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Post by dpese on Oct 15, 2008 0:03:29 GMT -5
Do you need an occupational license? The people at the Business Assessment Center for my county were unsure if I needed one. But they suggested I go to the licensing bureau and see. The bureau was already closed and I was hoping for a quick answer on the forum to save me the possibly pointless trip to the licensing bureau. Thanks.
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Post by dpese on Sept 30, 2008 16:38:21 GMT -5
Thanks Kevin, that makes sense. I read a lot of your posts I'm a fan. Keep up the great work.
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Post by dpese on Sept 28, 2008 11:47:30 GMT -5
Can you still own a cleaning business without the insurance? Or is it a must?
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Post by dpese on Sept 9, 2008 23:55:31 GMT -5
Wondering how many employees you guys have and how long have you been in the business.
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Post by dpese on Sept 7, 2008 21:51:38 GMT -5
Hello adixie I'm new to the industry too. The salesperson could work. How about if you told anyone you run into that if they help you gain a customer that you would give them a reward. Something like a $50 finders bonus for helping you gain a contract. That would save you money from hiring a full time salesperson. Just throwing out ideas tell me what you think.
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Post by dpese on Sept 6, 2008 1:13:35 GMT -5
Wow the advice on this thread have been in incredible. As a beginner to the game of commercial cleaning I am steering my business away from being a Sally or a fly-by-night business. This was very valuable information. I would like to thank everyone who gave such wonderful advice and shouts out to RJ Cleaning.
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Post by dpese on Sept 6, 2008 0:58:28 GMT -5
You both are right about the chance of the clients feeling deceived after the promo pricing is over but I plan to make it very clear to the customers that this is a low test price. A price that they will have for trying us. I will give them an estimate before my business cleans for them so that they know how much the regular price will be then if they agree on my standard price they can use the promo pricing to hire my business and test us out. I think that sounds like a good idea. Anyone see any problems with this marketing plan. I believe that as long as it is clear to the customer that they are receiving a promo price I do not think there will be any confrontations. And if they choose to use my services just for the dirt cheap promo price then decide to drop us for the price change then we can still list them as a reference. We will do a good job cleaning and they in return will give us a good reference.
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Post by dpese on Sept 3, 2008 22:50:17 GMT -5
But how about if I'm just trying to lock down commercial accounts. Do you think that will be a good way to get my foot in the door?
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Post by dpese on Sept 1, 2008 12:17:13 GMT -5
Hello my name is David, I am starting my own cleaning business and have a rather unorthodox method of drumming up some new clients. I was wondering if anybody had tried something similar or if anyone had any thoughts on weather this would be worth the go. Ok so here's the idea; I have no experience in the business of cleaning and need some references and somewhere to start so I plan on pretty much giving my services away to a few companies with a low promo pricing (enough to cover the expenses) for a limited time. And then after the promo deal is over adjusting the pricing to the industry standards. I plan on doing this so that I have testimonials on my website and so I can have some experience under my belt. I am thinking of this promo ploy as somewhat of an internship with my own business. Well tell me what you think I would be happy to hear from some experienced business owners already in the game. THANK YOU
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