[poleman]

Hi all

I have just spent the past 12 weeks putting my prices up and sooo glad I did as only lost two customers

I was really worried that I was going to lost loads but that was not the case!

So my words of wisdom to you all!...this is the best time to do it! everything has gone up! fuel, insurance and VAT! they half expect you to put them up anyway to cover your cost

When I started in business in 1988 I put my prices up only 50p in 15 years! my round just wasn't worth doing in the end and I gave it away!

DONT make the same mistake and keep pace with the cost of living and keep your business profitable!

Andy
btw the ones that wasn't in I put a small slip in the door (see below)

Dear Customer
We have avoided rising our prices for many years
however because of increase in fuel, insurance and VAT,
with affect from the 1st of May 2011 there will be a small price increase
Your new price will be.............................................
We wish to thank you for your valued custom

[brianbarber]

Wise words,

Quick story,
Bump in to old neighbour, she's been in her house for 8 years, guys been charging the same £9 for a four bed det 8wkly

I have only been window cleaning 4 years.....
Increases every year, bi annually for well priced work

Under priced become Grudge cleans......

That's it


Mr B

[John drake]

Matt is doing a day by day diary of his price increases on the cleaning forums.

Interesting reading his customers comments and reactions.