Thoughts on quality vs lowest price
Here are my thoughts: I want to charge higher for quality work. and build my business around that model for maximum profits. BUT I don't know what (@$(@$*&#@($*& I am doing. so it would be...
View ArticleMy pricing for carpet cleaning...
I am thinking of pricing my carpet cleaning as follows: Cleaning for 30 cents a square foot Scotchgarding for 15 cents a square foot Deodorizing for 10 cents a square foot. I plan on doing specials...
View ArticleIs a website absolutely necessary?
Is a website absolutely necessary? I understand that you need to have a presence online, and I have a facebook page, Google places page, twitter, Instagram, yelp, etc. for my business, but do you...
View ArticleFranchise? Or Go Solo?
Okay, here's the deal: I am 54, retired cop and retired RE broker. I just had my carpets cleaned by Chem Dry and was impressed with the job.....although less impressed with the upsell on site. No...
View ArticleAbsolute beginner, give me any advice you have. What you wish you'd have known.
Hi guys. My plan is to be conservative and start with a portable puzzi 100. I just found it from google and I haven't purchased it yet so any suggestions for a good beginner setup I'm all ears....
View ArticleFollow along as I plan, launch, and succeed (or fail!)
I've been a member for a few months, and feel that i am the typical new TMF member. I want to start my business, have all of the standard questions that have been asked time and time again. One trend...
View ArticleTile and grout cleaning for a franchise?
Has anyone ever got a contract to clean tile and grout for a franchise ? If so could you share how you went about doing so .
View ArticleWhat's Your Minimum Charge?
I have 3 questions that relate to each other. What is your minimum charge to get you out to do work with a truck mount? What is your minimum charge to get you out to do work with a portable extractor?...
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Is there such thing as organic chemicals? I want to use it as a selling point
So by definition all chemicals are from this earth and therefore organic, yet it sounds deceitful to use that as a tagline for customers but I'm trying to find an angle. Thoughts? I have seen other...
View ArticleWhat were your first steps in starting your business?
How did everybody go about starting their business? 1. How did you decide to start your business? Were you a carpet cleaner who decided to start a business, or a business person who chose carpet...
View ArticleWhat goes into a name ?
Its now getting to be that time for me to brand and label my van, do up typical invoices and stationary, etc. As of now, I have been shadowing people from various local companies. Have spent a few...
View ArticleBooks about business
Hey guys, I was wondering if you can recommend any books that cover how to start a business, tax information, what to expect in the first year of business. Anything that has helped you out and put you...
View ArticleI am in an awkward position - Help!
I have a Tahoe with a company name and Website emphasized all over it. I have a work # I have a website launching this week. I do NOT have the equipment necessary to complete any jobs yet. What should...
View ArticleThinking of New Name.
I have only been in business about a year not very established so could go with new unique or catchy name. Right now I have California Steam Clean.Its OK but there's probably a dozen same or similar...
View ArticleOrganization Views... What softwares (free or paid) do you use for the business?
Heading into a new year, I'm curious as to what business software everyone uses to organize clients, addresses, emails and so forth. Do these programs cost money or are they free? Anyone use Google...
View ArticleWho thinks Gerdy will take the plunge and start a CC business? POLL
So sitting hear waiting for the local team's bowl game to start and I got to thinking. -- Will Gerdy ever take the plunge and start his own carpet cleaning business. If so when? This is all in fun....
View ArticleStartup purchase list (encap)
Hello everyone, I'll start off with some background. I am currently not in the carpet or flooring service and will be setting up an encap route for part time and transitioning into full time when time...
View ArticleWhat is the best Work van
In April of 2015 I will be re-launching TidyPro cleaning services. My plan is to purchase a used van, one with roughly 100-140k on it and lease or finance a new el Diablo and other needed equipment...
View Articletips on how to get first truck mount
Hello all I am new to the group so this is my first post. I recently started a new business 6 months ago and business has taken off so fast. It wasn't something I really expected and thought it would...
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