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simon123

  • Posts: 655
Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2008, 12:36:45 pm »
Many service businesses may not be experiencing a loss of business or a reduction in turnover, but the longer the liquidity problems in the banking sector continue the more pockets of the ordinary man on the street will begin to tighten.

The real question should not be "is it real"? but what should we be doing to insulate our businesses from recession.

In my case I am trying to develop additional income streams making sure that my business doesn't rely solely on domestic, shop front or commercial but a mixture and by seperating my gutter cleaning into a business of its own and adding carpet cleaning and other services.

I am also increasing my advertising and begining to offer incentives to my one off customers if the re use any of our services with in 8 weeks.

I hope that the result of these efforts will be a bigger business, but I'd settle for remaining in business if it really begins to filter down to us.

Very good post mate  ;D
I am getting too old to be around people who  don't understand the concept of  loyalty and honesty.

Rob.Hall

  • Posts: 1095
Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #21 on: August 29, 2008, 12:40:11 pm »
I am glad I have a mix of customers.

As others on this site have done, offering other services makes a big difference.

simon123

  • Posts: 655
Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2008, 12:43:02 pm »
Im thinking of offering nude house cleaning for the over forties !  £50 per hour , and £100 per hour for extras !  ;D
I am getting too old to be around people who  don't understand the concept of  loyalty and honesty.

Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #23 on: August 29, 2008, 12:50:00 pm »
Im thinking of offering nude house cleaning for the over forties !  £50 per hour , and £100 per hour for extras !  ;D

*Eww* (sharp intake of breath)

Do you give refunds?

 ;D

Tosh

Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #24 on: August 29, 2008, 03:46:39 pm »
I went down the town last night to pickup the c****ey...
Have you got yourself a little helper?

He's not called Tosh is he? ;D

Hey!!!   >:(

 ;)

cottonbud10

  • Posts: 270
Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #25 on: August 29, 2008, 07:03:43 pm »
i realy think something is happening out there,i,ve had 2 cancelled and 2 want to go ont o every other month,and i,ve even had a few this week saying could you leave the windows this month,this has all happend this week...kev

simon123

  • Posts: 655
Re: credit crunch or not?
« Reply #26 on: August 29, 2008, 07:27:43 pm »
i realy think something is happening out there,i,ve had 2 cancelled and 2 want to go ont o every other month,and i,ve even had a few this week saying could you leave the windows this month,this has all happend this week...kev
Try cleaning em right , then you might keep ya custies !
I am getting too old to be around people who  don't understand the concept of  loyalty and honesty.