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    Flat work - Gas Station

    I'm bidding 4 gas stations - the owner wants me to clean around the pumps (stalls) and parking spaces in front of the stations. I understand - reclaim system, hot water, etc. My question: What is a good chemical to use on oil/gas stains? I really want to knock their socks off - this guy...
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    Well Water

    Got a call to prep a house for paint. House is in the country on a well - the well produces about 3 gallons a minute -water pressure is average. Can harm be caused to the well? Is there anything I should look out for?
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    Chlorine on Asphalt Roofs

    Asphalt Roofs Has anyone clean asphalt roofs using chlorine? I have a couple of questions. When buying the chlorine, is there a particular thing to look for? What is a proper mix ratio (chlorine to water)? Thanks
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    Email Advertising

    Thanks Mike H for inspiring me to research this idea. How can you capture interested prospect's names and e-mail addresses: Ask for it. If you have a website - Post on your pages a form for your visitors to fill out to request information. Offer a newsletter or information on deck...
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    AD Design Tips $$$

    *The Attraction If your ad doesn't leap off the page and grab the reader, your're wasting money. 1# Goal - is to draw attention to your ad. This can be done by color, border, logo, catch phrase, position of ad, etc. *The Message Before putting pen to paper, think about the buyers'...
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    Information Approach

    95% of the advertising used by small business owners is based on the One-Step strategy. People want to buy things (services) from people they know, like and trust. You can't get people to know, like and trust you in a One-step ad. A One-step ad tries to sell your services in one, quick and...
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    Customer Service - What do you think about this?

    What do you think about this? You pull up on a job site - take measurements of deck, etc - walk over to your truck and pull the lab top out - input data - press print & out comes ------ *Detail estimate with cost breakdown *Information page on Deck Restoration *Contract --boom, you give to...
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    Target Market for Mail-outs

    To obtain the best results in a mail-out: A contractor needs to reach their target market. I found several web sites that will give you addresses based on zip codes. To be effective and cost efficient, a contractors needs to be able to filter these list of zip code by the following: **Home...
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    Networking

    I created a letter and mailed to other contractors, such as: Landscapers Plumbers Carpenters Roofers Masonry Electrictions etc In this letter, I introduce myself, explain my services, and added a discount coupon for the contractors own personal property. I mail this letter, a flyer, and...
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    Yahoo Messenger

    My Yahoo Messenger is tim_smith432000 Mike Hughes - you ask to put your messenger on my buddy list, I have lost your yahoo site - can you post it again. Ron Musgrave - I look forward to talking to you.
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    What do you do?

    When I go to do a job on a home - I do the following: 1. Place a yard sign in the yard. 2. Place a flyer and card on the surrounding houses - In that flyer, I say who I am and the services that I offer. I also list the address of the site that I am cleaning (with owner permission) and...
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    Attaching Files

    I would like to post some flyers, mail-outs, etc. What is the best way to post microsoft office products on this board?
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    Industrial AC Systems

    I have been asked to give a estimate on cleaning 14 AC Units. The Units are on the roof of a industrial plant. If you walk inside the unit - there is dust and a oily residue on the walls, ceiling, & floor. The ducts are not included. They want the 14 exterior units cleaned & the 14 smaller...
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    My logo

    What do you think all comments welcome both good and bad
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    Anybody looking for work around Nashville TN

    Bid opening Date 12/11/02 Contact: Frank Edens 615-532-2316 Ext 0000 email: edward.f.edens@state.tn.us Power Wash and paint 5 metal roofs Fall Creek Falls St. PK., Pikeville, TN Contractor to provide all labor and equipment. I have a contact that gives me leads on federal...
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    Pentrol

    Got a bid to restore approx. 238 alum storage doors. The owner would like me to give her a bid on applying a protective coat on the doors. She already has the product - PENTROL purchase at Lowes. Is this good stuff? Is it hard to apply? Any comments will be appreciated.
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    A question for Beth (See Dirt run)

    Beth I've read a lot of your post and visited your web site. You seem to know business. You have a lot of good ideas. I was curious of what background you have in business, marketing, advertising, etc?
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    Storage Doors

    Given a bid on washing 237 storage doors. Doors are 10ft by 8ft - Aluminum. A lot of oxidation. Owner wants them clean so they can apply some chemical that will remove the oxidation. They will apply the chemical - I will just clean. When I wet my finger and rub across - the white powder...
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    Red Brick Patio

    Red Brick Patio - Dirt, grime, black spots, mold, mildew. Would a percarbonate base cleaner work? What cleaner would you suggest? Should I neutralize with an oxalic acid? Thanks
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    Wood Fur On Windows

    Wood fur dry on windows - I have been scraping it off. Is there a easier way?
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