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I sealed this deck two years ago. Except for recent hail damage - the deck looks great (just a little mold). The customer has been very happy. We had a hail storm. The hail did not dent the wood, but everywhere the hail was laying (Floor, top of rail, & top of steps) - the stain lightnen up...

Theres an brown/orange run-off on the walls from the window AC units. Any advice on removing? Normal house wash brew does not work?

I've recently in the past several years have cleaned a lot of stucco/dryvitt homes. I've kept a close eye on them & I can't really see any harm to the paint. I just got a bid for a 3 story 36000 sqft stucco hotel. My question, does bleach have a negative long term effect on paint?

Do you know the where abouts of anyone who use to post on this board or others, use to be in the industry, etc? Post it on this thread. or Do you ever wonder what happen to someone? Ask on this thread.

Cat Pumps are by far the best in my book. Honda engines are hard to beat. Are there any better pumps or engines out there?

This is my mission statement for my janitorial business. When I start to wonder, feel lost, or debating on a decision - I go back and read my mission statement to get focus and help in decision making. The good thing, mission statements can change as your business grows. What do you think...

This is an example of a guideline that my Janitorial business sales department uses. What do you think? (Ask to speak to the office manage) Hello, I’m __________ with SPRING CLEANING JANITORIAL SERVICE. How are you doing? :::Customer Response I’m calling to make sure you received our...

I've been sending mailers to a target group for about three years now (Planting Seeds) - I've gotten a lot of calls from those customers this summer. I guess those seeds are starting to grow. I also sent mailers to my existing customers back in April - Offering other services- that has done...

visit this web site and read some of the case studies - its an awesome learning tool: www.smallbusinessschool.org

I know this is beating a dead horse, but this board is by far the slowest around. I would love to post more, but its so frustrating to wait. I timed it, it took me 3 minutes and 43 seconds to be able to post this thread - thats not counting what it will take to submit this thread. Bottom line...

Has anyone franchise their business. I'm close to selling a franchise in the St. Louis & Memphis area. Just wondering if anyone had any input based on experience or reading, etc. I've research it, received attorney advice, the whole 9 yards - but would like some first hand experience on it...

I just sent $17,360 to my insurance agency for workman comp. Is that crazy or what? maybe I need to go into the insurance business? haha

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When I first found this board - there was a lot of new contractors asking basic questions, etc. Have you notice that theres not that many new contractors or want to be contractors on the board this winter (off season)? They use to come out of the woodworks. Do you think that they (newbies)...

Heres an idea thats works for me. I'm currently working on this years newsletter. Each spring, I mailed a newsletter to all my current and past customers. The newsletter does a couple of things: -keeps "TIDALWAVE" in their minds -Informs the customers of my services (both existing and new...

I'm thinking about using a Telemarketing Company. Basically, purchase a machine that can dial up to 4000 potential customers a day. I can purchase a list of phone numbers that targets a certain type of customer. Example: Homeowner with a certain income with a home of a certain value - or...

I plan to do mail-outs. I plan to hit the newspapers pretty heavy-basically a standard ad that will stay the same format and location in the paper (each time its ran). Theres a local Realtor Magazine - I may run an add targeting house & roof cleaning, and decks. I'm going to focus on the...

Does anyone use chlorine to clean asphalt roofs?

Having a prepared mind is one of the most important requirements for success. Before I tell you what factors will contribute to your success, let’s discuss a few of the things that stand in the way of success. Consider this: If I asked you to walk across a plank that was laid out on the...

The typical contractor spending for Yellow Pages should be 30 to 35% of their total marketing budget. The Majority of Successful businesses with gross of $100,000.00 or more have marketing plans, budgets, and goals set 12 months ahead of time. A telephone call-behind campaign following direct...