When the weather outside is frightful, and the covers on your bed feel oh-so delightful, it can be a major struggle to wake up, lace up your boots, and get on your window cleaning grind. But slush on the ground and a pile of snow on your truck shouldn’t stop you from going out and getting it! Although some people believe window cleaning is a “seasonal” job, the folks bundling up for a 5 am residential appointment in the heart of January would say otherwise, as would the window cleaner hunkering down in their office chair, creating mailers to send out in the springtime.
No matter what time of year it is, there is always something that can be done to propel you further into creating or maintaining a successful window cleaning business. So, don’t let a little snow stop you from running your empire. In this week’s Window Cleaner University article, we’ll talk about what window cleaning professionals do in the winter.
Save Your Money
We’ve heard the phrase, “hope for the best and plan for the worst.”
Now, we’re not saying to become pessimistic and expect bad things to happen. In fact, we are saying the opposite. Due to the fact that we already know it gets quiet in the wintertime, we suggest adopting a realistic mindset so you can set yourself up for success.
Adopting a pragmatic attitude will save you the trouble if your funds drop when the temperature does. If the thought of winter’s got you worrying, schedule extra work for yourself as early as that year’s spring, summer, and fall to put aside enough money to cover your winter bills. Plan ahead and save cash for food, work gear, home improvements, vehicle repairs, cold and flu medicine, and even a little extra for some hot cocoa for the family. Having enough cash to cover you will provide you peace of mind and give you more time to handle other winter window cleaning matters. Hope for the best and plan for the worst, and if it ends up being a warmer winter, then you’ll be in even better shape than you had planned. Either way, it is a win-win situation.
