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Page Sixty-Nine
mar
patience
Sat Oct 27 11:19:15 2001
I have been at this for about 6 wks and still not a one customer.I have sent for mathews book.
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mark
starting up,Taking suggetions
Sat Oct 27 16:17:23 2001
I habve been in business for about 6 wks and i still dont have my first customer.I have passed out about 500 fliers and stapled on light post.I know this not a overnight thing but 6 wks and not one client.Does the size of town matter there is only 40,000 people in this.
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Pooch Pal
starting up
Sat Oct 27 18:41:35 2001
Mark,
The time you started up was just about the time the terrorist attacks happened. I have found in my poop scooping as well as another business that the events and moods of people have had a big dampening effect on business.
So take that into consideration. It was probably the most difficult time to start a business because people are quite distracted and nervous. We're finding that business is just starting to pick up again int he last 2 weeks. Second, if you can find the funds to advertise regularly (even 1 or 2 days a week but the same days every week), people will begine to call you. Consistency pays off. Third. place your flyers places dog owners will see them--vets, pet stores, groomers, etc. If your city will sell you a list of dog license holders, use that to send out postcard to dog owners. You may ultimately need to expand your geographic range if you want to grow enought to do this fulltime--40,000 may be too small to support that but you should certainly get some bites. Hang in there!!
Judy
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Pete
Re: starting up
Mon Oct 29 10:16:21 2001
Good advice there. Also, this is a tough time of year in the northern part of the globe. Right now, I'm placing ads with a mind to where I want the expansion in late winter and spring. Building awareness is a slow but important task.
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Anonymous
is ads on benches / trash cans a good idea?
Sat Oct 27 15:34:59 2001
wonder how much
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dogpile patrol
trash cans - shoping carts at stores
Mon Oct 29 21:10:33 2001
any info known on that type of ads as well?
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Anonymous
shopping carts
Tue Oct 30 00:24:26 2001
tried , not worth it unless you can get it real cheap.
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minesweepers
shopping carts
Mon Oct 29 22:03:05 2001
in nassau a shopping cart costs about $55 A WEEK for about 30% of the store'S carts.i don't think it was worth it
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Pete
Re: is ads on benches / trash cans a good idea?
Mon Oct 29 10:13:05 2001
Call and ask
In Cincinnati 1-800-541-7368 for Bench Billboard Co. I haven't used them yet, but would like to in the next year or so.
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Pat - Tidy Pets Unlimited
RE: Ads on benches
Mon Oct 29 10:44:15 2001
Hey Pete,
What area of Cincinnati are you from and what is the name of your business?
Pat
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Pete
Re: RE: Ads on benches
Mon Oct 29 13:20:55 2001
I'm from Columbus, but this Cincinnati firm handles bench signs here and other cities.
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Pat-Tidy Pets Unlimited
RE: benches
Tue Oct 30 06:02:22 2001
Hey Pete,
Good to hear that! I thought I had some more competition :)
Have a great day!
Pat
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Rachelle
Vehicle mileage!
Sat Oct 27 22:49:43 2001
Hey Folks!
Well I have made the mistake of leasing my first vehicle. I did opt for 25,000 km a year, however, I am now sitting at 40,000 km after one year. We do plan on purchasing the vehicle. My question is, when I want to purchase a used truck, which models can withstand alot of mileage and keep trucking?
P.S To all you new scoopers out there, get a used truck first!!!! You don't need the pressure of a high truck payment.
Thanks
Rachelle - Owner
What's Left Behind, The Pet Waste Removal Company
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Tim
Re: Vehicle mileage!
Mon Oct 29 23:48:25 2001
Another suggestion... Mazda b series. They are the same as Ford Rangers, but costs less. I personally prefer the Mazdas over the Toyota. We just bought a brand new one (2001 b2300 - $13,500 @ 2.9% financing, Automatic and AC)And it has more power than my Toyota, gets better gas mileage, it drives better, sets higher and is just more comfortable than the Toyota. Our 94 Mazda has over 200k and it still looks and runs like new. (just maintain your vehicles) No one should ever lease a vehicle. All together we put on about 60,000 miles a year.
If you have cash, go for a good used truck. If you have to finance a used truck, it may cost too much in interest.
Tim
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Pete
Re: Vehicle mileage!
Mon Oct 29 10:10:40 2001
All of my trucks are Toyota. Top reliability and longevity. Starters are easy to get to and replace. We change oil regularly and do the minor repairs as soon as possible to avoid increasing damage.
I blew a head gasket on one this year - 235000 miles
The only trucks that don't have over 100,000 are the two newer ones. I don't plan to replace any of the current trucks until after a quarter of a million miles.
For those who are comcenred with American made - My newer Toyotas are built in Kentucky. Ford isn't building Rangers in the USA anymore.
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Paul
Rangers
Mon Oct 29 10:54:31 2001
Ford Rangers are built at the Twin Cities assembly plant in Minnesota. Ford is also going to build a plant in Dearborn, Michigan to start building Rangers in the next few years. Ford Rangers are as American build trucks as you can get.
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Pete
I stand corrected
Mon Oct 29 13:19:44 2001
For several years, non were built in the US. I'm glad to see Ford going back to United States taxpayers as a labor source.
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Mark
Re: Vehicle mileage!
Sun Oct 28 01:06:14 2001
Leasing can BITE! I've heard its better to park the thing when you reach your mileage limit than to pay by the mile (kilometer).
I bought a new '99 Ranger 2x, reg cab, short bed to haul with. It works fine and gets 20-21 mpg in mixed driving. Wish it had A/C and auto trany. It will be the employee vehicle when that time comes and I'll get the new truck then.
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minesweepers
employee vehicle
Sun Oct 28 11:56:58 2001
don't give an employee a stick to drive unless it's a dump truck.you will spend more money on burnt clutches than you can imagine
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Red
ALL of my trucks are "Dump Trucks"! eom
Sun Oct 28 18:21:37 2001
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MINESWEEPERS
OOOOPPS
Mon Oct 29 14:16:53 2001
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