This is what I’ve sent today:
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Hi —Fred—- (or whoever)
I hope you are safe & well.
Just to let you know, we are following the government’s instructions and carrying on with window cleaning as usual, as it’s outside and we don’t need to come into contact with anyone!
We’re due to call tomorrow, so if you’re home we’ll give you a wave, but we think it’s best not to be handling cash etc at the moment, so we’ll just post a card as usual (while wearing gloves)!
Thanks and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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I’ve sent that by both text and email.
All of those who it was sent to have responded. Here are a few of the responses :
-Great, no problem!
-Thanks for letting me know. We are all good thank you. All at home and driving each other mad but that’s the case for everybody! We will give you a wave tomorrow.
Thanks
-Thanks that's fine. We'll be in!
I was just thinking of you. Hope you're both keeping ok. We'll leave the gates open so you can just walk through as needed. Stay safe and well.
-Hiya, Thank you for your email.
Yes that is fine. Not a problem. Both myself and my husband are home. I will just pay your money directly into your account when you have been tomorrow.
No need to post a card through. You needn’t waste one when we’re going to be in.
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Not a single “don’t come”.
There are a lot of drama queens on here, and I would bet that when they come out with a package for the self-employed, it will only be for those who cannot work. Window cleaners will not be in that group, so my advice will be to get your customers ready.
Tell them you’re glad to report that, in accordance with the government’s instructions, their service won’t be interrupted! Spin it positively!
If my own customers are anything to go by, you’ll have nothing to worry about.
PLUS the 80% thing for employees is capped at £2500 a month. Dunno about anyone else, but for me that would represent a huge pay cut. I’m super glad I can continue to work rather than take a piddling handout.