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  1. J

    VAT Threshold

    There are some instances where it makes more sense to go above the NI threshold, I was advised by my accountant to take a bonus this year which meant I've had some NI to pay but I've been assured it'll save me money somewhere.... No idea where but that's what we pay an account for hey
  2. J

    Pricing please help

    You lot would argue over what shade of blue the sky is ?
  3. J

    ZERO DS WFP SYSTEMS

    I had them come out to my property and refit my PureFreedom system after removing it from the previous van. It was all very convenient and done on my driveway, which you can't knock really - I live miles away and it was still cheaper than what PureFreedom wanted for the job. The thing that I...
  4. J

    Bad payer

    I'd do what @Part Timer said, with that being said, 44 years with 600 customers and you've got your first bad payer? You're onto something with your customers, that's some going...
  5. J

    Pricing please help

    I call this pain in the **** tax, it also applies if I think the customer is going to be one too ?
  6. J

    Pricing please help

    You and I started around the same time so I think it's normal for our prices to fluctuate whilst we are finding our feet etc. I wouldn't worry too much! I'm definitely guilty of looking at someone and thinking "what can I charge" though and that's something I'm working on not doing
  7. J

    Pricing please help

    This might be unprofessional of me, but I have a full round and a good reputation etc so I don't think it has affected me... But is anyone else really inconsistent with their pricing? I know you shouldn't be, because people do talk, but sometimes I'll do identical houses and I'll have been...
  8. J

    Pricing please help

    Likewise @spruce it would probably fall around the £13 mark here, maybe £14 if you're lucky
  9. J

    Back to work after Vasectomy

    Which was all fine until you looked around and realised you were in the local pub
  10. J

    Teesside Window Cleaner passed away in accident

    He also frequents the FB groups, from the news article you linked and what has happened/his blatant lack of acknowledgement for the poor man and his family shows that he has no moral compass and no remorse for anything he's done and these are just the things that we know of. If you are reading...
  11. J

    Teesside Window Cleaner passed away in accident

    Worst part is if he's telling the truth he's sold a lot of that work on so is likely sitting on a nice wedge now, hopefully he's given some to the family
  12. J

    Teesside Window Cleaner passed away in accident

    Am I the only one who finds it completely disingenuous that he's selling off his business without even mentioning what happened or the legal trouble he's in?
  13. J

    Just starting my own round, but another window cleaner is in the area already any advice?

    I take my hat off to you guys, I'm new school I'm only 26 and have done WFP for the past three years. It'd be hard for me to trad full time now knowing WFP is the easier, safer and quicker option (quicker for me anyway). I'm also ? at trad but I can do it if I need to.
  14. J

    Just starting my own round, but another window cleaner is in the area already any advice?

    I suppose that's another point too, longevity wise, how long can someone really put up with walking around with a set of ladders on their shoulders before they've had enough and want to jack it in? I don't think I'd last two days doing it like that personally but I'm very much part of the all...
  15. J

    Just starting my own round, but another window cleaner is in the area already any advice?

    Yeah it's the same way here, I'm probably biased in my view point to be fair because I'm basing it off what I'd personally go for in a window cleaner/tradesmen, I'd want the sign written professional looking person but I suppose it doesn't apply to everyone I know what you mean though, there's...
  16. J

    Just starting my own round, but another window cleaner is in the area already any advice?

    Fair enough, the only kick back I'd have to that argument is do you think it's plausible and realistic in this day and age with the cost of living etc? I suppose you could "get started" as even just a few houses is extra money, but most of the new starters these days have all the gear no idea...
  17. J

    Just starting my own round, but another window cleaner is in the area already any advice?

    I mean this with no disrespect but if you don't even have a vehicle, you aren't ready to start in my opinion.
  18. J

    Pickup Truck purchase and hmrc

    I do, however it wouldn't actually benefit me all that much as there's not a cat in hells chance im getting in a car with her behind the wheel or being in the vicinity for that matter
  19. J

    Pickup Truck purchase and hmrc

    I can personally see the appeal, I currently have a car and my work van - the car sits on the drive 99% of the time as the Mrs doesn't drive, but it is essential as I have a child and the van isn't suitable for family days out, trips with the dogs etc. Of course a crew cab van is an option but...
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