Forum Archive Index - January 2004

[nickk@quicksilver.net.nz]

Hey Woody 

Can we expect a public listing in the near future?  We could trade Woody's 
Pty Ltd shares! 

Cristine Kerr writes: 

> Congrats Woody. Sounds exciting. 
> 
> Hope you won't be too busy to keep posting. 
> 
> Regards,
> Cris
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Woody 
>   To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz 
>   Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 12:04 PM
>   Subject: Re: [sharechat] Cleaning 
> 
> 
>   Cris
>   Thanks. The business is already cash positive as half present contracts 
>already cover all overheads. Thanks again. 
> 
>   Woody
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>     From: Cristine Kerr 
>     To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz 
>     Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 9:03 AM
>     Subject: Re: [sharechat] Cleaning 
> 
> 
>     Hi Woody, 
> 
>     Cleaning industry is extremely competitive but I'm sure you're already 
>aware of that. Usually very tight margins. (Low cost start-up = lots of 
>competitors.) The larger the business you're after, the more competition, the 
>smaller your margin. 
> 
>     If you're sure you really want this type of business, be sure to contact 
>and create a network within related industries, eg; providers of cleaning 
>chemicals, grounds maintenance (gardening, etc), washroom hygiene/sanitary 
>disposal, electrical/plumbing contractors. 
> 
>     Networks take time. Relationships are all important. 
> 
>     Kind regards,
>     Cris
>       ----- Original Message ----- 
>       From: Woody 
>       To: Sharechat@sharechat.co.nz 
>       Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:42 AM
>       Subject: [sharechat] Cleaning 
> 
> 
>       Just a side bar here. I am in the process of purchasing a cleaning 
>company. It is cheap to buy, low overheads,very profitable a great cashflow 
>business. I am going to have to work it for a couple of months until Ican 
>increase my cliental.  
>       I am a Chef by trade and have owned many restaurants, however a 
>cleaning business is new to me. I have even taken a partime job with another 
>cleaning company to gain experience. Question to any chat member that has 
>expertise in this area. How can I increase my cliental and any tricks of the 
>trade would be appreciated. I plan to build it up a larger company then put in 
>a manager. 
> 
>       Woody
 

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