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« **on:** August 05, 2008, 09:00:28 pm »

Hello
I am new to the forum and have been reading for a while. I have been impressed with the help some of you guys give each other.

I have recently left my job and finished college and I am very interested in gettin into window cleaning. Yes, not another one i here you say.

Im very motivated and im very eager to get going ive done abit before with a friend and he did say he'd give us some more work but is quiet unreliable. Hopefully he is gong to let me go on some rounds with him again this week for some practice.

My problem is ever since Ive started to look into w/c ive seen quiet a few window cleaners round my area well alot actually. I want to put leaflets about and start canvassing that isn't a problem. Im just now wondering if there is actaully going to be anybody who needs a w/c left am i just wasting my time with all this?

Any comments are appreciated.
Thanks, Ant

« **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:02:34 pm »

Where are you from mate?

« **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:11:43 pm »

Your profile doesn't say where you are so I can't comment on that area specifically. Generally, yes there is work out there. With all the economic problems at the moment and for time to come, things will change. The argument is like " how long is a piece of string?". Do you need to earn all your income from wc straight away? Can you do other work or have other income whilst you establish a round? Are there lots of other cleaners in the area? How far will you travel? One thing I'd say is don't jump in spending loads of money before you know whether you a) like the job and b) have an opening. Same for any business really.

« **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:15:51 pm »

Oh right soz i am from Bolton.

« **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:17:43 pm »

Do you drive?

« **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:29:09 pm »

Yeah i drive

An i dont really need to earn all my income from w/c i suppose i could try and find something to keep me going for a while.

How far would you say its worth travelling?

« **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2008, 10:56:32 pm »

dont worry there are 1000 times more houses than window cleaners regardless to where you live.

unlucky mind living in bolton. i went there once but i think is was closed!

« **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2008, 10:59:06 pm »

Whatever you do, dont price low to get work you will really regret it and it reckon its the no.1 reason people give up(that and the rain up north), i had a round in wigan and the prices where shockingl low, i hadnt canvassed it but lad who did underpriced it all, i hated every minute of it and couldnt wait to get shut!!

« **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2008, 11:38:57 pm »

Hey!! Mr D, the only reason it was closed is cos we heard you were coming. We don't allow any old Riff Raff in our town you know.

Ant what area in Bolton are you from?

Wayne

« **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2008, 11:03:30 am »

Hey thanks for the reply's lads I really appreciate it.

From little lever wayne.

« **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2008, 12:30:08 pm »

Don't worry that you have seen loads of other window cleaners...there is plenty of work around...Just get out there and grab a slice of the action for yourself....

Thats what they are doing...

Good luck

Dave.

« **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2008, 02:47:00 pm »

i know a good bolton based company who are always looking for reliable motivated staff, this will get you some experience and a wage at the same time. if youre interested email me and ill give you their contact details
jamstirli@aol.com

« **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2008, 08:13:46 pm »

Maybe I'm one of the window cleaners you see around Ant, I was in Little Lever today, back again tomorrow.

I started Wfp 15 months ago with no customers and now have enough to keep my head above water, but always looking to add quality work.

I don't just work in one area I cover all Bolton and work a different area each day on a 4 weekly rota. I tend not to work close to my own door step. I have just over 200 customers and work 4 days a week around 4 hrs a day. I also work Saturdays occasionally cleaning Conservatories etc.

I haven't done any advertising since last October but regulally pick up work (2 Today ) All from recommendations and people out and about in the street. I know if I did a big push I could easily double my work in a matter of weeks. I found it quite easy to pick up work and think there is plenty of work out there.

If you want a chat drop me an email.

Wayne

BTW. have you seen who we signed today :

« **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2008, 10:49:28 pm »

Thanks for the help lads.

Ive dropped you both an e-mail.

Wayne you are probably just one of the many innocent w/c ive been calling round my way lol
Funny how they all pop up when i least want them to.

We do have a good chant for the lad.
Chim Chiminey chim chiminey chim chim charoo who needs john terry when we've got pooptu lol

Thanks again lads
Ant

« **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2008, 10:57:44 pm »

yes another tosser !!!

BURY til i die even though i now live in cornwall

« **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2008, 11:28:18 pm »

HaHa there's always one.

Last time I throw my copper in a save Bury F.C bucket at the Reebok

« **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2008, 12:33:22 am »

Quote from: Pittmonkey on August 06, 2008, 08:13:46 pm

Maybe I'm one of the window cleaners you see around Ant, I was in Little Lever today, back again tomorrow.

I started Wfp 15 months ago with no customers and now have enough to keep my head above water, but always looking to add quality work.

HI

Why do you work saturdays.... conservatories .. when you only work 4 hours per day .. weekdays?

I don't just work in one area I cover all Bolton and work a different area each day on a 4 weekly rota. I tend not to work close to my own door step. I have just over 200 customers and work 4 days a week around 4 hrs a day. I also work Saturdays occasionally cleaning Conservatories etc.

I haven't done any advertising since last October but regulally pick up work (2 Today ) All from recommendations and people out and about in the street. I know if I did a big push I could easily double my work in a matter of weeks. I found it quite easy to pick up work and think there is plenty of work out there.

If you want a chat drop me an email.

Wayne

BTW. have you seen who we signed today :

« **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2008, 04:16:08 pm »

Hi Ant didn't get the email. wanna try again?

@ Gaz.

I occasionally work Saturdays just by choice, they are normally fairly big jobs and prefer the customer to be in so they can hand over their lovely dosh!! Sundays & Mondays are my days off.

I'm enjoying the pace and income I have now from what is really a PT job, but is delivering an income which closely matches my full time hrs/income as a Site Technician in the paper industry. But, no stress, casual hours, flexible and working outside.

I'm 45 and still deliberating weather to go full on by adding a Gutter Vac system and seriously increasing the WC to the level of employer etc. but I'm quite chilled out at the moment and just wondering if I can be bothered with all the stress and aggro that goes with it.

Wayne

« **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2008, 05:13:14 pm »

Ant.

Weve got a big contract in manchester cleaning windows internally.

Would you fancy giving us an hand mate?

Dean

« **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2008, 05:45:45 pm »

Sent again Wayne.

Dean

If you want us to, I would be happy to help.
Cheers Ant

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