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SallyPick

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Apr 23, 2009 1:59 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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My husband and I are thinking of starting our own "trash out" business and I would appreciate any and all advice and words of wisdom. We have both been in the retail and food business all our lives, so we have no experience with this new and booming business.

How do we market ourselves, how much do we charge, do we use employees or independent contractors, etc.

This business involves cleaning, painting, minor repairs, general landscaping, and hauling trash from foreclosed properties before the bank puts them up for sale. It`s booming here in N. CA and these "trash out" companies are raking it in.

Anyone here involved in this business who could give us some guidance?

Thanks in advance!

DavidJackson

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Apr 23, 2009 3:14 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Sally, I don`t know if anyone here is involved in that type of business, but here`s what I would do. Go online and do a search for trash or junk hauling businesses in nearby states, and talk to the owners of those companies about what type of marketing works best for them.

Let them know that you live in another state, and won`t be competing with them directly. It`s been my experience that most business owners are happy to help out a colleague.

Another option is to contact one of the many trash/junk hauling franchises, pose as a prospect, and pick their brain. Request their information, and learn as much as you can about their business.

David Jackson

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SallyPick

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Apr 23, 2009 3:40 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks David, calling businesses out of state seems like a great idea

I was hesitant to call local people for the reason you mentioned, and am happy to hear that most business owners like to help out their colleagues. Gives me a little more confidence as I head to the phone.

Thanks again!

DavidJackson

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Apr 23, 2009 3:56 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks David, calling businesses out of state seems like a great idea

Thanks again!

Anytime, Sally. Best of luck to you!

David Jackson

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CraigL

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Apr 24, 2009 10:18 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Is this a franchise of some sort?

SallyPick

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Apr 27, 2009 12:43 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I have no idea if there are franchises, but we`re looking into starting our own company.
The market for this is HOT HOT HOT right now due to all the foreclosures, and I see it as a great opportunity.

It`s a very sad situation but "trash out" services are in huge demand right now.

DavidJackson

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Apr 27, 2009 12:52 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I have no idea if there are franchises, but we`re looking into starting our own company.

There are a million trash hauling franchises out there. I suspect like with many franchises, some of them are plain garbage!

David Jackson

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SallyPick

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Apr 27, 2009 1:08 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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"There are a million trash hauling franchises out there. I suspect like with many franchises, some of them are plain garbage!"

David Jackson

LOL David, I`m sure they are!

promoter11

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Apr 27, 2009 1:28 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hi Sally, I suggest creating a website, something simple but informative. Then, marketing that site locally via sponsored listings, and possibly link-exchange with real estate agents. Also, a press release to your area`s online news will bring clicks to your site. Articles also do this. What better way to learn about the business than to write about it (with the help of your colleagues and research).

Chec out articles I`ve written on marketing yourself online. What`s more, these published articles are links to my website.

DavidJackson

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Apr 27, 2009 1:50 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Sally, feel free to check out my Free Marketing Tips Blog as well. And you can`t beat the price of my information!

David Jackson

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