[jukelook]

Hi guys thanks for all the info the last couple of weeks,did my first canvass today spent 2 hrs...nothing for the first hour and a half then 5 in a cul de sac...only £33 total but its easy work.......not quite ordering my new merc yet tho.
thanks all again

[gerard mcmanus]

that'g good mate, If you get a response like that you are doing well, it just takes time, effort and persistence, keep at it and you'll get there.

[Ian Lancaster]

Hi jukelook,

"only £33" for five jobs - sounds like less than £6 per job - I hope they were all very small ones.

In a very short time you should be able to work out how much you can do in an hour and you should always price your jobs to ensure you never fall short of your required hourly rate.

I don't know where you live, but if you want a genuine wage of around £600-£700 after expenses but before tax/NI you should aim for an hourly rate of at least £25, preferably £30+

If people want your service, they will pay, if they don't want it there's no point in giving it away.

[gerard mcmanus]

if there 2 bed semis in the same area, he could do them in an hour if he does  them the same day.

[Gleaming windows]

If people want your service, they will pay, if they don't want it there's no point in giving it away.

Thats good.

[TonyD]

Great news, keep going.  You will probably also get a few more customers in the cul-de-sac over time as some who didn't answer the door see you working, and even some who said no thanks just cause they don't trust someone knocking on the door - I just started a new street, and a guy comes over who had said no when I knocked "how much do you charge mate"  I said "I knocked 2 days ago, you said you didn't need anyone ?"  "Ohh did you, sorry, yes I do need a cleaner"  He had no idea it was me who knocked, just used to turning away door knockers.


It does sound like you may have priced a little low.  When starting out in any business, lots of people tend to underprice because they are afraid of losing the custom, and only realise down the line that they've made a mistake.  Don't be afraid of quoting what you think is a good income and a fair price for your service.  You'll be suprised when they still say yes for a few quid more.  Lots of people are willing to pay more than the cheapest guy in town to get a reliable and quality clean.
If you haven't underpriced, just ignore the above, but thought I'd add it as it's a mistake most of us make.  

[mlscontractcleaner]

£33 for five jobs isn't less than £6 per job is it??

I hope the wife does your accounting

[ian1972]

just goes to show there work out there if you look for it

[jukelook]

another 2 (poss 4 ) this afternoon ...finished now...yes i agree i have priced a little low but they are all within 50 yards or so and are easy houses 6 windows 2 doors each so should fly through (when my speed comes).
I am happy with that for my first day, thanks for your replys its all good advice