[williamx]

When I first started window cleaning 30 years ago, I use to walk 5 miles to my round with a set of ladders, bucket and a few shammys.

I would then work a 10 hours day in the summer or 7 hours in the winter.

I would and could not do that nowadays, it was bloody hard work.

anyway a neighbour of mine goes out every day with a unger pole, squeegie and bucket, he catches the bus to his work area, so it is possible.

[Owen H]

This is a serious question, dunno what that pair are talking about.

[mci services]

This is a serious question, dunno what that pair are talking about.

dont worry about it, but i think your question has been answered, basicaly it can be done but it involves a lot of hard graft and walking

[Owen H]

Yeah I appreciate the replies. Looks like I might have to pass then I really need to learn to drive soonish.

I'll look down some other routes and see what other things I can get in to. I really want to set up my own business, doesn't have to be big, I just love the idea of working for myself.

[mci services]

Yeah I appreciate the replies. Looks like I might have to pass then I really need to learn to drive soonish.

I'll look down some other routes and see what other things I can get in to. I really want to set up my own business, doesn't have to be big, I just love the idea of working for myself.

jeso thats not what i expected for an answer. you should have said i am not afraid of hard graft and dont mind working and walking all day. whatever business you choose will be hard.

i had a saturday round that was walked from about the age of 13 so as i say it can be done and when starting you can claim tax credits etc

[The Jester of Wibbly]

one of the first qualities in running a business is resilience     

[mci services]

owen if my van and wfp system became unavailable for whatever reason. i would sack my lad and get my ladder back out the garage drop my prices slightly and walk the best part of my round and by god my local area would be canvassed big time and i would make it work. but if i had the attitude that its too much hassle then your probably not cut out for any self employment.

sorry if that sounds harsh but nothings easy and you have given up at the first hurdle

so prove us wrong and just do it good luck anyway fella

[Sunshine/Cleaning]

Yeah I appreciate the replies. Looks like I might have to pass then I really need to learn to drive soonish.

I'll look down some other routes and see what other things I can get in to. I really want to set up my own business, doesn't have to be big, I just love the idea of working for myself.

I know it CAN be done, but this post shows its obviously a wind-up. If not then truely everyone and his brother wants to start window cleaning which really should be discouraged.

[nelly]

Yes it can be done, as a windie in my town,split's his ladder's and leave's them at custy house who don't mind,

This way he's not carrying them to and from his every morning and night,

His work is compact and has ladder's,scattered all over,custy's don't seem to mind,as long as there fastened,sercurly.

(He has been doin it for year's though)

You've got to put the effort in, it's not easy even with transport

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

horse and cart mate take a shovel aswell

[jouk45]

this guy in the scottish highlands is doing ok 

[baldeagle]

Owen, there's lot's of good replies on here, [and some not so good!].

Do you have a friend or relative with a roof rack on their car who could take you and drop you off/pick you up; retired uncle or grandparent, perhaps?

Baldeagle