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magic masse 
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 Topic: truck mount or portable new carpet buis.?Posted: 29/December/2008 at 7:08pm |
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If anyone has the time to explain if i should buy a portable or truck mounted machine,as i am just trying to start my buisness with 0 experience and little money i would be very greatfull! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
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nightrider
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Posted: 29/December/2008 at 9:39pm |
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Don't be offended with my answer.......BUT.............you asked a loaded question.
First......ZERO ( 0 ) MONEY and ZERO ( 0 ) EXPERIENCE EQUALS ( = ) FAILURE
So it doesn't much matter what you buy 100 dollar portable or a 100,000 dollar Truckmount................you will not succeed.
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cleanex
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Posted: 30/December/2008 at 4:35pm |
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40 years ago I did the same thing you are talking about, ah but that was 40 years ago. To day I agree with nightrider, however, if you are determined to start out in this business I would suggest a good portable, and work your way into a truckmount once you have established a client base that will allow you to afford a truckmount.
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Superglide Ken
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Posted: 30/December/2008 at 4:46pm |
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Good answer Don.
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nightrider
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Posted: 30/December/2008 at 11:05pm |
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Kenny.....you forgot to " Copy & Paste " Dons answer lol
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rick007
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Posted: 10/January/2009 at 12:06am |
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hey guys- i'm pushing 60 and getting into your business. does this mean i'm doomed? ps- i do have a little cash to throw around . i just like cleaning and doing a good job of it.watchyathink??
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happy cleaning
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nightrider
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If you have cash to throw around, that's what you might do.........some will come back to you some will get lost in the scuffle of " cost of doing business " and " a lesson well learned " . If you substitute a lack of experience with a desire to learn all the tricks of the trade.........and your money holds out..............IT'S A PIECE OF CAKE .
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Ken_Is_OK
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Posted: 10/January/2009 at 7:26pm |
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Go back to school to study business and marketing. who the heck starts a business with no money?
you're just trying to get yourself a part time job for beer money or casino money or something but a BUSINESS??? I think not.
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Ken_Is_OK
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You need at least $100,000 to get into this game playa-playa. and much of that should go to marketing. |
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nightrider
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Posted: 10/January/2009 at 7:37pm |
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Beer Money...............
Is beer that expensive these days 
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Posted: 10/January/2009 at 8:28pm |
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Did someone mention beer???? I'll take one
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nightrider
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Yeah.....That's right..........spend $95,000 in marketing and buy one of Kenny's portable
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100,000 gee that seems like a bit much. Maybe that much if you are trying to get into flood restoration and you want to do a full page add in the yellow pages. I would say more like 30,000 for just carpet cleaning if you want a good start.
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duckcountry
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Rick, if you have built a business before you can do it again. Age is not a factor. If however you are just looking to make some money on the side I would recommend against it. This like any other business takes commitment and the willingness to accept that a business is one person who directs, many who act. If you aren't skilled at the grunt work, hire someone who is. You are the master of your business, not a slave to it. |
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Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity?
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