[mickeybok]

Just about to start up as a wc, have read a lot of threads and the consensus is to canvas and leaflet drop, which I intend to do.
But is there a particular time of day that would be best to do this, say after 4pm or should I just start from 9am and see what happens?

[cleewindows]

start at 9 am
drop leaflets everywhere!

[lcwalker]

Ive dropped alot of leaflet probably 2-3 calls per 100 leaflets dropped but tou dont get every job so it might work out 1 or 2 jobs per 100.

Today i plucked up the courage to go door knocking but hated it only did a few and didn't get a job but what im going to do is go out with the leaflets and if a house has dirty windows give a knock i think the advice ive been given on here it's the only way to get customers quicker.

[Smudger]

Try to door knock as much as you can,

with lighter evenings 5 pm till dark during the week then sat & sun    10am to 1pm   then back out at 3pm till 6

only leave leaflets if people are not in,   if you just drop leaflets you will have a very poor response.

you can door knock 9 to 6 week days but be prepared for lots of people to be out at work.

Darran

[gr cleaning solutions]

i tend to do leaflet drop than door knocking and so far im getting a good response starting to get phone calls from areas that i leafleted in january  mickybox you trad or wfp

[mickeybok]

Just starting out so Im trad at the mo with an eye on going wfp in the Autumn if I get enough cussys

[Ryan @ Transparent, Carlisle]

i started off with just leafletting.

I once leafletted on a sunday, posted about 50 leaflets, and got 2 calls later the same evening.

Now i rely on door-knocking, if nobody is in i post a leaflet, and knock back if the windows look dirty

I usually door knock during the day, weekdays & saturdays. But with the lighter nights coming i am going to try knocking from 6PM till dark.

[richywilts]

me and two mates picked up a good estate last two days we have picked up about 30 new customers, loadsa maybes and a few next times coz of building work going on, thats just knockin from 10-4 and cleaning when we get them picked up loadsa driveway and fascia cleans too. dont be too scared too knock i must admit sumdays i dont feel like it but coming in too spring time people want it doing dont be scared get a friend to help u out and make it a challenge to beat them by the end of the day

[Ian101]

me and two mates picked up a good estate last two days we have picked up about 30 new customers, loadsa maybes and a few next times coz of building work going on, thats just knockin from 10-4 and cleaning when we get them picked up loadsa driveway and fascia cleans too. dont be too scared too knock i must admit sumdays i dont feel like it but coming in too spring time people want it doing dont be scared get a friend to help u out and make it a challenge to beat them by the end of the day

Thats a good hit rate .... im out starting next week .. door knocking and leaflet if their out .. think ur near me.

[richywilts]

im in ellesmere port but clean up too spital

[jonnyald]

now the spring sun is shining thru those dirty windows is the very best time to get new work.  usually they will welcome you with open arms ive found

[formb]

Ive dropped alot of leaflet probably 2-3 calls per 100 leaflets dropped but tou dont get every job so it might work out 1 or 2 jobs per 100.

Today i plucked up the courage to go door knocking but hated it only did a few and didn't get a job but what im going to do is go out with the leaflets and if a house has dirty windows give a knock i think the advice ive been given on here it's the only way to get customers quicker.

I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2.

[Rogue Trader]

I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2.

can you semd me a copy of your leaflet , must be a goodun!

matt@pure-windowcleaning.co.uk

cheers

[formb]

I have nearly 3000 customers, I have never knocked on 1 door. Most of my customers have come from leaflets, I expect around a 1% hit rate.

I don't knock on doors as I would never buy from a door step seller even if I wanted their product / service.

Keep at the leaflets, when you get a customer put flyers through their neighbours  doors every time you are there. 10 mins to do 1 house 15 mins to do 2.

can you semd me a copy of your leaflet , must be a goodun!

matt@pure-windowcleaning.co.uk

cheers

It's not.

Plain, Black & White, Simples!

[paul rulton]

formb............ 3000    good on ya m8  that beats the hell out of wot i had about 8yrs ago.
i had 934 custys  but back then they were only about the £5.50/£6 mark  did have about 20
 good jos would b loaded if i still had them  : 

[formb]

formb............ 3000    good on ya m8  that beats the hell out of wot i had about 8yrs ago.
i had 934 custys  but back then they were only about the £5.50/£6 mark  did have about 20
 good jos would b loaded if i still had them  : 

10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   

[mickeybok]

Hitman, what is your average charge now? I'm just starting and wondering what to charge. Did think 7-8 quid for a 3 bed semi but now thinking 10-12, does that sound about right?

[paul rulton]

10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   

hmmm  : yer u can keep them bits  my fav words are now... EASY/SIMPLE 
thats how i like my life these days  but well done m8    & long may it last 

[formb]

10 Sets of wages, massive fuel bill and VAT as well though.   

hmmm  : yer u can keep them bits  my fav words are now... EASY/SIMPLE 
thats how i like my life these days  but well done m8    & long may it last 

Cheers