[Adam Young]

Hi Red,

I would think you're gonna struggle to get through all that in 5 hours even with multiple staff,

but good luck, I like you're style,

Let us know how you get on.

Adam

[angela carlton]

I'm not being negative, it can be worse, being over optimistic and being let down, which is just as likely to happen.

I remember my husband telling me about a comment a successful businesman made to him, when he was racing around and in the early days.

What the gent' said, was to consider the term "busy fool " and concentrate on getting a higher rate or price for each hour worked, rather than focus on volume.

If we were booked 2 or 3 weeks in advance, we would have no trouble in finding  £2000, it would be in the bank, or in our pocket, as we would be earning around £300 per day, based on the rates quoted on here.

Enthusiasm is great, but one of the most successfull young men on here was pilloried recently and all he did, was tell it like it was - for him - but although he'd made up an excellent working model, it did'nt comply with some peoples thinking.

Best of luck Red, but try to focus on what's working for you and continue to build on that. I know where you're heading, but don't jump, prematurely.

angie 

[the red carpet]

Adam,
I can take as many days as i like so time isnt really a issue, but can only get in for 5 hours a day.
And dont really want it to drag on much more than a night or 2.

Angela, dont get me wrong im not hanging on the job, if i get it great, if i dont oh well never mind iv got about 3k booked in anyway, and i have put no effort into getting it as it was from a recomendation.

If it leads to more, great.
If its a one off, great.

As for having £2000 sitting around, i would if i was prepared for my buisness to stand still.
But im not.
I do my work, pay my bills, and whats left i put to use in growing my buisness, it is hard because im missing out on the luxurys im used to, but at least i know next year i will be in a different boat than i am now

[the red carpet]

As for not getting through it in 5 hours im sure theres a couple of guys on here
that can vouch for getting through around 500 in little more than that
as part of a good 3 man team

Martin, Marcus?

[Barry Livingstone]

more to the piont did you get the JOB if so well done others just moan cos they arent getting the work.

[Jason Hedges]

Hi Red,

Sounds about the right price to me. Taking into acount it will take longer than 5 hours, 5 x 2 seater sofas will take about that plus the other bits.

I'd say me and my work partner would take about 9 hours, considering we work well and very quickly together thats a fair estimate. Another person working wouldn't necessarily reduce the time because you've only the one extraction machine. Pre-vaccing, spraying and agitating only takes so long, extracting properly takes the time.

Go with your price, after submitting your quote talk to them and ask if the price is acceptable. If not ask what they're willing to pay and offer a comprimise if possible. Not many people get just one quote, especially a business.

Good luck my friend.

Kind regards,
Jason.