hi there
yes there are undoubtedly going to be tough times ahead, however, its been tough for the past couple of years, and a lot of companies large and small have already made allowances for that, in the way that they run their business, therefore these people are in a good position to drive forward.
there is also no better time to go out there and sell, sell and sell.
because a lot of companies have disappeared and a lot of companies have trimmed back on sales activity, but people still want their carpets cleaned.
people ie domestics, and comercial clients, havent bought new carpets, or moved premises, therefore the next cheapest is to have their carpets cleaned.
so i say listen to what they have to say, and then drive your business throu it.
regards
martin