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s-barker

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starting up
« on: October 27, 2008, 10:29:56 pm »
Hello my name is Simon Barker I'm looking to start cleaning carpets what machines chemicals suppliers and advertising do you recommend ?

SB
Simes

Re: starting up
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2008, 10:46:39 pm »
hi simon, if you go on a decent course, they will advise you on whats best, let you use different machines and methods, there are hundreds of machines and chemicals to choose from, best to do the course mate

Re: starting up
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2008, 10:50:01 pm »
Simon

If you give us a bit of background about yourslf, what you want to achieve in CC and where you are based the quality of the answers you will get will be far better.


Mike

s-barker

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Re: starting up
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2008, 10:50:32 pm »
I have been out to clean with a local cleaners who does carpet cleaning and supplies prochem machines also pnumatic but that didn't look adequate.

S
Simes

Re: starting up
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2008, 11:11:21 pm »
Simon

If you give us a bit of background about yourslf, what you want to achieve in CC and where you are based the quality of the answers you will get will be far better.


Mike
whats wrong with the quality of my answer?

markpowell

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Re: starting up
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2008, 11:19:56 pm »
I am working in Wakefield on Wed this week if you want to tag along for the day, your more that welcome to.
Take it you have been to Wakefield floorcare?
Mark

Re: starting up
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2008, 11:34:58 pm »
Simon

If you give us a bit of background about yourslf, what you want to achieve in CC and where you are based the quality of the answers you will get will be far better.


Mike
whats wrong with the quality of my answer?

Your answer, or anybody elses can only be based on the question posed and the information supplied.

I'm getting slightly irritated by the 'Wots the best machine?' questions when there's 20 different answers. Nothing personal. ::)

Re: starting up
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2008, 11:43:51 pm »
Simon

If you give us a bit of background about yourslf, what you want to achieve in CC and where you are based the quality of the answers you will get will be far better.


Mike
whats wrong with the quality of my answer?

Your answer, or anybody elses can only be based on the question posed and the information supplied.

I'm getting slightly irritated by the 'Wots the best machine?' questions when there's 20 different answers. Nothing personal. ::)
only joking mike ;)

Re: starting up
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2008, 11:46:12 pm »
It's OK I've just put some cream on my irritation. ;D

Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: starting up
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2008, 07:37:39 am »
s-barker I'd take Mark Powell up on his offer also consider training at Chemspec in Bradford.

Shaun

neil 47

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Re: starting up
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2008, 09:39:59 am »
Hi S barker

I once said that this forum holds the answer to any question that can be asked about cc   Just use the search and all your  questions will be answered.


Bet no one can think of a question about carpet cleaning that hasn't been answered excluding brand new innovations even then its usually  a  old thing repackaged .

Happy searching     Ronnie  ;D
IICRC

Barry Livingstone

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Re: starting up
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2008, 12:15:39 pm »
here you go but act quick ...A TM FOR UNDER A GRAND
ebey 250312681952
Carpet, Upholstery cleaning & hard floor cleaning.
                     Fife, perth and tayside.

Re: starting up
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2008, 06:00:56 pm »
910 at the mo, just over an hour to go, no reserve, unbelievable!!!!

gwrightson

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Re: starting up
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2008, 06:13:13 pm »
its a woodbridge, and  contrary to what some may say a great machine ,
the burner can easily be sorted out  , and it will give you faster and hotter than most t/ms available,
the kubota engine  one of the best you will get,

Geoff
who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

Re: starting up
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2008, 06:14:44 pm »
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Kev Loomes

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Re: starting up
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2008, 07:04:53 pm »
Looks like its been well looked after too.

s-barker

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Re: starting up
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2008, 08:28:22 pm »
Hi sorry for not filling in the info bit have done now. Mark Powel I would like to take you up on going out to clean with you, atm I am working full time but my contract finishes soon so will be in contact with you, how do I get in contact with you?

Like to talk about getting customers also.

S
Simes

Re: starting up
« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2008, 08:38:12 pm »
Go on Kev, that's loose change to you. ;D

Simon

Going out with a CC would be an excellent start.

re Machine, I would advise speaking to Matt at Cleansmart supplies who has a number of offerings. However! The main thing they do which I'm suprised they don't make more of is if you buy a machine from them you get a full blown marketing guide specifically for carpet cleaners.

If you did everything in that manual (which for most is the problem) you would have no trouble building a business.

Mike

markpowell

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Re: starting up
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2008, 08:41:33 pm »
Hi sorry for not filling in the info bit have done now. Mark Powel I would like to take you up on going out to clean with you, atm I am working full time but my contract finishes soon so will be in contact with you, how do I get in contact with you?

Like to talk about getting customers also.

S


Feel free to call me when you have some time off, you are welcome to come out with me for as long as you need to, to get a hands on feel for the job. 07723 756402.
Mark

s-barker

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Re: starting up
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2008, 08:47:51 pm »
Thanks at this moment in time I have not told the wife what I have planned as I will be spending our savings. How do I find out about marketing and finding customers?

S
Simes