Many mobile pressure-washing companies turn to government contacts to make money. It is very easy to acquire such municipal contracts for cleaning, as the government needs some cleaning up. The cities generally have a fiscal year starting in June, so you want to check on the available contracts around the end of March to see what is coming up, which departments will have budget monies available and also go and visit the local department heads to see what is needed. Believe me even local cities waste money and you may as well get some. If this bothers you, then make the money and donate some to a candidate who promises to trim some of the fat next year.
Once you get city contracts you are more likely to get county contracts as all the different department heads talk with each other and often the procurement people at the county are on first name basis with the city purchasing departments. Also, it is easy to get school district contracts, county government contracts, park district contracts, law enforcement contracts and car dealership contracts when you can drop the city name as a reference.
Police cars and trash trucks are great fleet accounts. Plus, you won't get any speeding or parking tickets if you wash police cars. Also, police officers know everybody. And, if a policeman in a black and white waves at you in a busy intersection that means you must be pretty good guys and it helps business. Think of all the vehicles the city operates? Building and safety, code enforcement, sewer department, buses, pool cars; let's face it they have lots of stuff to wash.
Being an approved vendor at the county level is equally important. This information should be taken into consideration as you develop a strategic marketing plan for your company. If you are going to be in the cleaning business; you may as well clean up city hall first and then the county after that. Think about it.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.worldthinktank.net/wttbbs
recurring cleaning service Mundelein ..What would happen if you decided to take an extended... Read More
Financial Consultants are one of the fastest growing industries today.... Read More
When a person knows and knows not that he knows.... Read More
Gather round while I tell you the story of Kennebec... Read More
Q: Is the online world the best place to sell... Read More
What is the Big Race all about when it comes... Read More
The Federal Trade Commission decided to sit down and revamp... Read More
Small business owners often enter their field with great expectations.... Read More
Hi, Charles...here, Your Cap and t-shirt guy From Texas. How... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --An effective and compelling... Read More
1. Know Where You're Going ? Coach Herb Brooks had... Read More
If you're organized, smart, capable and willing to work with... Read More
Mobile carwashing is hard work, it is tough on the... Read More
Want your small business to flip instead of flop?! Statistically... Read More
It appears the mini-blimp indoor theme and concept is making... Read More
Looking for ways to boost your cash flow? As a... Read More
Lance Armstrong this week won an unprecedented 7th Tour de... Read More
North County San Diego has had some significant growth, and... Read More
To maximum potential profits and dollars in a mobile washing... Read More
It behooves every professional mobile auto detailer to stay up... Read More
A Brilliant Marketing Idea... sounds great but what is it?... Read More
We very much like what we see in Lubbock, TX... Read More
You can't imagine how many people ask me how I... Read More
Business card size works well for invitations to special events.What... Read More
If you're starting your own business or currently work for... Read More
tidy up service Buffalo Grove ..Contrary to popular belief, small businesses can survive a crazy... Read More
If you're serious about wanting to start a business, the... Read More
CARD SHARK7 Card Tricks That Improve Your Personal Networking PowerThe... Read More
At first glance, this topic may seem a little repetitive,... Read More
Most small business owners are faced with so many responsibilities... Read More
If you have ever had your antique shop or mall... Read More
Whether you operate a chain of restaurants, a mom-and-pop convenience... Read More
Many mobile car wash operators would like to add de-ionized... Read More
A cluttered world of marketing communications diminishes the ordinary. The... Read More
When you go into business for yourself, there are many... Read More
One of the primary concerns all small businesses have is... Read More
Here are a few tips on how to hand out... Read More
Thinking of starting a business on line? If so there... Read More
If you run a pressure washer business you need complete... Read More
Do you own a franchised business? Over 400,000 franchised businesses... Read More
No matter how small your small business is, it is... Read More
What makes a business relationship?What really makes a business relationship?... Read More
We all know that competition is an ugly word but... Read More
When should you create a foundation in order to solidify... Read More
It is not surprising that some people may perceive Six... Read More
SBIR vs. STTR: If you are participating in the SBIR... Read More
If you are in the pressure washing business and are... Read More
My clients and many of my readers are small and... Read More
In many industries, image is one of the last things... Read More
KEEPING INTEREST HIGH: Supervision is key to the success of... Read More
Small Business |