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Has anyone franchise their business. I'm close to selling a franchise in the St. Louis & Memphis area. Just wondering if anyone had any input based on experience or reading, etc. I've research it, received attorney advice, the whole 9 yards - but would like some first hand experience on it. Its...

My profit increase by 37.2% in a 12month period and so did others. I have different businesses begging to join. Our newest member "Samsung Hardware", just joined and they offer a 20% discount on sealant, paint, & stripper - and 10% off anything else in the store. They got in return, 11...

Try to form a referral group with other companies that have the same customers as you do - not other pressure washing companies. Get a group of reputable business owners -- only one in each field: carpenter, roofer, painter, landscaper, electrition, plumber, etc. Create a tri-fold flyer...

Yellow Pages are a must. Flyers will compliment your yellow pages.

Yes, Chlorine is what you use in pools - be careful, it can harm you and vegetation if not use properly. You can get Chlorine and TSP at Lowes, Home Depot, Wal Mart. Its hard to rinse with the xjet - depends on the mold build-up.

I agree 100% with Dan. Also, develop a contract that can help relieve you from some liability.

I've only done a couple. I mix in a 5 gal bucket: two gallons of chlorine, cup of soap, & 1-2 ounces of TSP, fill rest of bucket with water. Spay on roof, let set for 15-20 minutes and go to town. I spot spay the heavy (bad) spots and then spray entire roof with xjet. Its like...

I do a lot of cedar shake roofs & siding. What kind of sealant was last used on the home? Do you need to strip it? I use a percarbonate base cleaner and brighten with oxalic acid. Let your chemicals do the work - it will fur on you - use minimum pressure. Then I seal with Ready Seal...

Where in Missouri?

Scrub Brush ???? That sounds like too much work. Just use the proper chemicals instead.

Country Living. I've had good success with it. Drove by a house the other day that I cleaned two years ago - roof still looked good.

John I agree.

5 gallon bucket -- two gallons of chlorine, cup of soap, 2 oz of TSP, 3 gallons of water. Spray, let set for 20 minutes and rinse, not pressure wash - very low pressure. This works for me - With mixing any chemicals, be careful. This mix will harm vegetation, if your not careful.

albert I don't have to do a search - I know from experience. You can't back-up you statement. In the future, I will just disregard your comments.

If your going to say that Bleach will damage vinyl - there will be people that will question you - be ready to back up your statement with some facts.

Mike I may not agree with everything your saying, but I do respect your opinion. Rant On.

albert There are a lot of very experience people on this board. Just a friendly piece of advice: If your going to make a statement - be ready to back it up. Thats how we all learn.

I don't agree. What substance in bleach wears the texture and gloss away? Bleach does not harm vinyl no more than any biodegradable soap. If you making the statement, you must have proof. What is it? Where did you learn this information. I would like to read it - I don't want to cause harm...

Reed Your a retired Vet. I would be interested in getting your take on the military. by the way -- Thanks for your 20yrs of service and your two sons for their service. I sure appreciate it.

Your right about the media controlling our thought. People are like cattle - we just follow whats the media are telling us (no research) and they dictate how we vote. Example: Gov. Dean after his 2nd place in Iowa primary - was jumping on stage and talking with a stern voice - he was trying...