I think any time (other than in the middle of the night, first thing in the morning) is ok if you can get a face to face with them.
As to employing canvassers - you can pay them how you like - it's a straight forward agreement between you. It will only be part time work so you should be ok for them just to invoice you for the agreed rate (150-200% of the job single visit value, for instance)
My feeling is that unless you need vast quantities of leads, the best person to do the canvassing is you - you will come across as much more dedicated and genuine and nobody knows your business better than you do. Plus you won't be disheartened any where near so easily as a commission paid worker.
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Saturday mornings between 9 and 1pm
DIY canvassing
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most of the country is on half term next week, so am going out knocking in the day time, as a lot of women will be home, so hopefully get a few, as think i need a few new custy to give me some drive and motivation
Good point,Think I will try that myself ;)
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Simon, I agree. I was doing the evenings & sat mornings, but just do sat mornings now. I've picked up over 20 new custys in the last two sat mornings alone !
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Thanks for the imput guys, I am taking on a canvasser asap so will be sending them out evenings as well as days i think.
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