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Don't get lost!!!

Man...I remember starting off and I was a working fool...I remember a job that paid me 100 bucks...Portable machine, up 3 flights of stairs...Took me 3hrs...That's like 33 bucks an hour...at the...

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Takeover vs Startover

Hey guys I'm the sole tech for a locally owned company here in a small community in MN. The company when purchased had about 3 full timers plus a few part time/seasonal in addition to the secretary....

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Learning never ends!!!

What was new yesterday is not new today...Grow and learn in your chosen profession. Hey...lets get over that thought that were are less..We are profession and it is as valued as a any other profession....

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If your starting your business!!!

The year was 1987...I was looking at a new van and truck mount...the bank was charging 17%...Me...I did not care...( he felt like my friend, but he was just acting...LOL...Just give me that money, oh...

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Options on portables for a beginner?

So, I own a little commercial cleaning company. What I've noticed is all my clients have carpets and they either use a carpet cleaning service or they just have dirty-ass-carpets. I've decided to offer...

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New 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...

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Starting my own Business.

Hello Everyone , I am just wondering what you all think is the best electric extractor on the market right now? I have just started my business and I picked up a Rotovac cfx-15 Dual Three Stage and it...

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Cleaning website

Hey all, TMF has been indispensable for me during my time cleaning carpet. I would like to start my own carpet cleaning business in the future. For now, I have decided to build a website with clean and...

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Carpet Cleaning-TRAINING

I'd like to offer carpet cleaning for my customers however I have no experience. I realize this isn't something I'm going to learn overnight BUT to my advantage one of my clients is willing to allow me...

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Safety tips & avoiding lawsuits for newbies

Let's compile a list for newbies and make it a sticky. I'll edit the thread as we accumalate more ideas. I'll start; 1) Have a safety sheet for slip & fall. 2) Use corner guards 3) Use stair hooks...

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New business opinions needed

Thanks for all the great info on here. So I'm thinking about getting into cc as a side business. My full time job is good but I'd rather make extra money doing something I enjoy rather than working all...

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Orbot Vibe or CRB 15"

Hey everyone, before I ask my first question here in this Forum I want to thank everybody for sharing your knowledge and experience in this field. For someone like me who is just starting in the carpet...

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New Business, looking for advice

Hello all, Im looking to start my own business and begin carpet cleaning. I'm brand new to the game and any and all advice is much appreciated. I currently work full time shift work and have several...

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New Truck Mount questions.

I started my business this summer and I have a truckmount, I was wondering, with it getting colder outside do I need to keep it in the garage or is leaving outside okay?

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Is carpet cleaning seasonal?

Is carpet cleaning seasonal? If so what are the slow seasons? Also what is a good way to target commercial jobs? Thanks in advance

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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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Starting from scratch (kind of long)

I have been mauling over starting a carpet cleaning business for around a year now and every time I google something, this forum is a top hit in the search results. I currently work in the construction...

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Work van?

Does anyone know if a Pro chem Peak TM will fit on a ford e250(not extended). Having trouble finding a chevy cargo 2500.

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where to invest money online

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The greatest carpet cleaner that ever lived!

Can you guess who he is? 1) If I were a teacher I would...party all day and recess all day. 2) 3 things I've learned about myself...1) Awesome 2) Cool 3) Smart 3) Biggest mistake I made all year?...I...

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