charlie 14 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Has business been? Slow, steady, or really business? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 truly very Busy....It nice the economy coming back slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Extremely busy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 it's died off lately for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Not Bad. In preparation for a difficult year. I stopped renting a garage space ,sold a trailer unit and got rid of an old van I used for sealing. I need them all back now !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 charlie 14 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Next question. Did you step up your advertising? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 I haven't sent out a single postcard or run one ad this entire year. My website, previous years marketing (magnets, brochures, newsletters etc) and referrals are all coming together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John Orr 206 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 '09 started slower due to the weather, but it is as busy - or busier - than average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jeff 232 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Slow, Jan, feb and March, well slower than last year BUT April & May have been UNREAL, my numbers are now better by over 10% than last year, we have June booked solid and some of July & August along with other regular projects. I foresee a heck of a good year, much better than I thought More advertising $$$$, not really just spending it in better places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 John Doherty 126 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Very busy! Web, referrals, and repeats, no resi advertising this year at all. Spending all marketing $s this year on commercial work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jeff 232 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Very busy!Web, referrals, and repeats, no resi advertising this year at all. Spending all marketing $s this year on commercial work. Very busy.....Got to love it John !!!!!! Spend that money where it pays off best. Cool !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 charlie 14 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Lets here from the northern businesses now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 John and I are in the northeast. Our season didn't really start until 4 weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 As we get farther into the year, we are seeing the hesitancy lessening from consumers. Solid year, but that wet start was horrible. Supposed to rain all week this week here too. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Ditto to what Beth posted above. Homeowners appear to be willing to spend money on their exterior wood. With the cold, rainy Spring this year, many have not even considered a restoration or maintenance until recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 MattsPristinePW 14 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 First year in the business and very busy already. My website has been working great for me :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jnoden 15 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Very busy here. Rain all this week though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 If this rain keeps up we'll all end up with webbed feet! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 If this rain keeps up we'll all end up with webbed feet!Beth Beth, If this rain keeps up, we'll all end up with bank lines of credit! Cash flow with a cold, wet spring is difficult. Makes one thankful for putting a few bucks away for a rainy day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Beth,If this rain keeps up, we'll all end up with bank lines of credit! Cash flow with a cold, wet spring is difficult. Makes one thankful for putting a few bucks away for a rainy day. Amen! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 This is a stripping week for us northeast woodies, it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Or washing in general - too wet to seal!!! GGRRRR!!! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Beth & Ken, Hey you guys/gals, don't complain! Had 9 days of virtually rain free weather to catch up on staining. We got in an old PT double staining this morning before the showers started. Friday through Tuesday is forecast to be dry. Prep 'em now, stain 'em later. It is bonus time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Beth & Ken,Hey you guys/gals, don't complain! Had 9 days of virtually rain free weather to catch up on staining. We got in an old PT double staining this morning before the showers started. Friday through Tuesday is forecast to be dry. Prep 'em now, stain 'em later. It is bonus time! Oh joy!!! Nine days after 4 weeks....of...rain. Yeah - that seems balanced.... :lol: Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Oh joy!!! Nine days after 4 weeks....of...rain. Yeah - that seems balanced.... :lol:Beth Beth, Hah! Talk to Noah. Or is that NaOh? Hah! Come on' kid, it will balance out. We are all going to have a banner year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Guy's ,this is mild compared to last year . Not even close to how bad it was. Yesterday I cleaned a reg. maint cust i coudn't do last year. They had a green slime coating on all thier wood, and roof, and blue stone. Continuous moisture and no sun takes money away and brings more back? I still hate wood care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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