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danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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business start ups and growth New
« on: April 17, 2017, 02:52:37 pm »
Hello All,
I would like to know  your thoughts on the reasons why you haven't, didn't or couldn't start that business idea?
why do you think you haven't seen the growth you wanted?
I'm here for small tips and ideas

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Stoots

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2017, 02:54:48 pm »
Lack of effort and persistence.

That's the only reason to fail at anything.

There's your personal coaching for today.

danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2017, 02:58:43 pm »
good point. one knows himself!
as I see this hasn't stopped you from starting a business which is great as many people don't get that far.
has this stopped you progressing in business?

danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2017, 03:02:02 pm »
adam Thompson I like your website. do you have employees or do you work alone?
danny

8weekly

Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2017, 03:07:39 pm »
Spammy Danny.  ;D

danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2017, 03:15:44 pm »
yeah mate it seems it, but I genuinely want to know. what to help and will show those that need it.
I thought this would be a better place as many are 'looking for rounds'
I do love coaching - have a dipiloma in youth working
and have a nice size small window cleaning business
I'm starting with tips and questions which will help growing the brand awareness, also this is a smaller stage to practice on for a few weeks before I use facebook, linked in, twitter as it moves slower here
but anyways I'm not spamming more pushing

Lee Pryor

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Re: business start ups and growth New
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2017, 04:41:54 pm »
Hello All,
I would like to know  your thoughts on the reasons why you haven't, didn't or couldn't start that business idea?
why do you think you haven't seen the growth you wanted?
I'm here for small tips and ideas


Strange. Your asking your question to people who all have their own business on here? They all did start that business ect ect.

What your really after is the answer to growing your business. So the answer your looking for is as simple as this, work hard, work smart and spend some money on the things that work for you.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.

danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2017, 05:15:23 pm »
true Lee Pryor, on both comments
I'm looking for discussions and topics that suit to the nature of MY new business.
I want to breakdown the general comment of hard work, effort and savvie spending.
its clear to me from the wanted rounds/business for sale topics that I can provide value to some.
some people are genuinely buying for growth and fast expansion  but some are trying to buy/ grow without putting in those criteria you spoke grow or get their business up and running.
what I aim to offer is tactics, tips and support for those who want to have better business strategies, targeted involvement, and context to those meanings of the simple things you mentioned.
businesses like this one I am starting will definitely help some, not all, but those who Identify with the changes they need to make personally and professionally to get where they want to be.
I also want a case study to help both myself with implementing for me to document the journey and a business/person that needs the support if you know any?
(please when reading my words that none of them are said in a derogatory or stressed manner) I'm happy for the involvement and comments from all:)
Danny

Solar Steve

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2017, 05:32:52 pm »
Hi Danny.

Welcome.  I see this post is only 3 hours old, so not many will have seen it yet.  I think I will like what you have to say, but I warn you that many will not.   You may come in for some serious stick.  Be very careful not to be seen to promote your business.  That doesn't go down well either.  Just a heads up.

I have a few ideas for what I see to be profitable businesses at the moment, nothing ground breaking, but profitable.  The only reason I haven't is because I have 3 businesses already, one of which has seen massive growth in 3 & 1/2 years.  I simply don't have the time to set the others up and give them the attention they would need. 

k.diver

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2017, 05:49:00 pm »
its a god given fact

hes peddling rubbish

what is it with these pay-me-and youll get rich-but so will i - Gurus

 seems to be an ever increasing  number 

danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2017, 05:57:34 pm »
k.diver
it is making me laugh!!!! everything I say and post sounds like the youtube adds that come on in in between my videos.
3 step 6 step I'm not sure how many as I'm just starting. it is spammy as someone mentioned before.
just making the path to success(cue the inspirational lines)
you find me someone that needs to help and I will do if for free, window cleaning preferred but will take on any.
someone starting out or has a small business that wants to grow(they can pay me after)
I need a case study!!!!
danny


danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2017, 06:02:27 pm »
Hi Danny.

Welcome.  I see this post is only 3 hours old, so not many will have seen it yet.  I think I will like what you have to say, but I warn you that many will not.   You may come in for some serious stick.  Be very careful not to be seen to promote your business.  That doesn't go down well either.  Just a heads up.

I have a few ideas for what I see to be profitable businesses at the moment, nothing ground breaking, but profitable.  The only reason I haven't is because I have 3 businesses already, one of which has seen massive growth in 3 & 1/2 years.  I simply don't have the time to set the others up and give them the attention they would need.

hello solar steve,
yeah admin were on me already but I have changed the angle now. I usually just go straight in and adjust as I go.
I appreciate what you are saying, rough with the smooth my cleaning fellow!!!
are you offering a business deal or some kind of info on these ideas?
anyways I get how it all works I'm just going for it:)

nathankaye

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2017, 06:08:20 pm »
Whats your advice on switching from tradituonal cleaning to wfp in order for one to grow said business.
What advice can you give on RO and water storage or van pay loads and suitable in van installation or diy system. Whats the best poles to use and the brushes and should one go for hot or cold system.
Then should one purchase a round based on what advice or pay someone to canvass and perhaps not like the results of either.
Should one invest in a web page or design one themselves?  What about the best investment with insurance or even better whos the best accountant to see who will help me expand by saving money.
Could you possibly start with answering some of these questions and then people can see if you have any credentials to help them grow this type of business???
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Marc Stock

Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2017, 06:40:12 pm »
Hi Danny.

What is your age? How much profit does your business make vs turnover.? How long have you been in business yourself?

Why are you looking at giving business advice? Are you intending to make a business from giving advice? Or are you just looking at ways to improve your own business strategy from more experienced individuals? All of which are OK by the way, but which is it?

No offence, but I can guarantee there will be many individuals on here with far more experience on running a business than you or me, what is in it for them to share thier knowledge with you?

If you think you have more knowledge to offer on a particular part of business strategy could you be more specific?

Is it coaching for moral support, or simply acting as a kick up the bum guy to help get goals achieved?

Just checked your company website. Are you a group of companies? A group of people? Are you Ltd or sole trader?  Are you a partnership of business advisors?


danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2017, 07:25:29 pm »
Whats your advice on switching from tradituonal cleaning to wfp in order for one to grow said business.
What advice can you give on RO and water storage or van pay loads and suitable in van installation or diy system. Whats the best poles to use and the brushes and should one go for hot or cold system.
Then should one purchase a round based on what advice or pay someone to canvass and perhaps not like the results of either.
Should one invest in a web page or design one themselves?  What about the best investment with insurance or even better whos the best accountant to see who will help me expand by saving money.
Could you possibly start with answering some of these questions and then people can see if you have any credentials to help them grow this type of business???
insurance- insurance idefinitely a yes to have.  you are covered and having copies freely available to customers and businesses shows professionalism and is easy to obtain trust of residential and commercial customers. Searching around online, becoming part of federations/ professional groups offer good brokers and packages. the cost varies as you know as to what you want covered. I used a independent company for a few years which were cheaper until certain changes to policy meant a company found with simply business cost a few hundred less for the same policy.
round purchase- I would not really suggest anyone to buy a round unless to start. perhaps one they have worked in for a while and know routes customers etc. I am offering something different, canvassing and brand awareness one to one with owners managers. i always believe that if your business and strategies are good then you will grow at the rate you want. I would probably suggest a few different ways to go about taking on canvassed or another round. the best accountant is not really a thing to worry about. you have to pick one. preferably local to you for access to them. if you are a million£ business then different options further afield maybe needed. you can always change or seek a second opinion if something doesn't seem correct and most will offer initial meetings free.  you are not tied to them.
polesystem- I would not necessarily advise either way for a small business to move from ladder to pole system or vice versa. just use the techniques and tools you want to get the job done correct. I have seen many use pole system with poor quality and traditional too. some with vast expensive equipment and quick set ups. Both have there bad days when not used correctly, some businesses more often than others. the point I will be pushing is about intent, decency and going over proper techniques to maximize customer satisfaction.
with regaurd to pole systems I do not have the information about the high tech / high spec equipment that would be somewhere that they would need to check out themselves after I have helped them reached to that point.
the skills I have are customer service, mental focus and brand package building as I have done for my own window cleaning business recently.
van pay load will be worked out using certain elements such as van size, water amounts, etc.
I have only recently used resin filters which worked excellently and I'm sure RO systems the same for many others. the proof is in the work and business ethic.


nathankaye

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2017, 07:33:53 pm »
All seems a little fAgue and no real push in helping other than a motivational push of their own credentials.
Unless im completely mistaken
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danny@thepersonalcoachinggroup

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2017, 07:57:01 pm »
All seems a little fAgue and no real push in helping other than a motivational push of their own credentials.
Unless im completely mistaken

possibly, it might be my English to typing skills
to be fair the questions you have asked are relevent to the individual choices we all make with regaurd to getting a deal of a few £100 saved on insurance which system if there were only one great one everybody would use them. I am offering the ins and out to growth, showing how to sort problems. even getting in the zone to get out and get things done. but showing side by side

which bits would you like me to cover again.
I appreciate your questions

David Kent @ KentKleen

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2017, 08:18:48 pm »
Hi Danny, welcome.
I think Danny is looking to give advice on growing a business to the next level using  goal setting, planning, branding etc etc rather than advice on equipment etc etc.
I believe there is a lot more to running a growing window cleaning business than meets the eye.
Any help on such matters should be greatly appreciated if Danny is offering them for free. Someone might pick up on one comment that transforms his or her business.
This is just my opinion, I don't know Danny from Adam.   

nathankaye

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2017, 08:25:10 pm »
I appreciate you may at one time have been a window cleaner and as some have mentioned, there are many who have been in this business and self employed for a good number of years and have built successful businesses up. There is no short cuts in this business but hard graft and perseverance. Apart from the smaller additional aspects like transitioning from trad to wfp or starting up in trad or wfp, but with the latter there is more to it than just a bucket n laddders for instance. A new learning curve which im sure many would like a personal coach with them during that learning curve and so your idea might take off, but to pay for that help especially when that particular curve is slow and income not great, then i dont know if someone would be willing to part with cash for that service.
Other than that it is good old fashion elbow grease (effort) to build a business and get your name/brand name out there. A little help maybe in the social media or web building to get enquiries coming in, may be advantageous to some as well. But it doesnt seem like this is what you are offering, apart from maybe pointing them in the right direction.
Unless im mistaken and you will actually help them through this curve by showing the ropes of the trade and if going wfp what their best possible options are for them and then how to perfect their technique and then sit with them and design their web page etc etc
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nathankaye

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Re: business start ups and growth
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2017, 08:31:11 pm »
Hi Danny, welcome.
I think Danny is looking to give advice on growing a business to the next level using  goal setting, planning, branding etc etc rather than advice on equipment etc etc.
I believe there is a lot more to running a growing window cleaning business than meets the eye.
Any help on such matters should be greatly appreciated if Danny is offering them for free. Someone might pick up on one comment that transforms his or her business.
This is just my opinion, I don't know Danny from Adam.

So basically a free kick up the arse for some people then. Or do some actually start a business and not have a clue how to build it and expand by setting goals etc. Lol ive only just turned 40 but the generations younger surely arent that thick yet are they?? ::)roll ::)roll

Dont think the kick up the backside is free either....

Though saying the above, i have tweeked little bits here and there based on free communications on this forum which has helped my business and many more have said that as well, even ines who just visit and read the threads without contributing have all benefited one way or the other.

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