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    Posted: 09/January/2006 at 11:36pm

Here is the deal-

My wife and I are considering starting our own carpet cleaning business. We are not trying to make millions and we both have great, well paying jobs that we won't leave. We just need something to use as a tax write off.

I can find a used truckmount cleaner with a truck for 10K or under. I figured I could hook up with some "slum lords" south of town and at least get some business on some junky rentals.

What do you think?

What kind of equipment should I consider? (dry chem?)

Where do I get research information? The library sucks and Amazon.com doesn't have anything.

Thanks...

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The internet is the largest library in the world. Learn by clicking.

That's where I'd start.

Secondly I would use the handy dandy search function of this forum and be sure to check out the Marketing and Promotion Section for some ideas.

Good Luck

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And if you really want to learn stuff...Come over to www.ccsop.com.  I learned a ton of stuff over there.
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There are also many links to boards similar to this one at the very bottom of every page.

Be sure to check em' out.

I'm positive about the negative...and negative about the positive.
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 I don't know if your crazy... But it's better than being insane... Here is a Carpet Cleaning manual that can help you understand the carpet cleaning world.... Good luck CleanerCarpet guy.........

P.S. --- For sure don't give up your f/t jobs.............. Unless you make millions...lol......

http://tinyurl.com/8fjyu

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Takes a few minutes to load............. Alot of good stuff..........
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I like it... I'm the boss... cant get fired... make up the rules as I go.

I like yelling at myself...and myself doesn't listen...

I'm always paid on time...if there is any money...

and if the customers have a problem I just call the office and talk to the boss...

you can be the boss anytime you want or not

love it

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It's is good that you are trying not to make millions in this biz............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That way you wont be disapointed when you don't.........

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I started at the bottom and wit hyears of determination and sacrafice have managed to remain there?
Just My opinion
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Really? I started at the bottom and have managed to go downhill from there, eh?

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You guys need to seriously consider a new business plans...
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sure I've told the boss that many times...buy I just cant get him to listen
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No money in that, eh?
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it's a way of life.... cleaning carpet is like going to the casino you get a rush, at least I do when I get paid CASH

jack pot

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