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ridepowpowMon Nov-02-09 11:25 PM
 
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"Stuck in a rut. ."


          

I own a small window washing company and seeking more clients like the one that I landed from craigs list. She owns a cleaning company and contracts me to do the windows on new construction. Tried going into Builders' offices and no one wants to deal with you, tried going on site, they tell you to go to the corp. office. . everyone always gives me the corp. line well then how do I get in touch with corp?? can't figure out where to start or how to land some more work, just too new to this business owner thing and need some kind of game plan. Is there someone that I could hire that would market for me? I provide my service at a fraction of the cost that some of the other companies charge but just can't get in front of the right people to land more steady work. I'm growing slowly through word of mouth and surviving when others aren't but I need to take it to the next level.

Thanks for your help and God Bless!

  

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salfordeyeTue Nov-03-09 02:36 AM
 
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Hello There

I may be able to promote your work and get you in the door so to speak. Can I ask where you are based? This is the very first time I have used this forum and dont know my way around it as yet. If there is a way we can privately instant chat, let me know.
regards
Lorraine

  

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ridepowpowWed Nov-04-09 06:03 PM
 
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My first time using it too lol. . I live in Everett, WA. .
God Bless!

  

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annalaurabrownThu Nov-05-09 04:34 PM
 
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What about going to business networking groups such as chamber events and referral groups and presenting your services? I would imagine that you would be much more successful that way.

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I agree with Annalaura. Attending business networking events, particularly larger ones like those offered by your chamber of commerce, is a good way to meet people who may need your services or know someone who does.

  

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