HotShot

Sorry for the horrible thread title :) I have had a Hood Cleaning company for 2 years now and there are some accounts that I have not been able to get because they wanted the outside pressure washed and my equipment just isn't settup fot that. So, I bought a new set of equipment that is designed for regular pressure washing services so that I could get these other huge accounts' kitchen hoods also, and I've come to realize, thanks to this forum, that there is a lot of money in sidewalks, drive thru's etc... Ok, my question is, "Should I file a new DBA and run it as a seperate business including new set of books and the whole nine yards?" or is there some way to do a new fictitious name, then just kinda make it as a sub-category of my company now. Jeez, I hope this makes some kinda since to you guys. Anyways, look forward to the advice.

Thanks ALOT :) (just kiddin) that's exactly what I was looking for. How do I go about that? Just file the dba, then I can use that term at will... Ken...thanks. I'm not incorporated. Before I ask the question of why incorporate and is it really a headache to be incorporated, I'll do a search on here and see what you guys have said about it already so you don't have to explain again :)

bump.... anybody?

Rich...thanks for letting me know about the signature. I'll get that taken care of immediately :) I think that HotShot Hood and Duct Services is too focused, however, I have a great reputation and would like to leverage that for the new "division" as you put it.

alright....thanks guys, I'll give it a try here in a couple of weeks and let you guys know the results.

OK....I was told today that it is "iron" from the mud. Does that sound sensible? Would the hot water from the pressure washer take it off alone?

any pics?

it's pretty common out here in the desert, and it's really ugly. If there is no sidewalk around the house, this happens. I'm not really sure what it is. Thanks squirtgun, I'll research those chems..