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How did you come up with your business name?

Mine was Dyna-Clean when I started in 1985. I read the verse in the Good Book that said the creator is dynamic in power. After selling my first 5 truck company in 1993 I restarted the year after my...

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Looking for advice.. New member.. cleaning technique

Hello truckmountforums. I have recently been furloughed from my bus.financing job, and am strongly considering starting a carpet and T&G cleaning business in my area ( Brooklyn, NY). First off, i...

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Officially made my first dollar today

I got not 1 but 2 paid gigs today. Total revenue $240. Gotta start somewhere. Thanks for all the advice guys. Keep it coming. See you in Vegas next year!

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Worklinks: Canada’s Leading Provider of Payroll Software to Businesses

When you are expanding your business, there are numerous responsibilities to be taken care of. Whether it is the successful company incorporation of your business at the new location or hiring of...

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New leads

Hey tmf. Where our how to get some leads during this pandemic?

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Connecting pressure washer to a tile wand

First time poster and very new to this entire business and on tight budget initially. I purchased a used Ninja classic to start cleaning carpets in my area. I was wanting to also utilize it to clean...

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Start Your Own 3D Printing Business: Some Profitable 3D Printing Ideas:

Start Your Own 3D Printing Business: Some Profitable 3D Printing Ideas: 3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D Model. 3D printing can refer to a variety of...

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I am going out on my own. Need advice on a cleaning unit.

Hi y'all. I am looking at units to purchase and have a few questions. I've looked at the Legend GT, and the Diamond GTS which everybody says is comparable. I'm concerned I suppose mostly with how much...

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Single Dads

How many single dads out there can give any advise about starting a carpet cleaning company and keeping up with home life

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Carpet Cleaning newbie

So, I'm completely new to anything Carpet Cleaning as of 2 months ago but my wife has been working for a carpet cleaning company for about 12 years now and is ready to branch out on her own. She uses...

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Buying equipment out west

I'm new to this forum. I'm purchasing an existing carpet cleaning company which is profitable but is also using really old equipment. I live in the western United States area. I'm having trouble...

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Has anyone used a unit from TCS?

I'm looking at some of their packages, has anybody used one?

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best vehicle for truckmount and portable

Hi,im new on this and starting from scratch,taking the first steps on getting certified and my question is,what vehicle should I invest in,for the portable I already have and for a near future...

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Running in circles on my first van purchase. Help!

Hi y'all. I've been looking for a couple months now and I'm a little more comfortable with the buying process but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Unfortunately all the vans rigged out I've found have...

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Launching an upholstery cleaning business in 2020 - Chemicals?

*******i know I can do a google search, look at the store here on this forum, and even go on Jon Don... But i would like YOUR input I currently work for a well known carpet cleaning franchise, but want...

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How do I test a used truck mount that isn't installed?

I found a SS570 that is close to me, and I want to make sure it's running before I make an offer. I'm new to all this, is there a way to run the engine if it isn't installed?

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Road to getting rid of my job

I am in the process of buying some equipment right now and am soon going to start cleaning carpets. I currently work full time making around 40k. (I do not need this much to get by right now, it is...

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IICRC School During this Covid thing

Hey Guys! Anyone have any recommendations as well as step by step advice on how to get CT certified through the IICRC at this time? I've checked their website but I'm having trouble finding and signing...

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Water softener structure help

I just bought this set up and has water softener and also chemical jug that auto feed the chemical. Im not really familia with both options. My main question is, how to fill up fresh water tank using...

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Choosing a portable extractor

Hi all my name is Luke I'm currently looking to expand my business and would like to invest in a portable extractor, it needs to be able to handle well the rotovac 360i so I need lots of suction power...

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Absolutely new to this. Need guidance to get started in the business

Hey guys, So lately ive been thinking about getting into the carpet cleaning business. However, I know nothing about it. Probably my biggest question would be what materials I need in order to get...

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Has anybody ever tried mounting a unit in a truck with a camper shell? Just...

Vans are overpriced right now, I never see units mounted in truck beds, what is the reason for that? Just bought a SS570 with 1200 hrs on it with all the equipment. I'm hearing that production was...

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How important is reviews in business?

How often do you read reviews before purchasing a product? I want to start a small business, and at the moment the question is: how important is feedback in sales? If you need to buy a cordless hedge...

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Importance of banner for marketing

Hey folks, I am planning to start a business by next month. All the technical aspects are clear now. The primary thing to focus on now is marketing and advertising. As it is a new venture, I knew the...

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Custom signs for new business

Hi friends, I'm planning to start a business with my friends in the city center. We are very excited about that as it was our dream for a few years. We are a group of four people, jointly hardworking...

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