[Mr Sparkle]

I've been going now since the turn of the newyear and my only source of advertising is my leaflets which i have been posting around 250 a day.
I've got around 20 customers at present but am thinking will i ever get a proper round from just posting leaflets, Can you proffesionals please tell me how the best way to get more customers and am i wasting my time with leaflets 

[tolzy82]

get door knocking mate you'll get plenty of customers

[johns window kleen]

I dont know what yer circumstances are,  but if you can buy a round or two to give yourself a liveable income, whilst you build up a business.

[Window Cleaning Services]

Door knocking is best and cheapest way to build your round, but some people really hate doing it that way,,,me included. When i did it worked out at 1 customer per hours canvassing on average. Nowadays i just have a regular box advert in local free weekly paper, cost is £15 per week. This is my third consecutive year.It suits me but not every one. Syd

[Mr Sparkle]

Thanks syd, Was thinking about that to be honest

[Niall McAllister]

What to do now is to go back round the people you leafleted and chap the door and show them the leaflet and say "you got one of these a few days ago, would you be interested in having your windows cleaned?" you've planted the thought with them already, now its time to start harvesting.

the local paper also worked for me in my area

[Window Cleaning Services]

Thanks syd, Was thinking about that to be honest

After 3 years i think this will be the last year as i'v nearly reached my target.
I'm so happy 

[Craig - CW Window Cleaning]

 It will take time with leaflets door knocking is faster, if you can use a local paper with a small ad.
I pick up a lot up whilst out cleaning as they see the van which is sign written.
good luck

[Craig - CW Window Cleaning]

oh and dont forget the internet I ask customers where they saw my advert a lot say from google seach
you can get free listings on some cleaning sites

[trike]

i started my area last xmas had 40 houses,this xmas 180 houses,plus still picking up,loads of window cleaners about in same area,leaflet,door knock all the time,keep at it and good luck

[ants]

I started 20 months ago got 320 custies now.I forced myself to door knock and advitised in local paper .
Door knocking isnt nice but it gets results.
Also do a good job and youll get loads of referals.Good Luck.

[pjdcleaning]

Local papers always worked for me

[pingu]

I too have used leafleting only as my main source of customer intake...but be prepared for low hit rates...

My experiance is that from the 20k leaflets I have put out...0.5% return is good, ok you may hit a nice 'run' every now and then but do not expect 5%+....

If you combine leaflets and door knocking...you'll be very suprised I would imagine at the increased response.

Just my experiance thats all.

Cheers
Dave.