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    What's the biggest thing you're struggling with in your business?

    Do you have another detailer in your area who you trust or could sub-contract the work too? That way they're still "your" customers and you can retain them for the future when perhaps you're less busy...and you don't have to worry about employee wages, fees, etc. You can structure an agreement...
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    What's the biggest thing you're struggling with in your business?

    Hi Everyone, Quick question as a survey to see if we can help eachother with our biggest struggles. What's the biggest thing you're struggling with your detailing business right now?
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    Google search results

    There's another forum thread on this topic that has some answers that may be of some help: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-make-money-detailing-cars/99960-website-search-engine-optimization-advertizing.html Something that's easy that you can do right now are get your business at the...
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    Bonds, insurance, license

    Everyone else's advice on licenses is spot on...check with a small business development center (SBDC), SCORE, or the Small business administration for your area. They should be able to walk you through that process. As far as insurance and bonds, if you go without at first, it is a risk. But...
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    Starting a business rinseless wash vs regular wash

    I agree with @willy wang. Go waterless...it's cheaper and easier than rinseless, and you'll never have to worry about water or hoses. Also, know the laws regarding water and water reclamation for your state, county, city. Everyone has different restrictions on water useage at different times...
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    What not to do

    When I started out, my target market was WAYYYYY too big. I told everyone that I was for everyone and anyone with a vehicle...which isn't true and is not a great strategy. The one winning strategy in this area that has been extremely successful for me was to define and know my target market SO...
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    Accounting Software

    If you're looking for free software For accounting I'd go with Wave: https://www.waveapps.com/ ...It's fairly simple and easy to use. For CRM I use Zoho https://www.zoho.com/crm/zohocrm-pricing.html?src=crm-home-top ...if you scroll down the page, you'll see their free edition which is...
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    Website, SEO, advertizing

    If you're looking for a free keyword planner for seo here's a good one: Keyword Tool: FREE Alternative to Google Keyword Planner Try to look for keywords that are under-priced but heavily searched. A good example would be for someone looking to market their fitness products or training...
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    Diving in head first...

    You don't need a google ad service...BUT just b/c you hand out business cards and put up a website even with google ads doesn't mean customers are going to fall out of the sky. First things first, you should think about what you're REALLY offering people. Fromt he looks of your cards you go...
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    New logo design. Input needed on 3 possibilities...

    Change the cursive that says mobile detailing below the first one and that's PERFECT. I think you should use this logo on ALL of your marketing materials. Imagine how easy you're going to be remembered riding around town with the reflective R's on the side of your vehicle, your business cards...
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    Cannot understand why i havent got ANY BUSINESS

    If you want to bring new customer and retain older customers, I suggest you offer a referal and a loyalty program. First about the referral program: This allows your customers who love you, to receive an incentive for recruiting their friends. It's worked WONDERS for me in my mobile...
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    What Do you Think Of my prices?

    Think to yourself about these questions to help you better price your services. 1) What is your competition charging? Like @paul_g said, don't undervalue your services just to undercut your competition. In some cases to the consumer lower price = lower quality 2) How much does it cost you...
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    Price list...

    If you could answer a few questions, this might help us help you. 1) What is your competition charging in the area? 2) How much does it cost YOU to break even on your service offerings? 3) How much value are you bringing to your customers?
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