Franchisor; Ongoing Support and Ideas (26 Jun 2006) Ongoing support for a franchise system is omnipotent. A major part of any family relationship is communication. A large franchise system is similar to a giant family; it needs constant communication.
Pressure Washing Companies; Pricing Dock and Deck Cleaning (26 Jun 2006) If you own a Pressure Washing Company and wish to get business at the local Marina there are a few things you should know. You need to be careful in bidding these types of jobs. Pressure Washing Companies; Pricing Dock and Deck Cleaning. Square foot pricing is generally the industry standard. For example a 400 square foot one boat dock would be $1.00 per square foot times 400 square feet, which equals $400.
Boat Hull Cleaning Procedures for Owners and Detailers (26 Jun 2006) For really tough boat hull cleaning you will need to break out the acid. Muratic acid is the best for this. You'll want to have a 50/50 mix of muratic acid of 6-8% concentrated (12% is the highest concentration you can legally buy over the counter), water and a good strong sprayer.
Boat Detailing Tips and Procedures (26 Jun 2006) Auto detailers are often asked to clean boats and detail boat trailers. There is an easy and efficient way to do this with little effort. Washing and waxing boat trailers is an easy sale. Be sure to offer the boat owner a trailer wax. Let the owner know that a heavily waxed trailer is more rust resistant even when used in salt water. They can wax now or repaint later.
Boat Detailers; Add-on Products and Services (26 Jun 2006) As a Boat Detailing Specialist, you may want to offer services such as making sure your clients' boat's batteries are charged and offering to charge them or test the boat before they arrive for their departure. This is an easy service to provide and will keep you on the top of the boat owners list of reputable and reliable service companies.
Environmental Boat Washing and Detailing (26 Jun 2006) Some marine biologists feel that the concentration of dead marine growth on boats and in boat harbors can create hypoxic zones or a lack of oxygen. This causes a decline in the water quality and may at times cause adverse effects on living marine life such as salmon in the case of the State of Washington.
Mobile Car Washes and Shoe Policies (26 Jun 2006) Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the your body and it pays to have athletic type shoes that do not get wet easily. Sometimes rapid pace car washing in parking lots can be a lot like playing basketball, except you are on a slippery and uneven surface.
Incorporating a Small Business: S corporations versus C corporations (26 Jun 2006) If you've been considering incorporating your small business, you've probably been confused about the difference between S and C corporations. Here's a breakdown of the similarities and differences.
Small Business Health Check-Up (26 Jun 2006) If your home business is not performing the way you hoped for, rather than stay away at night...use this simple list to check-up on possible reasons why your business is under performing.
Financial Dose for Business (26 Jun 2006) Secured business loans offer an easy means for businesses to incorporate new technologies, expand the business operations. These are available at low APRs
and attractive terms.
Local Government Relations for Small Business (26 Jun 2006) Most small businesses simply go about their daily business and serving customers without ever worrying about local government relations. For some it turns out okay but for others it can become a disaster. You never know when a new project down the street may call for new plans to adjust the roads or put in center medians. If you are on a busy road you rely on traffic from both directions.
Getting City Contracts; Local Government Contracting (26 Jun 2006) All cities have a purchasing office and/or a procurement officer. They handle all city contracts that are sent out to bid. Usually, to become a small business vendor of the city you must satisfy either some or all of the requirements listed below:
Mobile Pressure Washing and City Contracts (26 Jun 2006) Many mobile pressure-washing companies turn to government contacts to make money. It is very easy to acquire such municipal contracts for cleaning, as the government needs some cleaning up. The cities generally have a fiscal year starting in June, so you want to check on the available contracts around the end of March to see what is coming up, which departments will have budget monies available and also go and visit the local department heads to see what is needed.
Dealing With a Crooked on the Take Government Worker (26 Jun 2006) Many government department heads are on the take. Oh they'll jump up and down and swear legitimacy, but it just is not so. Over one-third of Americans will lie to a small business owner to save $2.00 and that same one-third of our population works in government. I am not condemning anyone, merely pointing out fact thru observation and 27 years experience dealing with governmental department heads. Now then two-thirds are honest and would never think of defrauding the public or taxpayer.
Pressure Washer Concrete Cleaning Equipment (26 Jun 2006) Cleaning concrete is tough and there is an easy way and a hard way. There is one thing you need to understand when you are pressure washer cleaning concrete; the concrete cannot always be made to look brand new again after it has been stained. You can always get stains lighter or bleached but completely removing it is very difficult, sometimes you get lucky, but if you are looking for perfection, chances are you will be underwhelmed.
Setting Up a Pressure Washer Rig to Clean Concrete (26 Jun 2006) Maximum efficiency in the cleaning industry is a key to survival and higher rates of income. The trailer or tuck unit needs to be set up so that you can use a garden hose and external water supply, because you never know when you are going to need one for concrete or other types of jobs. Any new rig should also come with quick releases between the tank and the intake tube to the pressure washer.
Pressure Washing; How to Bid Concrete Cleaning Jobs (26 Jun 2006) Remember the cleaning business is all about time ratio to money. You want to be making at least a $1 a minute when doing concrete work at a minimum and aim for $100 to $200 per hour if you can get it. If you are not achieving this income level then you work too slowly or you did not bid correctly on the accounts you are taking. You need to have a work order form. This form should have an area for time it took to do the job, how many people were on the job, gas to get to the site and mileage to get to the site.
Creating a Dynamite Account Plan (26 Jun 2006) Every sales person needs to know when, where, and how to contact their customers and prospects. In order to do this, a comprehensive account plan should be put in place. This article discusses how to use an account plan for more profits.
Business Reviews that Work (26 Jun 2006) Doing a business review sounds like too much work. In fact, it can be if you do not keep on top of it. Doing a business review will help you to further your business and get those sales pumping. This article discusses what you can expect from doing a business review.
Looking into the Future for Profits (26 Jun 2006) Looking into the future is like throwing dice, you never know what is going to happen or do you? This articles discusses some methods you can use to at least direct where you are going and where the profits may be hidden.
