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John L 
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 Topic: $140,000 to build a companyPosted: 09/October/2008 at 10:50am |
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danmarck82
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Posted: 09/October/2008 at 9:08am |
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and a person is supposed to figure out what that means....good luck.
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John L
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Posted: 08/October/2008 at 11:52pm |
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danmarck82
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Posted: 08/October/2008 at 11:38pm |
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Just wondering what DEvon ended up doing with his 140K
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John L
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Posted: 08/October/2008 at 11:25pm |
 Who wants to know? 
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danmarck82
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Posted: 04/October/2008 at 12:53am |
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What's up??
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Devon
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Posted: 30/September/2008 at 2:15am |
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Now were getting somewhere......I will listen to some more scenarios and then tell you guys whats up.
Thanks!
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danmarck82
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Posted: 30/September/2008 at 12:12am |
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Being you said you sold it to your brother I would be tempted to ask him for your old customer data base, starting with that I would write a personal letter to all the customers and lay pure honesty on them .... Prodigal Son style. You left.....you realized that you love the business of cleaning their carpets and want to know if they will give you a chance to prove your enthusiasm and rededication of your commitment to them.
The " I'm Back.........! but with new equipment and a new mission..... to be their carpet professional." As far as equipment. This is always subjective. but being you asked what I would do. I would buy a good refurbished Butler unit. Because I know the quality that Butler puts into their refurbished units first hand. Then build you business up one relationship at a time and if things take off.... Go new butlers or a Vortek if Enough Commercial Volume is in your business Mix . Just My Opinion ..... |
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 11:08pm |
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First incorp the business...
lease 2 brand new trucks put no more down than $5000 on each
buy a portable
buy a low moisture machine ie cimex/op
buy a few blowers
to kick off advertise advertise advertise val pak, yellow pages, flyers, news paper
you need to have something going out at least once a month
make sure you have someone to answer your phones...from at least 9am-9pm
buy chemicals
put at least 90k back in the bank
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Devon
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 10:44pm |
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Yes Im going into carpet cleaning. I dont need that much money.
I didnt ask for directions .....just a simple question on how YOU would do it based on the $$$$ amount.
Population??? assume its in your area.
Directories??? assume its in your area.
Portable or truckmount??? assume its your choice.
KEY word here is "YOU"!
I left details out for a reason......just work with me on this.
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 10:04pm |
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140 thou to invest ...and you're going to do carpet cleaning????
Why do you need that much money??
It's hard to give anyone directions on how to build a business.....things that work for me won't work for you.
whats your population like?
how many directories are there in your area?
what are you looking to buy??? portable or truckmount
more details
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Devon
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 9:36pm |
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Is this to tough for you guys?
Im not looking for an investor.....I "was" interested in your thoughts.....but for some reason it passed.
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Devon
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cmaster
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 8:11pm |
Probably make more than a cc'ing biz
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doug
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Posted: 29/September/2008 at 4:39pm |
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Give the money to Steamer to invest for ya???
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Just My opinion
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