Sunday, May 31, 2015

Customer Forged The Invoice

The other day I was going through our incident/complaint folder for last year and happened across this event.

We had been cleaning for a one customer for many years. Last year we told him the price was going up. When he sent in the payment he also sent in a photocopy of his bill. He changed the total to a lesser amount!

So I called him up and he asked "How do you know I did it? Your guy must have written down the wrong amount!" I told him he writes his number 9 in a very unusual way (it is all boxy instead of having curves) and that it looks exactly the same on his check. I told him we are never doing work for him again. Didn't bother asking for the remainder he owed us. At least the check did not bounce.


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What sort of jobs will you just say "No thanks"?

So I was reading a thread "commercial construction clean" and it got me wondering what jobs if any will you just pass on? As luck would have it, I was doing an estimate this morning that just got me laughing and thinking "this is going to really suck for someone, but not me". This house had 3rd story (on a slope) storm windows that had to be removed from the outside with a drill/screwdriver. Even the 2nd story 36 pane window had a storm..super heavy! I wasn't even quite sure how I would do this and get the storm down safely. So this is a 2 part question...1) What jobs will you turn away? 2) How would you clean these storm windows? There's no way to get a lift in there. Some sort of pulley system?

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

fear of going on my own

i have this fear of leaving my current job as a window cleaner to start my own window cleaning company. even though i have this fear; i have been slowly buying equipment so that i dont have any excuse for not starting. i have a stay at home wife and two kids so giving up my guaranteed pay check is very scary to me. i have read some of you guys started with $100 worth of equipment. I have almost run out of things to buy (and excuses). I have been a residential manager and now do mostly commercial work ground mid rise, high rise, ccu, caulking and minor exterior maintenance. im a good window cleaner and ok at caulking. next i just need to set up business and purchase marketing material. just look to hear people in similar situation success story to give me that last little push i need to making the final jump of quitting.
just a run down of my equipment
internal document, waivers, process and procedure for things
website is under construction
ninja handles
almost every size sorbo channel 5in-36in
ettore handles
ettore channels 8in-22in
5 section poles
sectional ladder
doodle pads
t bars
scraper
every thing needed for residential and commercial ground
polisher (i know how to polish windows)
saferestore
screen washer
2, 1 cubic ft di tanks
reach it many
2002 ram van 3500
enough equipment for 3 or 4 people

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Funny Left a message on the wrong customers voicemail lol

In my slightly insane state of mind this morning I was calling back a few clients for estimates and I dialed the wrong customer (someone I just cleaned) and left a message for someone else UGh!! I feel like an idiot!


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Introducing CONSTRUCTOR APP for mobiles

CONSTRUCTOR BRUSH APP

Have a look!


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Friday, May 29, 2015

Video Moerman BOAB mod to mimic Unger Classic BOAB functionality



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liquidator

just got my liquidator channels plus the plastic handle . finally :)

test drive it right out from the box and what to say it's even more impressive then watching it on youtube .

took me 5-10min to adjust and there is no detailing for real LOL :)

thanks Polzn Bladz


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World's Longest Glass Bridge - Who Will Clean It?



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Quick wfp set up question

Wondering if there is a problem with this set up

Garden hose -> DI tank -> 3/8" hose to hose reel -> 300ft 3/8" -> WFP.

Just in the process of putting it all together and wanted to make sure I don't have too much back pressure? Should I have a 3/8" hose going into di tank rather than garden hose?

Anyone have input on mounting reel and di tank on f150? Not sure if I want it right behind rear passenger side window so I can pull up to curb and reel out or if I want to have it at end of tailgate so I can backup and drop tailgate and go.

Thanks!


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Thursday, May 28, 2015

I need some advise!

I have being doing business with a cleaning company for 2 1/2 years, doing windows for them. 3 months ago they got a model project that needed to be done on a daily basis. I have being doing it 7 days a week early am, the gig takes 1 hour to do and 2 for travel, 3 hours total. I get a little over 1k weekly to clean. The thing is that last month the cleaning company lost the cleaning contract but being a great window cleaner thanks in part to knowledge you learn here, they only kept me doing the windows thru them. Now the new cleaning company wants the window cleaning contract and wants me to do it for them, the advise I need is that the company I have deal with for a while requested that I don't do it, they feel the other cleaning company took their gig and they shouldn't get their window cleaner as well. I said I would decline their offer, but it bothers me a bit, it's good money but aside from that I'm in business to provide my services to whoever needs them. I also feel bad that my contact lost his chance and because his bitter I would loose the work as well. I have to admit that without him I wouldn't have gotten in the first place. Am I doing the right thing here?


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$600/hr for sale!

My copy is up for sale! It is the 2010 (first)edition and is up for a 3 day auction on ebay. I sold my WC biz last year and figured someone could benefit from the book. It is in great shape, just a few dog ears here and there.

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Good luck-miss the conversations and learning from yall!

-Josh
801-879-2258


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Biting the hand that feeds you

Sometimes we get a call wanting windows done ASAP and you just can't, especially this time of year. So we started giving out the name of a newer outfit in the area as a possible place to get windows done because we knew they didn't have much work yet just starting out and all.

Several months later a customer we do every year calls us up asking if we are going out of business. I asked him why he would think that. Apparently after finishing a job on the customer's street, the window cleaner knocked on doors to try and drum up business. When our customer told the window cleaner he used us regularly the guy started badmouthing us. He told our customer we must be going out of bussiness because we were sending a bunch of work his way. His cleaning will last a lot longer than ours.

We called the company and told the owner what one of his guys was saying about us. We even told him what house the guy cleaned at. The owner said he didn't believe it. I guess our customer just makes up things out of the blue for giggles?

We don't give them anymore referalls.

Have you ever had another cleaner talk bad about you? It seems really unprofessional.


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As if interviewing wasn't hard enough.

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Squeegee Saves Lives

History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian


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Mid-Rise Pressure Wash Price Advise Needed ASAP...

Okay, so I tried to make a new account on the PWRA to post this thread but it didn't work like right now so I decided to post here. I need some advise ASAP. I have a three story hotel that I cleaned windows on once and they are asking me for a price on pressure washing the whole building. I'm thinking $1700.00 plus lift rental but before I submit the bid I want to check to see what you guys would charge. Am I going too low on this?? Maybe its worth $2500.00? Or, maybe I'm WAYY totally off? Keep in mind these people are CHEAP... I never bid a pressure wash job this big so any help is much appreciated...


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I need some advise!

I have being doing business with a cleaning company for 2 1/2 years, doing windows for them. 3 months ago they got a model project that needed to be done on a daily basis. I have being doing it 7 days a week early am, the gig takes 1 hour to do and 2 for travel, 3 hours total. I get a little over 1k weekly to clean. The thing is that last month the cleaning company lost the cleaning contract but being a great window cleaner thanks in part to knowledge you learn here, they only kept me doing the windows thru them. Now the new cleaning company wants the window cleaning contract and wants me to do it for them, the advise I need is that the company I have deal with for a while requested that I don't do it, they feel the other cleaning company took their gig and they shouldn't get their window cleaner as well. I said I would decline their offer, but it bothers me a bit, it's good money but aside from that I'm in business to provide my services to whoever needs them. I also feel bad that my contact lost his chance and because his bitter I would loose the work as well. I have to admit that without him I wouldn't have gotten in the first place. Am I doing the right thing here?


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Commercial construction clean

Any tips for wfp this type of job?

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Looking for original Ecover?

I just ordered and received ORIGINAL Ecover ( enough for 3 years plus ) off eBay
It's a little more expensive but still worth it,
Tips:
Just type in ECOVER in eBay search and yes... Yer gonna haveta scroll
AND
MAKE sure to ask seller if the picture is what will be received ( non glycerine)
Some sellers are useing the old stock photo with the new ecover....
Get it while gettings good!!!
Pax


*** I'm no expert,
just been cleaning windows for a while.
" The window cleaning world is not full of fools,
It's just lightning is not distributed properly.."
Pompous Basterd


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$600/hr for sale!

My copy is up for sale! It is the 2010 (first)edition and is up for a 3 day auction on ebay. I sold my WC biz last year and figured someone could benefit from the book. It is in great shape, just a few dog ears here and there.

http://ift.tt/1RrLXNv

Good luck-miss the conversations and learning from yall!

-Josh
801-879-2258


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Drones - Window Cleaning Add-On



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Youse Winder Warshers Make Me Giggle...

Ran across a few winder Warshers (a couple of em on this forum) as driving around doing route work.
When I beeped and waved at them 2 gave me the "stink eye"
And one actually flipped me off!!

HEY!!!!
I didn't TAKE those accounts from ya.
Y'all GAVE them to me through your poor work performance.
I was just saying
"hello and thanks !!!"
;)
Peace


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It's just lightning is not distributed properly.."
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Biting the hand that feeds you

Sometimes we get a call wanting windows done ASAP and you just can't, especially this time of year. So we started giving out the name of a newer outfit in the area as a possible place to get windows done because we knew they didn't have much work yet just starting out and all.

Several months later a customer we do every year calls us up asking if we are going out of business. I asked him why he would think that. Apparently after finishing a job on the customer's street, the window cleaner knocked on doors to try and drum up business. When our customer told the window cleaner he used us regularly the guy started badmouthing us. He told our customer we must be going out of bussiness because we were sending a bunch of work his way. His cleaning will last a lot longer than ours.

We called the company and told the owner what one of his guys was saying about us. We even told him what house the guy cleaned at. The owner said he didn't believe it. I guess our customer just makes up things out of the blue for giggles?

We don't give them anymore referalls.

Have you ever had another cleaner talk bad about you? It seems really unprofessional.


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Video: Terry Burrows Fastest Window Cleaner in the World



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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Where did the WCR app go

So I just got a new phone and was attempting to download the app, however it seems to have disappeared off the web is my phone having a glitch or is the app gone?


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$600/hr and The Whale Vomit Method

Hey guys I'd like to buy these books but can't find any seller online... www.600perhour.com doesn't work and the only copy of TWVM I can find is on Amazon for $1000... that can't be right, right?

Thanks!

EDIT: I found the post about them no longer being available ever again and my heart sank. If anyone is willing to loan one to me I'd be happy to pay and return it by a set time. I'm in Canada so you wouldn't have to worry about me as competition, lol.


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Scotland The Brave... Stupid



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Job lead: San Antonio, TX

I have a customer who has a Daughter in San Antonio looking for a window cleaner. This would be residential. It's in the Castle Hills area.

PM me if interested.

Thanks!


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Job lead: San Antonio, TX

I have a customer who has a Daughter in San Antonio looking for a window cleaner. This would be residential. It's in the Castle Hills area.

PM me if interested.

Thanks!


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ISO water stain and acid etch removal in Houston, TX.

I have a customer in the Sugar Land area who needs some glass restoration done a a large plate glass window.
Please PM me if you are interested or know someone who might be.

Thanks!


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ISO water stain and acid etch removal in Houston, TX.

I have a customer in the Sugar Land area who needs some glass restoration done a a large plate glass window.
Please PM me if you are interested or know someone who might be.

Thanks!


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Video: Cleaning Commercial Windows


Cleaning store fronts today. Just having a little fun cleaning windows.


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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Cold Weather Safety Jacket



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Hello everyone,

My name is Tharsys and I'm located in Miami, FL. I have commented in several treads on these forum but haven't properly introduced myself. I'm a one man show owner operator for the last 1 1/2 years, worked with Fish a year prior to that. In the past year I have become a better window cleaner thanks to the advise that you can get from this awesome forum. Thank you all for helping those that seek to become better at what we do.


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HouseCall Pro ESTIMATES feature is now live!

Create and Send Estimates
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In the top right hand corner of the web portal, you'll now see a "+ estimate" button. From here, you can create an estimate for your customers, just like you would create a job.

You have to choose a customer, as well as an estimate, but you do not have to schedule it to create the estimate. When choosing the job, you can choose from your list of pre-created jobs or you can create a custom estimate.

Once you've hit create estimate, you'll be taken to the estimate page.
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You'll go through the estimate the same way you would a job. If a home visit is required to complete the estimate, you can "start" the estimate, which will notify the customer that you're on the way.

You can then update the line items to show the price you've estimated.

Send your estimate to the customer
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Once you've completed the estimate, you can send it to the customer for sign off. They'll receive an email with the estimate, and are given the option to approve or decline the estimate.

Turn an Estimate Into a Job
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When the customer approves the estimate, the final step is to turn the estimate into a job. Once you hit "Create Job" from the estimate page, it will automatically convert the estimate into a job. You'll also be able to see the additional estimate job notes as well as when the estimate was created.

Pending estimates can be seen on the "estimate list" that's seen under the jobs tab.

>>>Please Note<<<<br /> We've been working hard to make sure estimates work for everyone in the web portal. We know that estimates are also necessary on the phone apps, and will be releasing estimates on both apps as soon as possible.

Edit Previous Postcard and Email Campaigns
Last week, we created the ability to send out postcard and email campaigns based on customer tags. This week, we've made it possible to go back into your previous campaigns and edit them. When you click on the campaign, it will pop open and you can click on the "Edit" button to make any changes you want to.

Add Tags to Employees
We created the same tagging system for your employees so that you can sort them by tags when looking at your schedule. When adding or editing employees, you can tag them with whatever you would like to use to distinguish them. When looking at your calendar view, you'll see a button at the top that says "filter" which will allow you to choose which tag you want to see. This will display only the employees with the chosen tag.

Available Tuesday: Send an Email Campaign Before a Job
Set up an ongoing email campaign to be sent before a job is started. This can be used to remind customers of a scheduled job. You can set up these notifications for as far ahead of time as you want: 1 day, 1 week, 1 month- whatever you prefer.
Check out New Features
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