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Joe I'm not going to argue with you.... seems your looking for a problem on here. I'd rather do half the work for the same money then double the work. But you have what three successful businesses? I am just glad your in P.A.

As long as the employee has at least 3 months he can collect.

Roof Cleaning Grand Rapids Michigan 616-914-9064 wrote:

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We are busy this summer. But, I don't think roof cleaning alone is going to make anyone rich. We bought a mosquito Franchise this past winter, and snowplow in the winter. I think for any small business that wants to make good money, you need have more than one stream of income.
The mosquito business is going very well for our first year. I thought this would be a great add on to roof and exterior cleaning. When we go to homes, we offer mosquito control, and most homeowners are thrilled about it. For any of you Florida guys, this is something you should check into.
I hear from folks down there that the skeeters are real bad.

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 I'm from Lorain Ohio, right on the lake.  I actually have less mosquito problems here than up there.  The summers were very thick with the pests.  They don't get us as bad here, but the season is longer.

you do need a license in most states to spray insecticides. But, it is do-able, and it is a good money stream. The thing with the franchise, is they help with the licensing, and everything. If I did not feel I needed the help with the license and start-up I would have gone it alone. But after going with the franchise, even with the cost I think we are 3-4 years ahead of doing it ourselves. We went with Mosquito Squad. Check them out.I know some states are full. Michigan is full. If interested, let them know you heard about them from Me.

without having to buy a truck- about 25,000 that includes advertising

Roof Cleaning Long Island N.Y 516-763-4108 wrote:

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Joe I'm not going to argue with you.... seems your looking for a problem on here. I'd rather do half the work for the same money then double the work. But you have what three successful businesses? I am just glad your in P.A.

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 yeah because you know what i charge for a roof right? everyones a know it all.

Hey Joe...heres what you wrote...."there's maybe 3 other companies doing it the right way.. and charging through the roof.. so its easy to win business.".

Roof Cleaning Long Island N.Y 516-763-4108 wrote:

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Hey Joe...heres what you wrote...."there's maybe 3 other companies doing it the right way.. and charging through the roof.. so its easy to win business.".

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 yes and your point? im not here to RAPE customers, im hear to grow a business.. and grow it very large over the next 3 years... sorry but being at a customers house for a hour, and asking them for over a grand to me is just bad business sense... word spreads.. and if word spreads that your the rip off artist, your business is short lived.. so yes it is easy for me to get business... because when the other guys want to ask for 1600 bucks, and i say 975... i get the job.. i stake the lawn sign, and i get the neighbors phone calls... id rather do 4 jobs for 600 bucks a day and stake 4 lawn signs instead of one job for 1200 and think im the king...

but like i said, you can run your business how you want, and ill run mine the way i want..

 

not saying your one of those guys.. but they are the ones im talking about... and thats why word on the street is they are CRYING because they cant pay bills, vendors, or employees... I've been non stop since march, with 3-4 jobs a day.. ive blown threw 150 lawn signs, and ive very happy at the results.. i cover my over head, and have set aside a extremely good amount of money in my opinion... and i have referrels coming out my ass.. so i'm happy with the results..

 

-- Edited by jcstomper on Thursday 21st of June 2012 06:55:40 PM

Are you saying you are on average $600.00 cheaper then the others? Why not just $300.00? I think you would still get the job. Im glad your doing 3-4 a day...and your on every job...doing all the estimates and running other companys, how do you do it?