Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wanting to start a window washing business in Atlanta, Ga. How do I get insured and bonded?
check with the local chamber of commerceWhat is the best DVR DVD
Can anyone help me with my car washing business?
I'm 13 years old and I want to start washing cars on Sundays to earn a bit of money. I need to know how much i should charge, how i could be successful, how i should start of conversations, how i should make people let me wash their car and is there any good catchphrase i could useCan anyone help me with my car washing business?
the first thing you need to do before you touch anyones car is make sure that your parents know what you are doing and that they are insured for you to do this.
The last thing you want is someone suing you for damage to their car when you have no way of paying the costs.
Once you have covered yourself - you need a marketing strategy - perhaps start with friends and neighbours and get the word out that you are good and reliable at washing their cars.
Word of mouth is the best advertisement ....
the first thing you need to do before you touch anyones car is make sure that your parents know what you are doing and that they are insured for you to do this.
The last thing you want is someone suing you for damage to their car when you have no way of paying the costs.
Once you have covered yourself - you need a marketing strategy - perhaps start with friends and neighbours and get the word out that you are good and reliable at washing their cars.
Word of mouth is the best advertisement ....
I just started a pressure washing side business, is there any secrets to cut cleaning time?
i have a 3000 psi pressure washer with extention.Looking for tips,tools,or chemicals that would helpI just started a pressure washing side business, is there any secrets to cut cleaning time?
Yes, I've been doing it full time for 3 years and learned that a good surface cleaner and a 6 ft. wand are great time saving tools. Best money I ever spent. Ex: Almost everybody will want you to do their driveway or sidewalks along with the house. Do a driveway by hand and it will take hours and give you a sore back. Use a surface cleaner and it will take 60-90 minutes and do a better job than with a wand. Good surface cleaners last 10 years and have few moving parts to break. New ones cost around $1500 but will pay for themselves in a month. The 6 ft. wand. When cleaning the eaves, soffit and fascia of a house, you have to hit it from several angles to get it clean and a 6 ft. wand saves you from lugging a ladder around the whole house so you can get the nozzle at the right distance to the surface. The area I work in is hilly so many of the lots are sloped and suddenly a house is much taller at one end. Normally, you would need to get a ladder or extension pole. With a 6 ft. wand, you can still reach the area and move on to the next. A 6 ft. wand also has a tendency to keep you drier when working. Ex: when you are cleaning mold from a slab, it's easier to stay dry. 6 ft. wands usually run about $150, but are totally worth it. Get one with a variable pressure handle and it will save the wear and tear on your machine, but specifically the pump. Also, a 12 ft. ladder with a 6 ft. wand will allow you to clean most 2 story houses without having to use a 24 ft. extension pole. Extension poles are great for the abs but it gets old as the summer goes on. I'll be happy to talk with you about chemicals I use, just contact me. No charge.
Yes, I've been doing it full time for 3 years and learned that a good surface cleaner and a 6 ft. wand are great time saving tools. Best money I ever spent. Ex: Almost everybody will want you to do their driveway or sidewalks along with the house. Do a driveway by hand and it will take hours and give you a sore back. Use a surface cleaner and it will take 60-90 minutes and do a better job than with a wand. Good surface cleaners last 10 years and have few moving parts to break. New ones cost around $1500 but will pay for themselves in a month. The 6 ft. wand. When cleaning the eaves, soffit and fascia of a house, you have to hit it from several angles to get it clean and a 6 ft. wand saves you from lugging a ladder around the whole house so you can get the nozzle at the right distance to the surface. The area I work in is hilly so many of the lots are sloped and suddenly a house is much taller at one end. Normally, you would need to get a ladder or extension pole. With a 6 ft. wand, you can still reach the area and move on to the next. A 6 ft. wand also has a tendency to keep you drier when working. Ex: when you are cleaning mold from a slab, it's easier to stay dry. 6 ft. wands usually run about $150, but are totally worth it. Get one with a variable pressure handle and it will save the wear and tear on your machine, but specifically the pump. Also, a 12 ft. ladder with a 6 ft. wand will allow you to clean most 2 story houses without having to use a 24 ft. extension pole. Extension poles are great for the abs but it gets old as the summer goes on. I'll be happy to talk with you about chemicals I use, just contact me. No charge.
Can I make good money presure washing business?
I knew someone who tried this. He didn't last long. However, I think that success or failure in this type of venture depends chiefly on how hard you work, in every aspect of the business. I would not expect to get rich in a business where you are doing manual labor like this. If you plan to build your business and eventually hire a crew, you could fare well.
Good luck!Can I make good money presure washing business?
if you can find clients yes , if you are capable of washing huge lots like wal mart then you could find business . It's a pretty good business , once the initial investment of the power washer and water tank and something to haul it with it is pretty much profit after these things are paid for . Especially if you can use the water source on the customers property
Good luck!Can I make good money presure washing business?
if you can find clients yes , if you are capable of washing huge lots like wal mart then you could find business . It's a pretty good business , once the initial investment of the power washer and water tank and something to haul it with it is pretty much profit after these things are paid for . Especially if you can use the water source on the customers property
Wash and fold laundry business?
I am recently unemployed mother of four. I've been consistently searching for employment with no success. So I've decided to take matters into my own hands and start a small business, with little start up cost. The wash and fold service seems ideal. Can anyone who is in the business please give me some good direction and advice?Wash and fold laundry business?
If you are very good at it, you can get business.
Try flyers that give pick up and delivery (if you are doing this at home, the last thing you want is customers at your door)
Give the flyers out at high end apartment complexes, even putting them on cars at expensive entertainment complexes.
Give out cards or flyers anywhere you can see busy singles, guys and gals. There may be less business than there was a year ago, but there is still business out there, you just have to work harder to get it.
Make sure that you have a check list for the new customer , that includes any soap allergies or if they like towels folded a certain way.
It always works best if you know your customers likes and dislikes before you start working for them.
Most laundry services charge by the pound, so invest in a good scale and price accordingly.
good luck!!!Wash and fold laundry business?
Wtf, no ones needs anyone to do that anymore. Almost everyone has their own washer and dryer machines, and if they don't they go to a laundry mat or wash them in the sink.
No one is going to pay you to wash and fold their clothes in this economy. What do you think this is, the 50's? Go get a real job.
wow some of these responses were so mean! have you considered being an Avon or Mary-Kay consultant? They make good money, make their own hours, and get to sell make up- very sweet deal. The wash and fold seems good, but unless you are in NYC i dont know how successful it will be. Maybe you could be a house keeper? Dog sitter? These are all extra ways to make money while still having family time :D good luck!
If you are very good at it, you can get business.
Try flyers that give pick up and delivery (if you are doing this at home, the last thing you want is customers at your door)
Give the flyers out at high end apartment complexes, even putting them on cars at expensive entertainment complexes.
Give out cards or flyers anywhere you can see busy singles, guys and gals. There may be less business than there was a year ago, but there is still business out there, you just have to work harder to get it.
Make sure that you have a check list for the new customer , that includes any soap allergies or if they like towels folded a certain way.
It always works best if you know your customers likes and dislikes before you start working for them.
Most laundry services charge by the pound, so invest in a good scale and price accordingly.
good luck!!!Wash and fold laundry business?
Wtf, no ones needs anyone to do that anymore. Almost everyone has their own washer and dryer machines, and if they don't they go to a laundry mat or wash them in the sink.
No one is going to pay you to wash and fold their clothes in this economy. What do you think this is, the 50's? Go get a real job.
wow some of these responses were so mean! have you considered being an Avon or Mary-Kay consultant? They make good money, make their own hours, and get to sell make up- very sweet deal. The wash and fold seems good, but unless you are in NYC i dont know how successful it will be. Maybe you could be a house keeper? Dog sitter? These are all extra ways to make money while still having family time :D good luck!
How much to start a pressure washing business?
I would guess well under $1,000. $400-$500 for a really good power washer, and a couple hundred for some flyers for advertising.
Depending on where you live, there are better times of year to start than others. This time of year in much of the country, most people aren't thinking about power washing. However, starting in March would be great - people are gearing up for Spring/Summer.
Depending on where you live, there are better times of year to start than others. This time of year in much of the country, most people aren't thinking about power washing. However, starting in March would be great - people are gearing up for Spring/Summer.
How do I recover the costs of damage to my new car created by a local auto wash business?
My factory rims are considerably gouged. The auto wash manager implied that the wash wasn't responsible, due to the force required to create such gouges. I'm the kind of person who notices each new stone chip, no one else drives the car, and the damage did not happen while I was driving it. The manager and I reviewed the suspected point of impact together and found the plastic guarding broken off in one area ( a lot of force required for that). I still don't have the official word, but I suspect they won't take responsibility. What should I do?How do I recover the costs of damage to my new car created by a local auto wash business?
Find out if they're bonded or insured which any good business would be. Then submit a claim under that coverage. Deal with the management and ';small claims court'; will work if you have a good case and good proof (photos, records etc) The only way around ';their word against yours'; is to force them to inspect the car before it goes through the car wash and have them sign a statement that they saw no damage. This is what you do at a car rental agency when you sign the contract. You have to go out and look the car over to make sure there's no damage before you rent it.How do I recover the costs of damage to my new car created by a local auto wash business?
Most car washes that I have frequented have a sign that states they are not responsible for damage to tires and rims due to interference problems with custom/aftermarket alloy wheels. You can try small claims court but don't expect much if you cannot prove the damage was deliberate. I also find it kind of strange that someone who cares as much for their car would subject it to a commercial carwash facility. My work truck goes though the 'wash' but NEVER my car.
first thing the car wash is not responible for most damage most of the time sorry but you should hand was any car and little chance of the washer messing up your wheels... move on wash by hand
If the first 2 answers fail to satisfy you take them to Small Claims CourtWhat is the best DVR DVD
Find out if they're bonded or insured which any good business would be. Then submit a claim under that coverage. Deal with the management and ';small claims court'; will work if you have a good case and good proof (photos, records etc) The only way around ';their word against yours'; is to force them to inspect the car before it goes through the car wash and have them sign a statement that they saw no damage. This is what you do at a car rental agency when you sign the contract. You have to go out and look the car over to make sure there's no damage before you rent it.How do I recover the costs of damage to my new car created by a local auto wash business?
Most car washes that I have frequented have a sign that states they are not responsible for damage to tires and rims due to interference problems with custom/aftermarket alloy wheels. You can try small claims court but don't expect much if you cannot prove the damage was deliberate. I also find it kind of strange that someone who cares as much for their car would subject it to a commercial carwash facility. My work truck goes though the 'wash' but NEVER my car.
first thing the car wash is not responible for most damage most of the time sorry but you should hand was any car and little chance of the washer messing up your wheels... move on wash by hand
If the first 2 answers fail to satisfy you take them to Small Claims Court
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