[Adam_london_uk]

would you do it? Im thinking of cleaning another conservatory for free to get some amazing photos!

Went out last night and quote £50 for a conservatory roof glass in and out and outside frames.

Way to cheap I know but im sure he though it was to expensive. I did say it was a mornings work!

[cozy]

Why not wait till you've done one then take your pics. The only thing you should do for free is MY custies and I will do the collecting?

[Adam_london_uk]

well I would love to lol where abouts are you?

My logic is that if I do this one which is the most minging you have ever seen then the photos will sell me many cleans afterwards.

Its not been touched in years AND its raining today so should come off easy.

Wadda you think. I only started knocking yesterday im a newbie and desperate for work.

[simon knight]

well I would love to lol where abouts are you?

My logic is that if I do this one which is the most minging you have ever seen then the photos will sell me many cleans afterwards.

Its not been touched in years AND its raining today so should come off easy.

Wadda you think. I only started knocking yesterday im a newbie and desperate for work.

I don't see the logic of doing it for nowt   By all means do the clean...then take the photos.

By the way, out of interest how will having before and after pictures get you more work?

[cozy]

well I would love to lol where abouts are you?

My logic is that if I do this one which is the most minging you have ever seen then the photos will sell me many cleans afterwards.

Its not been touched in years AND its raining today so should come off easy.

Wadda you think. I only started knocking yesterday im a newbie and desperate for work.

Ah sorry mate, didn't realise about the newbie and desperate, but I still say don't clean for free. Er by the way, I'm in Germany, bit far even for a desp newbie

[peter holley]

FREE

 

[michael papworth]

Yes. Why not? But go for (i) family, (ii) friends, (iii) friends of family, (iv) friends of friends to get your Guinea pigs.

The more you do, the better you'll get and the better you'll be able to identify the problem areas.

Customers like it when you can tell them things like " those end caps on the roof spars can be delicate and difficult to clean. I always take extra special care that they don't get damaged," or "as long as I have line-of-sight to the roof it's OK. But this side is very close to the fence so I'll need to do it off a step ladder. That takes quite a bit longer so the price is a bit higher."

It does take a little experience to do this.

But it's worth it as (i) you'll close more deals and (ii) you'll close them at the price that you want. When the customer feels that you respect them and know what you're talking about, you'll close more and better business.

[simon knight]

FREE

 

 

[Slash]

Don't be an idiot cleaning it for free,no wonder people don't want to pay for a good service when people like you are doing it for nothing,thats the stupidest thing I've heard in months,if it's really bad you should be charging more,are you for real or is this a windup!

[elite mike]

Don't be an idiot cleaning it for free,no wonder people don't want to pay for a good service when people like you are doing it for nothing,thats the stupidest thing I've heard in months,if it's really bad you should be charging more,are you for real or is this a windup!

i agree with slash, sadly its not a windup :

your bills dont get paid by freebies

[michael papworth]

your bills dont get paid by freebies

But they can be paid for by the referrals from freebies and by the experience that you get that add to your professionalism.

What these twits don't realise is that you're being smart enough to invest two or thee mornings in developing your skills (and doing nice things for people) and then going on to charge more to more customers.

Invest in more in yourself, and less in the advice of nay-sayers.

[wightsurf]

My first conservatory, i did Free. This was only to get a idea of what was involved and how long it would take me.
just last year they phoned me up, as there old window cleaner had quit, and would i take over   So something good came of it.

[Niall McAllister]

people don't like the F word on here

[elite mike]

people don't like the F word on here

should be banned

[AuRavelling79]

Perhaps the offer of a "deal" to allow you to use the photo's?

So you look at a roof that you would charge say £60 for and you do it for £30/40 and take photo's at each stage. And ask that the custy will recommend you or be used as a referral.

But for free? No.

[ZaNo]

Nothings free in this world, dont be so stupid. WHO THE HELL goes out door knocking and says hi i want to clean your conservatory for nothing. OMG i cant stress enough how pathetic that is. AT LEAST do it for a tenner. fgs man!

[Niall McAllister]

would you do it? Im thinking of cleaning another conservatory for free to get some amazing photos!

Went out last night and quote £50 for a conservatory roof glass in and out and outside frames.

Way to cheap I know but im sure he though it was to expensive. I did say it was a mornings work!

aren't you glad you asked

[pingu]

Adam...no...your are offering your services..so charge for them...there is nothing wrong for doing the odd thing as a nicey when you are out and about on your round and you have say had a good week...but how much have you earnt this week? now is not really the time for handing out freebies...

I am sure that someone here will have a nice set of pics of a before and after you could have...

Now is the time to get the work and have it start to pay your bills...not for you to work and pay your customers bills.

Cheers and good luck

Dave.

[Adam_london_uk]

well the title certianly did the trick lol.

I didnt quite have free in mind but I would be saying. Give me what you think its worth at them end.

Having the pics printed up and showing them to potential customers in the future WILL generate business there is no 2 ways about it.

Image sells guys. Its ok if you have loads of work like you guys do but when just starting out then you have to take "desperate measures" as I am in a desperate situation.

What with a baby on they way.... like really really on the way...

[ZaNo]

Lol you just said it yourself, your babys on the way and your taking risks by thinking doing some work for free will give you more work because you have pictures....
You charge them the full price, still take photos, and still show them. doing it free makes you look like a complete idiot and will get you no where. and even if u do get recommended because you done free work the people he recommended you to will think if u dont do it free you will do it for peanuts.

Your going downhill before you have even begun going up.
DONT do work for FREE ever!!
You have a kid on the way and need money! not thinking doing something for free will get you loads of work. IT WONT!