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Rodney wrote:

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Hey guys, Reading, reading ,Reading and MORE reading. Wow!! I am learning a lot!!! I really appreciate the feedback and the PMs. Heres where I am With this, I have roughly 3k to spend. I have a 1 Ton Dodge Dually and a 16 foot trailer. Possible??? The money will be from income tax return so, it will probably be March getting started.

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Rodney, your gonna get half/half responses-LOL!!!

12v are cheaper to get set-up and you'll get your return on investment quicker, I think the air-pump systems are better, but you add the compressor to the cost.....some have both with I think is sweet, in the event you have problems with one, your back up is right there.

I'll let the other big dogs chime in..

Peace

 

That is my intention. I thought I would start with roofs and when people start wanting more I would add. I have PLENTY of space for add ons

Been thru the business failing in a year. No, I dont have another job. I had a roofing business that failed after first year due to partnership problems. NO more partners!! My main line will be roof cleaning because roofing is what I know already. I will be able to offer inspections and repairs before starting the wash job. I do want to wash houses, fences, sidewalks,  patios, decks and concrete. I would like to as much as possible with noon pressure. I do not have a business plan. I don't even know what one looks like. Advertising is something i'm still thinking about. While roofing I did some door knocking and word of mouth kept me busy after that. I never had a problem with not staying busy. The business did not fail due to lack of work.I will carry general liability ins.

Guy B wrote:

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Rodney wrote:

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Been thru the business failing in a year. No, I dont have another job. I had a roofing business that failed after first year due to partnership problems. NO more partners!! My main line will be roof cleaning because roofing is what I know already. I will be able to offer inspections and repairs before starting the wash job. I do want to wash houses, fences, sidewalks,  patios, decks and concrete. I would like to as much as possible with noon pressure. I do not have a business plan. I don't even know what one looks like. Advertising is something i'm still thinking about. While roofing I did some door knocking and word of mouth kept me busy after that. I never had a problem with not staying busy. The business did not fail due to lack of work.I will carry general liability ins.

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OK, you got a so so foundation to start on Rodney. So here's what I see, so don't be pissed.

You are not affraid of work, that's good. You have no idea how to run a Business, that's Bad.

Keeping Busy, does not mean making a Profit. Running a Business means making a profit. Keeping your head above water means staying busy. People stay busy all the time and go broke.

Thinking about Advertising???? This is what makes the profit!!!

For what it's worth here's my advice.

Stay On The Boards, educate yourself more, a lot more.

Get a Job.

Sign up for Small Business Classes.

Get to know your market.

Understand what equipment you will need for your Business, and what it cost.

Have a Business Plan!!!!

Get A Loan for the amount that will cover building your Business to succeed. I borrowed $15,000.00 and paid it back in 3 years.

Keep the regular Job and build your Business at the same time.

When your regular Job interferes with making Big Money in your Business, quit the regular Job and "Have At It" on your own.

I do wish you the best of luck!!!

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^What he said, great advise for all...

 

How abouta round table? Should try to get to one of those that will give you lots to go on

Rodney theres a great book called "The E Myth Contractor. why most contractors' businesses don't work and what to do about it ". You can be the best roof cleaner in the world, but if you don't understand business and how to run one, it will almost surely fail. You can also get more valuable business material by becoming a premium member. Good luck brother.
One more piece of advice. This is a highly ranked site. Many of us here have been viewed by potential clients and have gotten jobs from this site as well.. As for yourself you may want to try to emulate some of the profile pictures of us who been here for a while. Your profile pic may be interpreted as you being someone who drinks too much and passes out on the floor, then gets takin advantage of by your dog. Just my immediate observation.

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning New Jersey on Saturday 22nd of January 2011 06:36:55 PM

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning New Jersey on Saturday 22nd of January 2011 10:31:39 PM

Guy B wrote:

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Not busting your sack Buddy, but the wording in you post says, you ain't gonna make it.

Problems, are issues with NO solution. Jobs are out there and you can get one! The Money IS out there, YOU can find it! So those are not problems, they are excuses.

The last thing you said was the "Killer"..... "I Believe I Can" sorry Man, if you don't know "You Can".. "I Will"... "I Am" then you might want to rethink your Direction.



-- Edited by Guy B on Saturday 22nd of January 2011 06:06:31 PM

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I agree with this. When I started I said to myself this will not fail and I will work as hard as I need to. I will make this work and I will succeed. I have read a lot of books (Some have helped) since i have started (1990) and I do think it is in you not a book!!!!!!!

 

I will make this work and it will be successful beyond my wildest dreams. I signed up for a small business class at my local junior college already. I am going to arm myself with all of the knowledge that I can buy, beg, borrow or steal. Well not really steal. Again thanks for all yalls input. I plan to be a paying member next week.

Rodney,

These are an excellent start to growing your business, but remember
the most important part is setting goals, and having a plan in place to meet
those goals, and then to set new goals, and repeat.

It was a pleasure talking with you on the phone tonight, and I think you are
on the correct path. The NOLA is a great way to start and learn from others.


Chris