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Title: Canvasing
Post by: mickeybok on March 25, 2010, 05:59:20 pm
Just about to start up as a wc, have read a lot of threads and the consensus is to canvas and leaflet drop, which I intend to do.
But is there a particular time of day that would be best to do this, say after 4pm or should I just start from 9am and see what happens?
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: cleewindows on March 25, 2010, 06:00:28 pm
start at 9 am
drop leaflets everywhere!
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: lcwalker on March 25, 2010, 08:13:48 pm
Ive dropped alot of leaflet probably 2-3 calls per 100 leaflets dropped but tou dont get every job so it might work out 1 or 2 jobs per 100.

Today i plucked up the courage to go door knocking but hated it only did a few and didn't get a job but what im going to do is go out with the leaflets and if a house has dirty windows give a knock i think the advice ive been given on here it's the only way to get customers quicker.
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: Smudger on March 25, 2010, 08:34:22 pm
Try to door knock as much as you can,

with lighter evenings 5 pm till dark during the week then sat & sun    10am to 1pm   then back out at 3pm till 6

only leave leaflets if people are not in,   if you just drop leaflets you will have a very poor response.

you can door knock 9 to 6 week days but be prepared for lots of people to be out at work.

Darran
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: gr cleaning solutions on March 25, 2010, 08:41:58 pm
i tend to do leaflet drop than door knocking and so far im getting a good response starting to get phone calls from areas that i leafleted in january  mickybox you trad or wfp
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: mickeybok on March 25, 2010, 08:53:04 pm
Just starting out so Im trad at the mo with an eye on going wfp in the Autumn if I get enough cussys
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle on March 25, 2010, 09:01:39 pm
i started off with just leafletting.

I once leafletted on a sunday, posted about 50 leaflets, and got 2 calls later the same evening.

Now i rely on door-knocking, if nobody is in i post a leaflet, and knock back if the windows look dirty ;D

I usually door knock during the day, weekdays & saturdays. But with the lighter nights coming i am going to try knocking from 6PM till dark.
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: richywilts on March 25, 2010, 09:09:13 pm
me and two mates picked up a good estate last two days we have picked up about 30 new customers, loadsa maybes and a few next times coz of building work going on, thats just knockin from 10-4 and cleaning when we get them picked up loadsa driveway and fascia cleans too. dont be too scared too knock i must admit sumdays i dont feel like it but coming in too spring time people want it doing dont be scared get a friend to help u out and make it a challenge to beat them by the end of the day
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: Ian101 on March 25, 2010, 11:17:32 pm
me and two mates picked up a good estate last two days we have picked up about 30 new customers, loadsa maybes and a few next times coz of building work going on, thats just knockin from 10-4 and cleaning when we get them picked up loadsa driveway and fascia cleans too. dont be too scared too knock i must admit sumdays i dont feel like it but coming in too spring time people want it doing dont be scared get a friend to help u out and make it a challenge to beat them by the end of the day

Thats a good hit rate .... im out starting next week .. door knocking and leaflet if their out .. think ur near me.
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: richywilts on March 26, 2010, 04:47:54 am
im in ellesmere port but clean up too spital
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: jonnyald on March 26, 2010, 06:38:46 am
now the spring sun is shining thru those dirty windows is the very best time to get new work.  usually they will welcome you with open arms ive found
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: formb on March 26, 2010, 06:57:53 am
Ive dropped alot of leaflet probably 2-3 calls per 100 leaflets dropped but tou dont get every job so it might work out 1 or 2 jobs per 100.

Today i plucked up the courage to go door knocking but hated it only did a few and didn't get a job but what im going to do is go out with the leaflets and if a house has dirty windows give a knock i think the advice ive been given on here it's the only way to get customers quicker.

I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2. ;D
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: Rogue Trader on March 26, 2010, 08:37:28 am


I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2. ;D
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can you semd me a copy of your leaflet , must be a goodun!

matt@pure-windowcleaning.co.uk

cheers
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: formb on March 26, 2010, 09:08:16 am


I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2. ;D
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can you semd me a copy of your leaflet , must be a goodun!

matt@pure-windowcleaning.co.uk

cheers

It's not.

Plain, Black & White, Simples!
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: paul rulton on March 26, 2010, 09:12:54 am
formb............ 3000  :o  good on ya m8  ;) that beats the hell out of wot i had about 8yrs ago.
i had 934 custys  ;D but back then they were only about the £5.50/£6 mark  :-\ did have about 20
 good jos ;D would b loaded if i still had them  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: formb on March 26, 2010, 09:25:32 am
formb............ 3000  :o  good on ya m8  ;) that beats the hell out of wot i had about 8yrs ago.
i had 934 custys  ;D but back then they were only about the £5.50/£6 mark  :-\ did have about 20
 good jos ;D would b loaded if i still had them  ::)  ;D

10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   :'(
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: mickeybok on March 26, 2010, 09:33:00 am
Hitman, what is your average charge now? I'm just starting and wondering what to charge. Did think 7-8 quid for a 3 bed semi but now thinking 10-12, does that sound about right?
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: paul rulton on March 26, 2010, 09:50:41 am
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10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   :'(
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hmmm  ::) yer u can keep them bits  ;D my fav words are now... EASY/SIMPLE  ;D
thats how i like my life these days  ;D but well done m8  ;)  & long may it last  ;)
Title: Re: Canvasing
Post by: formb on March 26, 2010, 10:56:14 am
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10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   :'(
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hmmm  ::) yer u can keep them bits  ;D my fav words are now... EASY/SIMPLE  ;D
thats how i like my life these days  ;D but well done m8  ;)  & long may it last  ;)

Cheers