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    Chemicals

    Funny, didn't see your name earlier in this thread...PERMANENT signage is what I said, meaning painted or stickers/decals. If you need any further explanation, I am here
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    Do I need to Walk the roof

    Take a look at cleanertoday.com
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    Chemicals

    While Henry is mostly correct, I might interject a little common-sense as well. Find a local pressure washer sales and service center (not Lowes!). Usually, they can help you determine what your area needs are for chemicals. If your just starting out ...K.I.S.S is the rule. I operate outside...
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    aluminum siding

    Tsp I believe TSP is what you're looking for (trisodiumphosphate) with a couple of precautions...Use only the prescribed dilutions...Check the condition of the siding...Test a small area first, then pre-rinse with a hand sprayer and white vinegar diluted 1-1 (if the job ain't too big) otherwise...
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    Insurance Stories

    Tell us what happened when you had a claim...
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    starting out need insight on rural area

    Wow! Whereabouts in Ohio friend? Allow me a quick ad campaign for minimum $$. #1. NEVER advertise in the paper...isn't worth it, never will be either. #2. Take you time to have someone design NICE readable messages for the side of your truck or van...Do NOT use cursive (like...
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    Am I wrong...

    Good Luck PP Hopefully you're sticking with this forum (and others) for info and assistance. If you have a couple...I'd like to help a little! I've been in the biz for nearly, well geez, maybe a little too long...Some of the equipment issues we faced 40 years ago have nothing to do with...
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    newbe looking for any advice.

    Woww! you're too smart for me.
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    newbe looking for any advice.

    I'm sorry I didn't forget stupid...That's why I tried in vain to send something NEW through your neuro-path. You know, sometimes I feel sorry for guys like you...Slogging through what amounts to a set of "knee jerk" reactive business practices. Before climbing up onto your high horse...
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    newbe looking for any advice.

    That's more like it! I'm glad you guys took 2.5 minutes to read what I actually said, and 30 sec. to throw your hands in the air in disgust. Lemme see if I can briefly decipher the meaning behind what I've said and put a nice pink bow on it for ya... Um, let's answer a few quips from the back...
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    newbe looking for any advice.

    I'm shocked no one screwed me into the ground on this one! Allow me to comeback to each response with another thought. OrangeCrest: Who you do business with may require proof of ins...Now, I'm not about to teach anyone anything about the biz, but have you explored all your options residential...
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    newbe looking for any advice.

    Insurance K...I know this is a sore subject with most guys, let me tell you what 22 years of being in business has dictated as far as insurances and coverage. We jumped on the insurance with a commercial "Big Dog" policy, including a plethora of jingles and jangles from the getgo. If memory...
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    Water Recovery

    Yeah, quit washing vehicles between 8A and 6P on weekdays...use unmarked trucks. Ask trucking company to park vehicles in another area (more secure) for washing appt's. We started to wash trucks along a fenceline bordering a busy street one morning...within 35 minutes we had TWO city vehicles...
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    passing flyers vs. yelllow book

    I've set my son-in-law up here in C.Florida...This area is SMOKIN but customer reception to services such as window cleaning/PW is dicey. I believe in every area of the country, conditions for sales vary...Keep these things in mind. #1.Senior citizens have the largest disparity of "wages"...
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