[Craig Trevain]

Consolidation sometimes the way forward, hopefully all your investment will soon pay off.

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I know it will Craig, just thought it would have a quicker response than this, maybe its because of the recession.
or the fact we didn't really start advertising until couple of months ago.

But one thing is for sure, lately we have been getting just as many gutter jobs as we are window cleaning jobs.

[Window Washers]

are we in the burmuda triangle?
I think posts are going missing.

I get that a lot  :

[jonnyald]

I know it will Craig, just thought it would have a quicker response than this, maybe its because of the recession.
or the fact we didn't really start advertising until couple of months ago.

But one thing is for sure, lately we have been getting just as many gutter jobs as we are window cleaning jobs.

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 yep, the recessions hit hard ,Even in the south here . i see loads walking the prom here every day,cant find work  // plus a lot of competition now,but as long as you keep hitting the streets everyday work will still find you MB

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Thanks Jonny.
Could be worse, could be out of a job with no income what-so-ever.


Matt

[daniel worgan]

Matt what response rate have you been getting with your leaflet drops?
I allways find nov/dec drop in rates,but a lot hold on till feb/march and then the enquiries go up.
Dan

[dazmond]

im after a ford connect for about £3,500 and putting a 350/400 lt tank in the back.i personally not interested in guttervacs/pressure washing etc.i would rather have a good solid round with repeat business.periodically doing extras for custys{conny roofs,fascias,gutters etc} in the spring/summertime than a big van/high overheads/more hassle/constant leafleting.ive had a car for 5 yrs that cost £700!its done me fine over the years!

[dazmond]

i also never have debt now!learned the hard way a few years ago!!if i cant afford to pay for whatever outright i dont buy it!!no credit cards at all now just a pre-payment card!!i save up and work hard!.it makes it more satisfying when i buy things then and no guilt!!

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I know where you are coming from Daz, but most businesses will apply for a business loan or remortgage for capital for the business.
with the gutter cleaning, patio and driveway cleaning, those jobs are actually helping me out at the moment, without them I would be in a more serious mess.



Matt

[elite mike]

damn good deals on the vauxhalls matt

http://www.vauxhall-commercials.co.uk/vauxhall-vivaro-van.html

[macmac]

i also never have debt now!learned the hard way a few years ago!!if i cant afford to pay for whatever outright i dont buy it!!no credit cards at all now just a pre-payment card!!i save up and work hard!.it makes it more satisfying when i buy things then and no guilt!!

Best way dazmond when it can be done.
You'll also need

tank (400ltr?)
pump box
2 x DI's
hose + reel
pole

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

We are looking for something a little older maybe 4-5 years old.
Thanks for the link Mike.



Matt

[paulben]

How about a second hand ambulance loads of room in them plus its all fitted out with cupboards for scrim etc reckon you could get a ladder inside aswell get through traffic jams in no time if you leave blue lights on.
fire engine even better already got water tank fitted

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Shame I need an HGV license for a fire engine, that would be awesome for WFP lol



Matt

[paulben]

bet you would be changing split hoses all day 

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

 

if I had one with a water cannon, I would be able to reach windows over 100ft high lol

[paulben]

bad payers could have a quick squirt through letter box off now to see if local trupmton bucket brigade have left keys in fire engine