Old School set up- new guy
Hi, So basically im 28 and had an opportunity to start a small business and so after lots of thinking and thinking i chose a carpet cleaning truckmount set up that is rather old.... i will list the...
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Spotter bottles finally ready to hand out
Took me a couple hours to label and fill 33 spray bottles at my hi-tech filling station. I still have another 67 to do tomorrow, and another 400 unfilled sprayers and labels to sit in the garage (im...
View ArticleStarting Up... Need advice
Hello, I am getting ready to my business (within 6 months) from launch... However I only have 5k initial investment to launch... I was wondering in your opinion's what are the must have's and how would...
View ArticleHow many months of savings needed for "the plunge"
i am in the early stages of planning my move. I expect to continue to save money and work on my plan for at least the next 12 mos before making any equipment purchases/forming bus/etc. my current job...
View ArticleHave you ever owned another business? If so list them.
How many business's have you owned? I have owned and still own a few. Just wondering if anyone else has. It can be Amway to Travel business to anything else. What was your experience with the other...
View ArticleHelp! Starting new Business but getting cold feet.
Hello All. I have worked my tail off the past month working on a business plan to convince someone to invest in my carpet/tile cleaning business. The investor agreed to give me the small business loan...
View Articleideas for a good part time job while getting started?
lots of guys on here that have been down this road. If keeping your current full time job is not an option, what are some good ideas to keep the cash rolling in while getting your CC biz off the...
View ArticleDoes your per room have a square ft. Limit?
For you guys that do pricing by the square ft do you put a limit ? Something let's say 400 square ft . Sent from my SPH-L710 using TMF Forums mobile app
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Finally customers
It's gets exciting when the phone starts ringing with customers that are not friends and family. Sent from my SPH-L710 using TMF Forums mobile app
View ArticleCarpet cleaning chemicals
what do you use for chemicals, where do you get, and how much does it cost per bottle and per Job.
View ArticleJust starting basement restoration, would like as much input as possible
I run a successful residential plumbing service company that has been in business for 20 years. I recently decided I would start basement restoration and before I really get into it I need some help. I...
View ArticleNew to CC
Hi everyone Berto here. I’m currently in the Army and I’ll getting out soon. I’ve been thinking about starting my carpet cleaning business as soon as I get out. But I’m a little worried about how much...
View ArticleWhat was your mindset when you started?
Just starting out (well in the process) want to know what was your mindset when you guys started ? Do you have the what if's ? I know I can do it but have concerns . Sent from my SPH-L710 using TMF...
View ArticleSpotting pricing
Ok I know not another pricing question. How much do you charge for spotting such as pet stains ? Does that fall under the minimum charge or is it a up charge apart from the cleaning? Sent from my...
View ArticleHow to set your prices for carpet cleaning - Do's & Don'ts
Many are confused when starting a business of how to set their prices. They have a tendency to look in the wrong places. Here are a few valuable tips; 1) Don't shop your competition. 2) Don't think if...
View ArticleHow much of a % do you pay yourself
New to the bissness and TMF . I would like to know much of a % you pay yourself and how much of a % you put back into your bissness after the operating costs. Is a % you set aside for future expense...
View ArticleMinimum charge.
I know most have a minimum charge . What is the best price point to set it at ? Sent from my SPH-L710 using TMF Forums mobile app
View ArticleWhat time of day do most of your appointments ?
New to the game and wonder what time does the average appointment fall? I know that there will be some at all hrs . Just wondering when the most busy hrs are . Im assuming that it would be different...
View ArticleCritique my logo
My avatar is my new logo. What do you guys/gals think? View attachment 31462
View ArticleOffline marketing
what would you all say is the best offline marketing? newspaper? door to door flyers? pennysavers?
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