[windowwashers]

thanks for this. it seems to be the answer to a few of my posts from not long ago when i started up, and the tips will hopefully help me get more work in the future.
a lot of people on these forums appear to enjoy not helping others, i dont understand why,c os there are a few on here who are hte opposite - and it is nice to see posts saying 'come see me monday and i'll show you' or other things that show forum membrs helping out others - all too many times people on here need help and dont get it, i know cos iv neded help and not had any.
thanks for this and keep up any guides - this should be  made a sticky thread..so it doesnt get lost

it is tru  SparklingWC people that come here sometimes dont help, they are bored maybe, I always help if I can, along with many many members, some will always try and drag things down, same as window cleaning. ignor and they get bored 

[mark dew]

If the questions are specific and not vague then it's very rare to come on here for info and not find the answer for it.
If your post disappears without an answer then just bump it up again by  clicking on the "modify" button and adding another full stop or something so you don't have to rewrite.
The answers will come in the end. People like helping when they can, so you've been very unlucky if you've had a legitimate question that has gone unanswered.

[mark dew]

failing the above then do a search. There's very little that hasn't been posted about before.

[windowwashers]

bump

get a website, thats a good idea for getting more work. 

[Grafters Cleaning Services]

bump to keep it fresh for newbies

[Grafters Cleaning Services]

latetest update re canvassing.
had a really good day today workwise, finished about 2pm then went home for a bath and put on clean clothes ready to canvassing for an hour or so.

started to canvass at 3-45pm and finished by 5-00pm
total of 6 new jobs gained, total value £103
averaged out at just over £17-00 per house

[Bonkors]

As a newbie, i really appreciate your info. Just one more question, you mentioned canvass companies. Are you able to provide me with details of which served you well in your experience? Once again, many thanks for your information

[Bonkors]

it is nice to see posts saying 'come see me monday and i'll show you' or other things that show forum membrs helping out others

I wouldnt mind if anyone would let me tag along with them for a day.

[P @ F]

Well done Jay , the best post i have seen for a long , long, time .
Used to be on here every day , but it got that little same old same old , if you know what i mean ?
My round was going great guns , uprated from E plate Astra van and ladders and work clothes , to signwritten Transporter , fresh signwritten workwear ,WFP, THE WORKS .
But lately i have found myself in a viscous circle , not making any more no matter how hard i try , partly down to bad pricing in the early days , and definately down to letting the image slide , just looked at my work wear , faded , full of holes , in short a mess !
I dont get the time to canvass , im scared to put prices up , i am generally in a bad place to be for a self employed person !
After reading your post , i feel it is time to smarten up the image to how it used to be , get the price rises sorted , and kick myself up the arse a bit !

So although you didnt want to tell the seasoned WC to suck eggs , i feel you have made it clear to me where im losing touch , ive not been in the trade for anything like the length of time as lets say wrinkly old Dave St Ives  ,but i should definately know better !

Once again , fantastic post , reckon you have just sorted out my new year resolutions for me !

All the best , Rich P @ F       

[pingu]

Personally being still very much a newb..I have found that knowing what my business is doing each week helps me know where I want to go...

Realistic targets are the key....I use them to know where I am and this in turn guides me to knowing where I want to be...

Persistance is the key whether you canvass&leaflet, or just canvass...I personally just leaflet.....

Personally I have targets set upto 2010...

Cheers to all
Dave.