Hi everyone,
I'm Rob and my wife and I are starting up a window cleaning business using WFP in the Norfolk area. I must admit, I've been a bit of a lurker on the forum recently, but having just bought a Van (VW Caddy) its probably about time I said hello!
As a newbie to all the window cleaning lark I will probably have 1,000 silly questions to ask. I have a couple of friends who do WFP work and we have been out with them for a few days and done a lot of proof of concept before going ahead. My main questions at the moment are more about equipment setup and getting the best of my money from Mr Tax Man.
So if there is anyone here who can recommend the best way to go about sole-trader/partnerships and also expenses (As I believe there's two ways of doing it, and as I've just spent money on a van that one way is better than the other if you're making big payouts??). And also whats best advertising wise, signwritten vans/facebook/websites etc. I've had a look through the "for starts/beginners" pages and trying to take it all on board.
And secondly, due to having no space for a 1000L tank at the house I am looking at getting a fully 'in the van' system, with the RO and DI resin and all the gubbins in the van and filling up at night (aiming to work 3 ish days a week). I just wondered the pro's and cons of having it in/out of the van and also any recommendations on systems? Planning on going down the DIY route as most fitted kits are pricey!
Hoping to have everything done and running in the next 6-8 weeks, so your input is most appreciated! Thought I'd add a photo of the professional in action (well, that's what I call my wife now anyway ? ) Just hoping the female window cleaner acts as a business builder rather than putting people off.
I'm Rob and my wife and I are starting up a window cleaning business using WFP in the Norfolk area. I must admit, I've been a bit of a lurker on the forum recently, but having just bought a Van (VW Caddy) its probably about time I said hello!
As a newbie to all the window cleaning lark I will probably have 1,000 silly questions to ask. I have a couple of friends who do WFP work and we have been out with them for a few days and done a lot of proof of concept before going ahead. My main questions at the moment are more about equipment setup and getting the best of my money from Mr Tax Man.
So if there is anyone here who can recommend the best way to go about sole-trader/partnerships and also expenses (As I believe there's two ways of doing it, and as I've just spent money on a van that one way is better than the other if you're making big payouts??). And also whats best advertising wise, signwritten vans/facebook/websites etc. I've had a look through the "for starts/beginners" pages and trying to take it all on board.
And secondly, due to having no space for a 1000L tank at the house I am looking at getting a fully 'in the van' system, with the RO and DI resin and all the gubbins in the van and filling up at night (aiming to work 3 ish days a week). I just wondered the pro's and cons of having it in/out of the van and also any recommendations on systems? Planning on going down the DIY route as most fitted kits are pricey!
Hoping to have everything done and running in the next 6-8 weeks, so your input is most appreciated! Thought I'd add a photo of the professional in action (well, that's what I call my wife now anyway ? ) Just hoping the female window cleaner acts as a business builder rather than putting people off.