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Here is the poll. I would prefer that only contractors in business for five years or more respond, especially the full time guys, because we are totally dependent on the success of our business. Scott

This is more of a question than a poll. This is conserning a national certification program that would be broader in scope than anythign the PWNA is offering right now, and it would cover areas of expertise different from the PWNA. Keep in mind the idea of possible efforts to make it...

Okay this is not what you think. I was wondering, how many of you have this experience. You pull up to a job site, or gas station, or what have you with your equipment, or well signed truck. Someone asks you, "is that your pressure washing rig?" "Yes, it is" "What do you wash?" "mostly Fleets"...

www.graffiticontrol.com Maybe this guy would like to join the board. Scott Stone

I am taking bids VIA e-mail on a new or used machine. If it is new the minimum specs are as follows 3000 PSI at 5.2 or more GPM Hot Water Anything but a Briggs motor, Honda is preferred, Kohler is acceptable If it is water cooled, even if it is a higher price, I will lean toward it I prefer a...

I am looking for a name brand machine. I don't care what brand as long as it is in good condition. The Specs that I am expecting are, 3000 PSI 5 GPM or more Honda, or Kohler Motor Hot water In good condition, if you are not able to send me pictures, don't bother. If there is a trailer and...

I have been a pressure washing contractor foe about 14 years now. I would say that i have achieved a somewaht comfortable level of success. I also understand some thigns that would make any organization more successful. Here are some things that I think would make the PWNA more successful...

This is a different kind of poll. The question is: What past experience in your life has most affected your current success level? Scott

There is a bid opportunity in COlumbus Gerogia to clean the Civic Center Roof. It is probably a $10,000 bid, at least that is what they are expecting. The Contact is the Consolidated Governements of Columbus Purchasing Dept. Scott Stone

Sorry there is not one. I was going to find the time to put one together, and I have been so busy that I have not had any time to even get a location. Sorry, Scott

You have seen the question. Now for the poll. It is your opinion, and a very open question, intentionally. Scott

I want to take a poll on what one machine needs to make gross in order for it to be profitable to be in business on a full time basis. This is one machine running doing washing, and maybe one or two employees, with an owner operator. Please participate. I want a real number and not a fantasy...

I spent the day Sunday with Booyaa. It was quite the experience. With his crew we washed about 175 units for a couple of different companies, and they came out fantastic. I learned a little about two stepping, and got some good ideas for my neck of the woods. And iif you ever want to see...

I know that a lot of people have a problem selling, heck I do, too. So here are a a couple of things that I have found really effective in getting the customers. 1. You need to let them know who you are. I usually go around and hand out fliers, explaining the services that I offer so that...

Anna's post of free translation had me wondering. How many people on this board speak another language. I speak French pretty fluently, and spanish well enough to let them know that I am really upset about something. Scott

I was surfing and found this. Especially good for those rough neighborhoods. http://www.alpineco.com/riot.htm

Here is the situation. I have an employee that is basically independent. This means that he has a take home vehicle, calls me when he is starting work, and faxes me his work report. Here is the problem. He has decided that he really needs to get holiday pay, even though he is guaranteed 40...

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I heard a rumor today, from a highly placed source that one of the major truck leasing compnies is going to sole source Fleetwash for vehicle washing. If your eggs are all in one basket, you might want to get a bigger basket. If you are under contract, they are finding ways to break the...

Here is a safety orientation that is available. Of course, all liability, and concerns are yours. This is just a template, that may or may not work for you. Safety Orientation SAFETY ORIENTATION Job discription: To work 40 hr +/- per week in the industrial cleaning and construction...