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What was wrong with the old font? I'd have to say I don't like the new font at all. It does make it harder on the eyes.

I just closed a big commercial deal. I set a goal for this year of adding a million square feet of commercial concrete cleaning to my business this year. With this one deal I just covered half of my yearly goal, so YES I AM feeling particularly good about myself right now... :D I'm still...

Depends, if you know they have a regular street sweeper service that comes through there once a week or so, you can just leave it to dry and have them pick it up. I've never had a customer ask us about cleaning the parking lot after we did a strip mall or super market. Usually they are so...

Ron, you said it perfectly in your old post above. We've got Landa Waterjet's and they are fantastic. Never had a problem with them and they do look and feel great. I've used others and always like going back to our Landa's.

I just read this thread, so I guess I'm resurrecting it after several months of being dead. I just thought the list was great that everybody had come up with. Some of the things we carry with us that I didn't see on the list: * a gallon jug of vinegar * baking soda * Vaseline * Wet One's...

Dan, we have several Landa WaterJets and love them. Only problem I've ever had was busted wand arms from hitting an uneven sidewalk corner or a curb at the wrong angle, it's rare though to see that happen. The extra wand on the side of the cleaner is great for corners and areas you can't reach...

Thanks Ron, it didn't even occur to me to look at JB Weld and I've used that stuff before on other metal cracks. Never tried the Gorilla Glue, is it better than JB Weld? I'm going to pick some up and give it a try today.

I've got one of these yellow 24 foot telescopic wands that one of my guys broke a few days ago. He accidently wacked it off a brick and cleanly cracked the aluminum right at the point where it connects to the final nozzle holding assembly at the top. Now the inside hose just kind of hangs...

Enviro**** carries them. I'm going to pick some up to try it out and see how it works. I'll let you know.

The actually application is just a template Mike, a formality, get them at Staples or Office Depot and they will suffice. The important stuff is what you have them sign as they are getting hired, like non-competes, non-disclosures, etc.

Slick logo Mike! Did you do it yourself or have somebody develop it for you? I would recommend at a minimum you have your web site listed on it. We've actually got customers who told us they saw one of our logo's on something that didn't have a phone number, like a hat or one of our golf...

Around here we get some condo developments and community associations that hit their homeowners with a daily penalty once they decide that the owner has to get their siding cleaned. They actually have inspectors that drive around and look at the houses and decide whether they need cleaned, need...

That's a balsy experiment there Mark. Hope it works well for you. I'm not sure I'd be able to stomach taking as big a bite as that, but you'll have to let us know if your idea works out like you expect. Am I understanding this correct that you put this big display ad under "Window...

You're right John. We don't accept referral fees, we do more of a joint marketing type of arrangement. We push them whenever we have an opportunity to push vent hoods and they push us as a contractor for flat work and building exteriors. Even got a few deck strip/seal jobs off them. It's a...

That's pretty amazing Mark. If it's true I'd be interested in finding out more about items like whether or not it can be reused or is a disposable product. If it's only a one time type product then you are still back at the beginning because a $179 price tag is still going to make a $10G...

Jon, just make sure if you are subbing the vent hood work out that your subs are insured to cover those things. If something happens and they only have say a half million in coverage and the place burns down, the owner is coming after you as the lead contractor and you are only going to recover...

Ron, I'm actually confused about this thread also. You make reference to something from Kendra, but you didn't identify what you were talking about or include it for reference. Can you elaborate more on this subject? Thanks.

Ron, if that's your local "Pro" you're describing then it looks like you'll do very well when you do decide to go full time. The only thing I'd take out of that ad is the part about if you aren't happy you don't pay. You leave yourself open to any huckster who wants to take advantage of you...

You can also call your local phone company about purchasing leads from them. Here in PA, Verizon will sell you leads from new home owners or people who have just moved and established phone service with them. I've used them before and they are pretty good at getting people that want to do some...

I wouldn't exactly believe everything the rep tells you, remember their commission is based upon what they sell you so of course 90% of the services in any area is going to be bought through the yellow pages. My rep started calling me again last week since the deadline for Verizon YP's is in...