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How should I price my cleaning work?

How should I price my cleaning work?

One perplexed cleaning newbie confesses that pricing is just one big confusing mess. Steve shares a few quick principles on setting prices and gives a “charge more” pep talk at the same time …

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Scared by the “big bid”?

Scared by the “big bid”?

Large scale institutional work can provide a great “base” for your business. Or it can destroy it! Steve gives some great “look before you leap” counsel that any company can use …

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OK in OK?

OK in OK?

Ah yes, the eternal question: “How do I ‘bid’ a job at the ‘right price’?” (Which means low enough that the manager does not fall out of his chair laughing when reading your proposal but high enough to make a profit.) Steve shares a 4 step “pricing for profit” system …

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Where is their sense of urgency?  Part II

Where is their sense of urgency? Part II

Now I’m not going to flog my sojourn down in the trenches of remodeling but let me share one anecdote that includes a lesson for all of us in the service industries.

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Commercial Carpet Analysis

Commercial Carpet Analysis

So you finally muster up the courage to make it out your front door and through the door of a great prospect for a regular commercial maintenance account. Even better, the owner agrees to meet with you! But now what do you do???

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Using a Telephone Format

Using a Telephone Format

The dreaded question of “how much?” meets it’s match in this Special Report.

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Can I make it in this market?

Can I make it in this market?

I’m thinking of starting a small carpet cleaning business in an area of about 80,000 people,….and about 50 carpet cleaning companies! So,starting out part-time (at about 10hours a week) is it worth the risk of my limited start-up capital?

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Dealing with Price Concerns

Dealing with Price Concerns

Providing options on payment can close the sale.

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