[richy27]

Because i ahve no basis to compare figures from previous years as i was a newbie last year is this climate affecting you and the amount of work you get

Regards

Rich

[markpowell]

There seems to be no consistency at all this year one week chocka then week after normal, then quiet.
Mark

[Joe H]

Jan & Feb down slightly on last year but March is already up and more to come.

Collect my new truck mount next Friday - speculating for a good future.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Think good most likely have a good future Joe.

I'm up on last year at this time by...........£51

Shaun

[Ricky M]

up on last year by a few bob , No a lot of bobs but that wouldn of been diff

I love bobs , its but like boobs
He He Ho Ho
I like Hos its a bit like the Dam !!

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Ricky sounds like you could do with some more lemon in that G&T.

Shaun

[derek west]

my posts still make sense right?
derek

[Len Gribble]

I’m 8k down lost 3 contracts but I will get over it

Len

[Shaun_Ashmore]

But yout loaded Len!

Shaun

[Ricky M]

Shaun , Had an Ashmore day today so celebrating a lil

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Derek you must be a seasoned drinker, Ricky is just hugh on life!

Shaun

PS Ricky don't you start blowing into my compressor i want it to have a clean bill of health.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Got to my first job today and got this guy texting me what are you wearing? I was going to put sussies and fish nets but wasn't sure how far he was away from me

Shaun

[Ricky M]

Shaun , u were 1 of 8 but yes that did come twice 
2 GnTs off to kip 
 

[hotsteam]

why does everyone go back to last year this is a whole new ball game get that in your head first and you might get somewhere !  :

[jacko]

why does everyone go back to last year this is a whole new ball game get that in your head first and you might get somewhere !  :

If your gonna measure how you're doing you've gotta measure against something!  Comparing last years' numbers to current performance is a clear indication of how you're progressing (or not). This is a major Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

For the record i am pleased to report that due to a specific marketing campaign in December - Jan was 22% up on last year and Feb 38% (Turnover)
March to 14th is 1.5% down....

[Joe H]

why does everyone go back to last year this is a whole new ball game get that in your head first and you might get somewhere !  :

Whether the "new ball game" is in YOUR control or not (this recession is not of your making) then, like Jacko says you got to have something to measure performance with.
Comparing now with last year shows how much this "recession" is affecting YOU as an individual.

but you must think positively - when you go negative you start to sink.
if you aint getting a smuch work you do something different to what you normally do to find it - even to knocking on doors (which some do anyway but suspect most dont).

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

I am well up on last year, about 25 %.

If you market well, internet, you will be too but it's a long term thing not a quick Google Addwords campaign  :

The main reason I am well up is some really good commercial work which I just would not have been able to get before the internet as it was almost impossible to get passed the cleaning contractor and the 'thats the best you will get' impression, customers can now find cleaning professionals.

Cheers

Doug

[daysdeepclean]

I'm getting 2 jobs a month from t'internet, I know I need to work on it and understand it a lot more before I will see the benefits... I wrongly suggested that the 'older' clients would never use the internet to look for a carpet/oven cleaner.

Anyway, back to the original thread..... Things are going from strength for me, I'm not earning £500-£1000 per week like I know most of you do But Things are building up nice and slowly and my repeat customers and referals are a sure sign I'm doing something right.... I didn't start a business for a quick buck, I want a good quality solid business and a good reputation. I'm sure that the economic slow down will have affected how I 'could' be doing, but I'll just plug away and work especially hard when the work does come in.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Trouble with me is that I'm running at full pelt there's no room for increased work loads unless I start working extra which 6 days a week is enough more me, I do up the price but without going out to see clients which would take even more time up my pricing is at the top as what I think I can get over the phone IMO, that's why I'm looking to go out quoting and up the prices more and perhaps do a bit less cleaning.

Shaun

PS should employ someone and I think I may do that but then the hassle comes, although I have a plan for something else in the pipe line.

[derek west]

pipe cleaning
derek