Ah…what to do, what to do?

Been a bit delayed on posting to this blog lately.  The Customer Factor was in the middle of a big relaunch with new features, new functionality, new design, etc.  You can see an image of the new "look" here. (Click image to enlarge it).  If you haven't joined up, what are you waiting for?

Here's what one member wrote after the relaunch: "Wow…checked into The Customer Factor this morning to see what was up and it was already loaded and looks GREAT. I really like it. Congratulations and keep up the good work."

The Customer Factor will take your business to a new level of profits for a tiny, tiny investment.

Anyway…the relaunch was complete on sept 8th, so now I can spend more time posting to the blog along with writing some quality window cleaning/marketing articles that'll help you in your business. 

Here's an email received recently:

Steve,
I have received everything, thank you.  Fighting off procrastination as we speak! Will dig in soon. Thanks again.

Jess

My Response:

Hi Jess:

Sounds good.  Well…it sounds good that everything has been received but I suppose not so good on the procrastination thing.  :o)

We've all been through it.  It's tough getting something new up and running.  But I can promise you that if you just take one little step each day, it won't be long before you've got yourself a full fledged, profitable enterprise.  I see it every single day. But I only see it obviously from the folks who take the necessary action. 

I write about a lot of different things as it relates to the window cleaning business and I'm sure it may seem a tad overwhelming at times.  Information overload is a real concern.  It can lead to inactivity because it's tough to decide where to start.  But if we just go back to the basics and start there, it all works out. 

For example…have you called a commercial insurance agent to get some quotes on liability insurance?  Have you spent a few hours coming up with a business name and then registering that name with the State?  Have you purchased the window cleaning supplies?  Have you lined up 2 or 3 neighbors or friends where you can clean their windows when your supplies come in?  Do these jobs for free in return for a reference and/or testimonial.  This'll help you start building a quality estimate package with references.  Have you called the yellow pages to see when the cut-off is to get a listing in the phone book?  Have you taken the marketing CD I provided you to a sign shop so they can make the edits on at least the yard sign so you can create great exposure at each home where you're cleaning the windows?

These are just a few things that you can do in the next 2 or 3 days.  Again…it'll  all start falling in place.  When it really is kicked up a notch though is when you get that first phone call and that first job.  This'll prove to you that it works and that there is a market for your services.  And it'll motivate you to turn up the steam and take more steps and more action.   

If you need any assistance, motivation, ideas, etc, don't hesitate to give me a jingle at 256-546-2446.  There's a whole lot of customers out there waiting to be contacted.  Take care for now.

Regards,

Steve