[Walter Mitty]

Yep, we were waiting for your post, it was never going to be anything else was it?

Being on the sharp (?) end of your wit is like being savaged by a stuffed toy.

You've been reading jokes about Geoffrey Howe and sheep, haven't you?

[Walter Mitty]

It's been busy for me since new year..which is nice considering the crap weather

I do wonder if it's in part because of the bad weather.  Our customers' windows are dirtier than I've ever seen them, so people might be noticing and calling.

I've noticed this too.  The storms of recent weeks have made them filthy.

[Tom-01]

It's been busy for me since new year..which is nice considering the crap weather

I do wonder if it's in part because of the bad weather.  Our customers' windows are dirtier than I've ever seen them, so people might be noticing and calling.

I've noticed this too.  The storms of recent weeks have made them filthy.

Agreed. I've had one customer ask not to clean recently, but he's always been a messer so he's in the window cleaning customer graveyard.

[Tom-01]

Yep we've had a lot coming in too. Most signing up for direct debit which is good. Also seem to be getting a lot of big jobs, 6 monthly gutter cleans especially - does wonders for cash flow.

I started this year with a view to refining, not growing per se. Getting rid of messes, bad payers. Adding one to two new jobs on certain days to maximise those particular days.  That has made a world of difference already. Funny that when I'm not concentrating on getting new work it flies in! Ordered a new van to hold a bigger tank but now thinking I will need two vans! Don't want that though really.

Hi Tom, what van have you ordered if you don't mind me asking, I'm thinking of  getting another van
 at some point to replace my existing one, just not sure which one.
Regards
Lal

Hi Lal

I've ordered the new Transporter T6 Highline, LWB T32. It will take about 12 weeks until I get it.

Its the most expensive out of all the vans I was looking at, however for build quality, drive, power and holding their value its the best one for my business. I will be getting a 850ltr Grippatank delivery system put in it.

What are you looking at?

Tom

[slap bash]

I am having to work and night as it`s difficult seeing my way clear to do more in the day.

[Perfect Windows]

Agreed. I've had one customer ask not to clean recently, but he's always been a messer so he's in the window cleaning customer graveyard.

Murder's a bit extreme.

[Tom-01]

Agreed. I've had one customer ask not to clean recently, but he's always been a messer so he's in the window cleaning customer graveyard.

Murder's a bit extreme.

 

In some cases with customers I don't think it is.

[Perfect Windows]

One of today's was from a leaflet with our old prices in it, so at least two years ago.

Vin

[NWH]

I can't remember when the windows were as dirty as they have been lately.

[lal]

Yep we've had a lot coming in too. Most signing up for direct debit which is good. Also seem to be getting a lot of big jobs, 6 monthly gutter cleans especially - does wonders for cash flow.

I started this year with a view to refining, not growing per se. Getting rid of messes, bad payers. Adding one to two new jobs on certain days to maximise those particular days.  That has made a world of difference already. Funny that when I'm not concentrating on getting new work it flies in! Ordered a new van to hold a bigger tank but now thinking I will need two vans! Don't want that though really.

Hi Tom, what van have you ordered if you don't mind me asking, I'm thinking of  getting another van
 at some point to replace my existing one, just not sure which one.
Regards
Lal

Hi Lal

I've ordered the new Transporter T6 Highline, LWB T32. It will take about 12 weeks until I get it.

Its the most expensive out of all the vans I was looking at, however for build quality, drive, power and holding their value its the best one for my business. I will be getting a 850ltr Grippatank delivery system put in it.

What are you looking at?

Tom

Hi Tom,
your new van & system sounds the business, you must be looking forward to getting it. 
I've got a 2004 transit connect t230, I will have 4 years this summer, the gearbox is going to have
to be replaced soon, there is also some rust underside, just weighing up whether to throw more
money at it, or go for new or secondhand, i like the look of the Transit Custom, also the Toyota Proace,
VW transporters, buying new is a big outlay, so still thinking about it.
Lal

[8weekly]

One of today's was from a leaflet with our old prices in it, so at least two years ago.

Vin

Did you charge new or old prices?

[Shane sharples]

Hi lal, I don't know whether you know or not but when responding to a quote, to make your answer not look like its part of someone else's quote , just press enter a couple of times after the word quote..... Just saying, no offence meant, it just makes it easier to read what your saying 👍

[AuRavelling79]

Yup it's the crap weather followed by bright sunshine.

I've had a four new "walk-ups" this week. (That's Tuesday - Thursday)

And I've just put the phone down from an 8 weekly custy asking if I can come round earlier as (as in at 5 weeks) as the windows are so bad. So as it's "one on it's own" at £35 I'll go early next week and re-start the 8 week cycle from then.

[lal]

Hi lal, I don't know whether you know or not but when responding to a quote, to make your answer not look like its part of someone else's quote , just press enter a couple of times after the word quote..... Just saying, no offence meant, it just makes it easier to read what your saying 👍

Hi Shrek, no offence taken what so ever, I've tried what you have said responding to your post now,
so hopefully it will work, thanks didn't know how to do that before.
Lal

[Shane sharples]

It worked pal 👍