[dotdash]

Oh Wow, Tommy, that would be fantastic if you don't mind.  Do you have an e mail addy I can contact you on to sort something out?

Ooh, I'm really excited now!!

[tomy jackson]

not on hear iv got one on acs forum but im not tomy on ther so  if you go on ther ask poo two ,  clik on  poo two and thers persunal meage thingy

[p1w1]

for me like anything the best training you can get is hands on with someone then spending money on a training course altho i'm not knocking them i think you made need to revaluate regarding equipment and water you may need but as someone has already pointed out the guy you need to speak too about it all is Andrew macann and he will give you the top honest advice on that but i would say wfp the lot if you can..but whatever you choose hope it all goes well and build up a good business..also i would read all the old post as there is a wealth of information in them..
best of luck
paul

[dotdash]

Thanks Paul, I will do as you suggest and visit Andrew's website, Tomy, do you have a phone number I can call you on please?

[Dean Aspects]

Even if you do decide to wfp up and down its is advisable to learn trad as often you will be asked to do insides and obviously you cannot wfp insides
Both methods take time to learn so as has already been mentioned try going out with someone local on the job training is the best way to learn

[alanwilson]

Just remember that even an 18ft pole can be hard work, get a day out with someone - give it a try and see how you go.

I'd love it if you got to grips with it, I really would but if you do find it hard going you could try trad on shops, insides of nursing hoes etc.

Whatever you choose I really hope it goes well for you.

Alan

[ftp]

Yes, i would say try and find someone in your area who is wfp maybe get him to demonstrate on your windows and let you have a go. Paying for training isn't vital 'cos it's pretty simple but to be honest your C1 is not suitable and if the touran is half decent then i'm not sure you will want to slosh water about in that. It can be hard work on the arms though especially stretching above conservatories. Good luck. 

[tomy jackson]

hav a look at www.window wash.co.uk

[dotdash]

Yeah, I hear what you're saying - hubby's not keen on my new career idea as it is, he probably won't be keen on me flooding his new Touran!!

Right, much to consider....it's not going to be as cheap a start up as I thought.  I think I will take your advice and approach a local company.  Perhaps I could offer my services for free for a while until I learn the ropes, you never know, someone might offer me a job for a while until I can decide whether it's suitable for me!

Just out of interest, some of you guys who employ people with your posh sign written vans, be honest now, if someone like me were to approach you and offer to work for nowt for a while - would you consider it?  Bearing in mind that I'm not looking to do this full time, a couple of days a week would do me nicely (which is why my initial outlay will take some time to recoup) would you consider it?  I'm thinking that I wouldn't be in competition, more that I could be someone that you could pass domestic jobs on to if you have bigger fish to fry.

Any way, once again, thank you all for your warm welcome, sensible suggestions and for being so honest with me.

[R.V.A Window Cleaning Services]

A couple of days a week once you start you get hooked