That makes sense, as does the managment buyout where your guys lend heavily to get rid of you because they know the true value of the business.
What has always scared me though is if someone like Anglian( you know the utility that does water, conservatories, kitchens, new rooflines etc), if they bought you and a couple of others out and used their branding and marketing to clobber and hammer this business with tv ads and mass leaflet drops and mail shots.
They would be trusted enough for most people to opt for direct debit on a huge scale, and they could avoid a lot of negative perceptions about window cleaners. Their vans would be everywhere, they would be cheaper than us, and they would make a packet.
Don't ever sell to them charlie, even if they offer the most ridiculously obsene amount of money. Tell them you've got to much pride and walk away.
