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richywilts

  • Posts: 4262
feel like im going backwards
« on: May 07, 2011, 12:17:51 am »
at the minute i feel like the business isnt progressing and building as much as id like, iv not done any major leaflet drops for a long time which could be the reason for not as much work coming in, so hopefully next week gna pound the streets and get canvassers calling round few days later

il hopefully get my love bk for the job soon took a few knocks n im quite down n stressed at minute
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

George P

  • Posts: 1304
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2011, 12:30:00 am »
keep smiling mate, youve just had a run of bad luck, its gotta end soon and things will start getting baclk on track again,

g newton

Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2011, 07:03:13 am »
just reading what happened over the last few weeks
i would say get yourself down the travel agents take a week out
get some sun
get your leaflets printed ready for your return
and go for it

then hit it hard after a nice holiday all your problems will be gone  and youll feel 100 percent better
good luck

ronnie paton

  • Posts: 3245
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2011, 07:04:02 am »
i know how you feel richy, i was the same when all my stuff got robbed and ill be happy when i  finally get paid out and can put an end to that chaptor.

in the last 4 months iv felt depressed and not had the drive i needed to move the business forward but i guess thats natural with the problems, keep your chin up and try to see through the problems.

there will be light at the end of the tunnel

Dave Anderson

  • Posts: 787
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2011, 07:44:28 am »
Sorry to hear about your recent string of 'hit's....pick yourself up and hit back ...leaflet, canvass...onwards and upwards.

Good luck

Dave.
The more I know the less I know I know ...

dazmond

  • Posts: 24430
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2011, 08:29:21 am »
sounds like you have had a few problems and scumbags robbing you.pick yourself up and dust yourself down and get into action!

if you want more work get the lads out canvassing/ leafleting.its the best time of the year for window cleaning!!

i noticed your post was in the early hours in the morning!we all feel things are worse when we re tired.there is a lot to be said for the old cliche "sleep on it"unless of course you were p****d last night!then you will feel even worse today!! ;D ;D ;D

i had my own problems with clutch going on van last month then i was on crutches for a few weeks with a badly sprained ankle.im still miles behind as im just easing myself back into it as its not healed fully yet.

live in the solution not the problem!

best wishes richy

dazmond
price higher/work harder!

NJWindowCleaning

  • Posts: 521
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2011, 08:56:13 am »
All Businesses go through downtime where they seem not to be progressing.

I was talking to another window cleaner and he ask me if I was losing customers in which I have not lost any. He said that he has lost 10% of his work.

Go knocking a few doors for domestics than going for commercial.

We are all in control of our destiny and our future.

Keep smiling and be Happy.

All The Best  ;D ;D

Adam WFP Co

  • Posts: 15
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2011, 10:20:59 am »
Hi Richy,

I know exactly how you are feeling. Having run my cleaning business for many years there have been numerous occasions that have set me back. You have to be strong and get through the bad spells. They will test you but only make you stronger and wiser.

I am the director of The Water Fed Pole Company. As you may have seen on previous posts, we have launched a new carbon fibre pole range. I have a used demo 18ft pole which I will be happy to give you as a helping hand to get back on track. I know this won't solve all your troubles but hope it can help in some way.

Please can you email me your details so I can send it to you.
info@thewaterfedpolecompany.co.uk

Head up Richy, things will get better.

Adam

Frankybadboy

  • Posts: 9024
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2011, 10:30:55 am »
Hi Richy,

I know exactly how you are feeling. Having run my cleaning business for many years there have been numerous occasions that have set me back. You have to be strong and get through the bad spells. They will test you but only make you stronger and wiser.

I am the director of The Water Fed Pole Company. As you may have seen on previous posts, we have launched a new carbon fibre pole range. I have a used demo 18ft pole which I will be happy to give you as a helping hand to get back on track. I know this won't solve all your troubles but hope it can help in some way.

Please can you email me your details so I can send it to you.
info@thewaterfedpolecompany.co.uk

Head up Richy, things will get better.

Adam
well that a nice offer adam,only a couple of suppliers would do a thing like that.a few big ones could take notice,cough ioni..........cough sorry toast went down the wrong way  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Tom White

Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2011, 10:33:48 am »
I'm having a really rough time too, Adam, and I too feel like I'm going backwards!   :'(

If you e-mail me at tosh@gayjapladyboy.co.uk, I'll forward you my address for a new pole too.

Thanks in advance.

Sean Dyer

  • Posts: 2947
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2011, 10:51:33 am »
I'm very depressed, i cant afford a new pole  :'( :'(

richywilts

  • Posts: 4262
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2011, 11:26:57 am »
adam thanks very much for the offer but im actually ok for equipment it was just a newish gardiner supalite that was stolen which is not an everyday pole.you may want to consider hiring out certain size poles tho as it would save certain businesses having to purchase poles which arent frequently used

thanks everyone for encouragement, im only dwn coz im not recieving as many enquiries as im used too due to running out of leaflets last few months got 20000 cumin soon tho and quite a bit of new build work in the pipeline just waiting for it too happen

just a little stressed with staff, new van none running right,car crash n having to build database bk up from scratch which we have probly got 80 per cent of work from old worksheets

things could be worse ;D ;D ;D
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Adam WFP Co

  • Posts: 15
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2011, 11:34:24 am »
Ok Richy. Thanks for letting me know.

As of next month we will be offering a hire service for the 40ft 45ft and 50ft poles. Like you have said, we too feel that this will be a good service for those people who do not use the longer poles regularly or for one off jobs.

All the best

Johnny B

  • Posts: 2385
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2011, 11:40:33 am »
I've been going backwards for years! As everyone else seems to be as well, I feel as if I am catching up now!  ;D

Seriously, Rich, Tosh, Adam, and all those similarly suffering, I hope things start to turn around for you all soon.

John.
Being diplomatic is being able to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.

dazmond

  • Posts: 24430
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2011, 12:19:02 pm »
jonny b tosh was joking!HE S NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
price higher/work harder!

Danny Guest

  • Posts: 545
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2011, 03:04:51 pm »
Richy
You seem to have a lack of motivation every now and again but we all do. I have a similar position to you but i have too much work and im struggling to clean what i have. I have the other problem of having that many recommendations and new customers that i am running out of time to clean and canvass new areas.
Im changing a lot of my work around from fortnightly to monthly and increasing prices all across the round to try and get a grip on things but they seem to be out of reach.

In a few weeks when im fixed i will probably look at the situation and wonder what all the fuss was about but its how you deal with the tough times that determin the direction of your business. Stick with it and stay focused on your goal. When you get some luck and things start going your way keep the momentum going and things will get easier.

Best Of Luck
Danny
Guest Cleaning Services

Frankybadboy

  • Posts: 9024
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2011, 03:17:19 pm »
I'm having a really rough time too, Adam, and I too feel like I'm going backwards!   :'(

If you e-mail me at tosh@gayjapladyboy.co.uk, I'll forward you my address for a new pole too.

Thanks in advance.

your wor lass was saying you are allways going backwards.thats the nom for a gordie

A & J Owen Window Cleaning

  • Posts: 2192
Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2011, 04:22:04 pm »
richy mate does seem you are trying ya darnest to get the custom mate . sometimes you have to take a easy look at the canvassing side. over canvassing will become a chore down the line. use your local magazines or posters in newsagents. will do the same as canvassing and will reward you with proper loyal customers.

Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2011, 06:27:43 pm »
il hopefully get my love bk for the job soon took a few knocks n im quite down n stressed at minute

don't worry m8 when you start getting the calls coming in you can be stressed with all the harsh first cleans you will have to do, chin up bud

Tom White

Re: feel like im going backwards
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2011, 06:29:27 pm »
your wor lass was saying you are allways going backwards.thats the nom for a gordie

No, Franky, you heard her wrong.  She said she liked it from the back from Geordies!