[frank liddell]

 :'(getting made redundent soon looking at starting a window round  have never seen any in my street or in the scheme the problem is never done it before so is there any one northants that could give me a few pointers

[spotless2000]

Hi Frank

Where about in Northants are you located?

Drop me an email.

Regards

Steve

[simbo]

Frank,
A lot of us think because we have not seen a window cleaner ther isn't one, but if you do start as i did you will suddenly notice quite a few and even more when good weather. Winter is good for me, i really find it more comfortable to work at a higher pace as the sun really takes it out of you. I am in no way trying to put you off, all i would say is do not be another cheap cowboy as they give us all a bad name, be very good and ask good prices
all the best simb0
ps east northants area

[frank liddell]

dont plan on being a cowboy was looking at makeing a desent liveing i want to get a van and wfp system i no there is no one that does the street as i have asked.  and people would like there windows washed i just dont no what to do

[simbo]

This is what i did, pick area's well as i found that nearly all newer estates were better covered than a lot of others. This is not to say i have not picked some up cos i have but generally had a better response from older semi housing area's, i used to leaflet every monday afternoon and usuall gained at least five by the end of the week and so on and so on. Leaflets seem to give you a foot in the door in a street and once you are in doing a good job the word spreads, its slow but does work. I could have gained twice as much work if i wanted but now have just short of 250 customers in my first year and stopped advertising for windows around 3 months ago.
if you are not bothered knocking on doors do that, i personally distaste people selling anything at the door, but if you have no problem with this, go for it, its a good life most of the time but you need to set goals for yourself and take the knocks and p*** takes that you will definately get
good luck simb0

[frank liddell]

 :)met up with steve. spotless2000 today realy good guy  ;Dsome good tips on kit and how to start good to see that there are some good guys on this forum keep up the good work

[spotless2000]

Cheers Frank.

It was good to meet you too.

Just do whatever I'm not and you'll be ok

There's a great deal of experienced people on this site that know a lot more than me.  Keep posting and they'll be able to help.

Just avoid Gazza from somewhere up north (my tutor). & the guy with the yellow van (Brett), they don't know much!!!

No Seriously  - They are both a fountain of knowledge!

Good luck if you decide on the career change!

Steve