At a bit of a loose end and keep finding myself going round in circles in my head with this so thought I'd share with you guys.
Been window cleaning trad for about 5 years - but just don't have enough customers (I think somewhere in the region of about 130-140 half of which I've had to buy!). I get enough money to pay the bills, stuff for the kids etc but it's been a struggle keeping vehicles on the road when things go wrong etc..
My customers are quite spread out and vary greatly, most are two monthly. I don't have a great deal of time for door knocking but when I do, it seems like a massive uphill struggle. Everyone already seems to have window cleaners or they only want one offs. Seems like when I get say two new customers, another two decide they no longer need a me! Also sent out 5000 leaflets last year, got 3 calls from it one turned out to be a regular customer....
I've always offered other services (gutter vac, pressure washing etc) and do a few of those a year, but I'm wondering if I should give up trying to get window cleaning customers and focus more on these two aspects of the business?
I know it's possible to build up good rounds, a mate of mine who is near me has done really well with his, but he seems to have more luck than me. Maybe I look dodgy? lol.
Any advice please? feel like I'm in limbo...
Been window cleaning trad for about 5 years - but just don't have enough customers (I think somewhere in the region of about 130-140 half of which I've had to buy!). I get enough money to pay the bills, stuff for the kids etc but it's been a struggle keeping vehicles on the road when things go wrong etc..
My customers are quite spread out and vary greatly, most are two monthly. I don't have a great deal of time for door knocking but when I do, it seems like a massive uphill struggle. Everyone already seems to have window cleaners or they only want one offs. Seems like when I get say two new customers, another two decide they no longer need a me! Also sent out 5000 leaflets last year, got 3 calls from it one turned out to be a regular customer....
I've always offered other services (gutter vac, pressure washing etc) and do a few of those a year, but I'm wondering if I should give up trying to get window cleaning customers and focus more on these two aspects of the business?
I know it's possible to build up good rounds, a mate of mine who is near me has done really well with his, but he seems to have more luck than me. Maybe I look dodgy? lol.
Any advice please? feel like I'm in limbo...