Window Cleaning Success

Beat The Recession Special Offer

This is A copy of the email I just sent out to my newsletter subscribers, and I wanted to make it available to everyone, so I’m posting it here.

Read on to find out why.

Everyday I turn on the TV or pick up the newspaper and all I see is more depressing and saddening news regarding the state of our economy and the plight of our friends and neighbors who have lost their jobs.

I’m sure you’ve seen it too.
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Cleaning The Window That Won’t Come Clean

As a window cleaner I’m sure you’ve come across many windows that are so stained, hazed or cloudy that even after you’ve scrubbed and squeegeed them, they still look filthy.

You know the windows I’m talking about?

The sad thing is that none of the standard professional window cleaning techniques and methods can do anything to make a window like that come clean.

This is because the staining has actually etched itself into the top layer of the glass and thereby embedding the stain permanently in the glass.

This situation is called Glass Corrosion and if left unchecked, it will not only be an eye sore to look through, but it will also wind up costing your customer a lot of money in the future.
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An Detailed Look At The Holiday Lighting Business

No one can deny that America is a nation of holiday-enthusiasts. Christmas carols and retail frenzy have gradually crept up the calendar to the point where the holiday season now occupies a sizeable chunk of the year. Needless to say, this phenomenon has morphed into a significant business enterprise. For many window cleaners, holiday lighting has become a lucrative add-on business. And for some, the demand is so high that holiday lighting has practically become a full-time source of income in and of itself.

How do you know if holiday lighting is a good fit for you, and what’s the best way to get started? Here are some guidelines from a few window cleaners who conquered the holiday season.
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Why Window Cleaners Should Consider Adding A Holiday Lighting Service

The Holiday Lighting and Decorating Industry has experienced an 800% GROWTH over the last 6 years! Also according to industry sources, residential homeowners and commercial and professional business owners spend over $200 Million each holiday season for this service.

And, with the holiday lighting and decorating industry being in it’s infancy, this may be the perfect “Add-on” service to your existing window cleaning business.

Generally, the lighting season begins in late October, when you’ll begin to generate sales and start decorating, and finishes up in mid January when you’ve finished taking down all the lights and decorations from your customer’s property.

This industry is the perfect add-on for seasonal businesses like window cleaners who are typically very slow during the winter months. Plus, it’s a lower risk starting this type of business venture because, you can utilize your current customer base from which to create sales and retain your employees during this season.
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Is A Window Cleaning Business Right For You?

That’s a question you have to ask yourself before you begin cleaning windows. Selling a service isn’t as easy as some people think. Your customers have to see a need for the service, be willing to pay for it and that you’re qualified for it.

Is there a need?
When trying to sell a service you need to decide if there’s a need in your area for the service. You should be filling a need, use your imagination. Are there a lot of homeowners and commercial businesses in your area?

Are there people who would be willing to pay you to do the service?
Weigh the time it takes to provide the service against what would be a reasonable price to charge. Charging someone $75 for a big two story house might get you lots of customers, but you probably wouldn’t be able to survive off such a pitiful income.

What service?
Specialize in only one or two services at a time. People won’t take you very seriously if you’re acting like Wal Mart doing 6,000 different things. Stick with services that compliment each other, like window cleaning and screen cleaning or pressure washing rather than window cleaning and bathroom remodeling. If you’re going to do more than one thing, it always helps if they go hand in hand together.
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