[dave0123]

Hating it at the moment can't be bothered doing anything, late payers and all the rest of it.

Wish i had a job on PAYE

[rosskesava]

Most late payers just pay late to wind us up. 

[colley614]

Don't give up bud. I did and totally regret it. Now I'm thinking of starting back up I'll be back to square one. What's doing your head in so much mate?

[Frankybadboy]

go and get a job in a factory packing boxes on 8-5 and min wage,

then let us know how fed up you are

[Craig 72]

I get spells where the job gets me down a bit  but when I weigh up the pros and cons versus a job being employed by somebody else I normally snap out of it.I must admit I'm starting to consider the possibility of running something else alongside the window cleaning though.

[Dave Willis]

go and get a job in a factory packing boxes on 8-5 and min wage,

then let us know how fed up you are

Make sure it's a night shift too. 

[Dean Taberner]

Window cleaning can be very distressing at times.

[AS Window Cleaning]

haven't found it distressing yet! I suppose it depends what kind of outfit your running. be being a man and his faithful assistant, its easy. comparatively! have staff working for ya, and multiple vans and can imagine its stressful.

not always easy to get motivated to get out there in the mornings, but when remind yourself that harder you work, more you earn, gets slightly easier!

[dazmond]

how long you been  window cleaning dave?

ive been going 17 years.started when i was 23 im 40 now!

in all that time ive only had a handful of times when ive thought about jacking it.i was trad for many years and the ladder climbing wasnt much of an issue until i fell off twice!then i thought maybe i need a proper job!!

my attitude,lifestyle etc was all wrong though.lots of underpriced work and my heart just wasnt in it.

also i wasnt well mentally or physically.i was drinking myself to death.it was like wading through treacle to get out of bed in the morning.lots of debts.not earning much or if i did id waste it on drink,drugs and women!!

i was in danger of losing my home as well as my business,my health was getting worse.you get the picture!!


that was years ago during my early 30s.im clean and sober now and ive paid all my debts off,invested in wfp,uniform,sign written van etc and over the last few years especially i love this business.

1.never rely on getting all your money in.debt is part and parcel of running a business.i find its only a small percentage that drag their heels over payment generally.

2.customers have busy lives and sometimes genuinely forget to send cheque/BACS etc.

3.dont try and work 6 days a week!work hard but know when to take a break for a few days.works wonders for me.

4.start early(8-9am)and get into a organised routine.fill up as soon as you get home in the afternoon and any other end of the day jobs ready for the next working day.

5.take a good look around you!!do you really want to work for someone else?dance to their tune?not being able to have a day off when you want?having to force yourself to get out of bed knowing if you dont you could get the sack?

6.dont take your round for granted.lots of people would love to be in our position earning  a  good steady income,low stress and hassle.fresh air etc.

unless of course your not making much money.i remember when i was barely making ends meet.that soon got me de-motivated!!

its been a struggle to get where i am today.its took hard work,determination and a few heartaches along the way but im in a great position to push forward and build an even better business for myself and loved ones.

im unemployable i know that for sure!window cleaning is perfect for a high school drop out like me!!


best wishes


dazmond

[Pope vader]

dump some of the crap work and bad payers,   you will be suprised how great you feel after a dasy work when you know they will all pay

[Scoop]

I think most people go through this at some stage and in all walks of life. Daz's advice above is excellent and I've worked the factory night shifts on min wage too - self employed is much better 

You'll feel different on Monday. Plan the week and imagine coming home with a load of payments - that makes it all worth while. Don't let the few bad ones spoil it for you - concentrate on the majority of good ones.

[GB Window Cleaning]

go and get a job in a factory packing boxes on 8-5 and min wage,

then let us know how fed up you are

Make sure it's a night shift too.  

no, twilight hours! and in a meat cold store factory with ex jail birds!  

[Helen]

Hating it at the moment can't be bothered doing anything, late payers and all the rest of it.

Wish i had a job on PAYE

No you don't (re paye).....but fully understand.

Sell it for as much as you can and do something else, you only live once so why fill your days with something you hate doing   You can always start up again in the future if you wanted

[Pittmonkey]

My Lad has just come home from working an 8 hr night shift ( One off, through my daughters agency). In a crappy factory with a bunch of none speaking immigrants.

£56 less tax and travel.

He's working Next Sat for £120 for probably 2 hrs work max. Gutter clean and a bit of PVC.

The bad payers are the companies who employ staff at min wage and treat people like ***T

Have a few days off and come back refreshed.

[Steve_c]

 I just use this blokes firm to collect from bad payers.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HAQ3pNHwj4
If bad language offends don't watch.

[Ian101]

Hating it at the moment can't be bothered doing anything, late payers and all the rest of it.

Wish i had a job on PAYE

stop doing the bad payers
canvass some new cstomers
put all your prices up by a quid or two

[CLEANCARE WC]

Good post Dazmond 

[Pope vader]

go to a 3 day week and max out them days then get a hobby and do them on the other days and you will feel better,  as if you only have a certain number of days to work, you will only do the jobs where you get paid,  i did this the other week before i went on holiday felt great, no none payers,  just money at end of week,

i am going to a 3 day week after xmas,  got my self a bigger van, so can stay out longer,  sick of employing muppets who cant even use a pole properly,  going to stay on own  and just be happy

[PureClean Window Cleaning Ltd]

i feel the same sometimes, ive dropped a load of annoying custies, that helps a bit, and try and work 3 days a week. drop low payers.

[C.C.S.]

go to a 3 day week and max out them days then get a hobby and do them on the other days and you will feel better,  as if you only have a certain number of days to work, you will only do the jobs where you get paid,  i did this the other week before i went on holiday felt great, no none payers,  just money at end of week,

i am going to a 3 day week after xmas,  got my self a bigger van, so can stay out longer,  sick of employing muppets who cant even use a pole properly,  going to stay on own  and just be happy

i'm at a stage where i think i can put another van on the road,but i'm put off by the stress that comes with that.i'm working with my brother at the moment which is fine and want to put him on a van with someone else and me alone,but i don't know if i want to have all the stress and work long hours to have enough work for both vans.