[captain lard]

As summer approaches I could really do with increasing my income, obviously there is a factor regarding number of customers and pricing. I have been a member here for about a year and realise the relevance of canvassing and good pricing. My pricing leaves a lot to be desired but it is something I realise and am working on.
What I am wondering is has anyone experienced a real take off in terms of income over a short period.
I am pondering setting up a backpack type wfp option which might give me an advantage as I could tackle a lot of awkward domestic jobs locally which trad operators have to struggle with given the design of new houses for example. I am really looking for some inspiration here.

[Helen]

Have you advertised with already existing customers that you gutters con roofs etc etc, The more work in one place the more ££ in yer pocket Also existing customers an neighbours who are not with you, get you customers to pass on yer details

[captain lard]

Thanks for the advice, will bear them in mind along with the approach I was going to take re advertising and canvassing but what I was wondering was has anyone seen their business really take off in a short space of time. by that I mean did anyone suddenly attract a lot of customers very quickly in a short period, 2 ir 3 months for example and was there any particular reason for it.

[captain lard]

I really thought I would get some feedback on this and am surprised it has not been responded to but I have tweaked the thread title and maybe I havent been clear in what I am chasing.
I am wondering if you bring in a wfp option to your armoury can this help you increase your number of customers and quickly.

[mark dew]

I really thought I would get some feedback on this and am surprised it has not been responded to but I have tweaked the thread title and maybe I havent been clear in what I am chasing.
I am wondering if you bring in a wfp option to your armoury can this help you increase your number of customers and quickly.

maybe. But it will definitely earn you an extra quid or 2 on most of your existing jobs that have windows above a conservatory.

[captain lard]

True.
There are also a lot of houses which have very awkward if not impossible ladder access, especially on new builds.