I'm selling all my training materials
Hi all, I haven't been by this forum in a couple years now but I decided to start selling my stuff off since I'm not cleaning carpets any longer. I've got a bunch of training materials listed on ebay,...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticlePrice. Proposal.Contract
So I want to start this part time. I work from 8-4pm. I have extended experience in janitorial, vct tile scrubbing/stripping,waxing and buffing, carpet care via extractor and floor scrub machine, grout...
View Articleexisting company vs new start up
I was just wanting opinions on whether you would recommend buying a existing company in a mid size market for 65k. The company used to have a great reputation and good client base but reputation has...
View ArticleWant to Buy/Trade for Flatbed Truck
On the off chance that someone here has a flatbed truck they don't want anymore and would like to unload for cheap I am expressing my interest. I was all set to pick up a beautiful, well kept flatbed...
View ArticleTrucks and Business for Sale *Cheap*
Please give me a moment as this is the first time I've ever posted in a forum so I'm learning. We recently purchased a building from a gentleman that owned a Service Master franchise. We are in the car...
View ArticleHow can one burn so many bridges
and have the biggest multimillion dollar business. Has anyone in our industry done this?
View ArticleHow many rooms do you clean on average?
While developing my pricing strategy I ran into an interesting question. Exactly how many rooms are carpet cleaners cleaning for their customers on average for a single job? I'd also like to know your...
View ArticleDealing with naysayers!!!!
In a world with so many to be doubtful or hopeless. As a company who starts off alone. How do most of you out there deal with the ones who didn't believe? Or say it's going to be a tough job and a...
View ArticleTile / Grout cleaning
I'm looking at starting a side line gig. Don't know if this will pan out, but I've got other ideas going on around this at the same time. All of the items below are items that I have and were used...
View ArticleGreen cleaning
Im just starting out on my own carpet cleaning business and want to use green cleaning products. I really like what i have read and heard about procyon but was looking at the butler corporations green...
View ArticlePayments
Is it out of character to start only accepting cash...? I have got a rubber check and 2 charge backs from credit cards all in just a month
View ArticleWEBSITE BUILDS
I have been in the business for quite some time and never thought I needed a website until about 6 months ago I decided to invest in one and it has made a world of difference. I went through a company...
View ArticleMounting the machine in a truck?
Hello All, I was wondering if it was possible or practical to mount the machine in a pickup truck with a cap on it? Any thoughts?
View ArticleShiz bout to get real...
for the folks that have been here a while, you probably know my story Joined in 2014, lurked a lot, asked questions about getting started etc. Started layin my plans and opened tentatively august 2015,...
View ArticleNew to the group need your help
Hello everyone My name is Adam, i'm willing to start a carpet cleaning business, but I have a little problem I don't know if I have to buy a new or used truck mount, and which company has the powerful...
View ArticleHow do you structure your business?
How do you guys structure your business? Here are my goals. My last business was a sole prop. Opened and successfully sold in less than 11 months. Made really good money for a city with the highest...
View ArticleNew guy needs help please....
Hello, New to the business, trying to start up part time and hopfully make it full time, but have been reading on forum for about a month now and here is my first story. Bought a Master Blend...
View ArticleMy Tips for Growing Your Business
I spent a while trying to put this post together. Please read the full article and give any feedback. I think it can be beneficial to any new guys out there. Earn $100,000+ by Year Two This post will...
View ArticleMasters Touch
Hi Everyone, I am considering getting in the industry and came across The Masters Touch equipment. So far, I have been quite impressed with their presentation. I am considering buying and using their...
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