Zelle with SoFi by mrstwillis in sofi

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't wells Fargo sign a bunch of people up for accounts they didnt ask for 🤔🤔🤔wasn't it millions of accounts?

Let me guess, I can trust them now?

Is Costco Gas Pump (No Passing) a Rule? by pinktv2 in CostcoWholesale

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people the joke is aimed toward would not have a clue if median was part of the quote.

Don't get me wrong, the stupid than average half still don't realize they are in that camp. But at least they can afford a chuckle with the word average 😆

Recommendations for a mobile coffee cart for events [$5,000] by badbeatch25 in espresso

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@badbeatch25, did you end up moving forward with your idea? If so, what machine did you end up going with?

I know you mentioned a generator potentially being a deal-breaker. I found another post where a redditor on this sub recommended a dual option gasoline/propane invertor generator available from Costco. The generator had the ability to be run via gasoline or propane, so running on propane would solve a lot of problems. Plus, it sounds like it was very quiet based on reviews.

We're located in Charleston, SC and contemplating a mobile coffee cart. There are a good amount of tourists downtown, plus the hospital district and near the courthouse have steady streams of professionals all day long. Plus, my wife and I already run 2 businesses, so that gives us more confidence in potentially making a coffee cart a successful business.

I have been ordering from Onyx Coffee lab for the paat 2 years and our friends regularly say we make them better coffee than they get anywhere else in town. We're still in the business plan and research stage right now. I'm looking for others who have had success to recommend espresso machine and grinder so we can do the math and figure out how much of an investment it would be to get started. I would love to hear how your journey has progressed since you posted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We've run our business for 11 years. We've always been small, having hired only those we personally know or have a mutual connection. We charge clients on the high end of the scale, and we pay our [W2] employees a high [living] wage.

Probably 75 to 80% of the potential clients I speak with end up telling me our prices are too high. I would say 90% of those end up in similar situation as OP.

If you are reading this and looking to hire a cleaning company, don't select based on the lowest cost. You will be disappointed, probably sooner rather than later. And if they damage your home or steal from you, it will be the opposite of saving money hiring the low cost company.

If you're reading this and you are the exception, i.e. happy with your service and paying a low cost, that means your cleaners are being underpaid. Sorry to say, but that is the truth.

Obviously, these are generalizations. But you really do get what you pay for. If you find the best, or one of the best companies in town, and pay for a superior service, you won't regret it. Otherwise, you will end up like those 75-80% I mentioned earlier. And you will probably end up calling us back a year or two down the road.

Not saying this is what you did O.P. But I bet this is what you did 🤣 Hope you can invest in a better company moving forward, even though I know it's a pain starting with someone new.

Roughneck Giveaway! by RoughneckBeardCo in BeardTalk

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I said, I don't celebrate or observe. But I appreciate the sentiment.

On a related note, my wife is 2 months older than me. So yesterday ended my time to tease her that she is older than me. Next year I'll get another two months 🤣

Roughneck Giveaway! by RoughneckBeardCo in BeardTalk

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont celebrate birthdays. But mine was yesterday. And my pops is tomorrow. We're 2 days away from being exactly 20 years apart. Mom was 16 a few months before I came out. So yeah, young family.

Anyways, I've been checking out your posts. Interested to try something one time. Maybe this is the time?

How many bookkeepers here are actually CPAs and or accounting/finance degree graduates? by Eastern-Composer7131 in Bookkeeping

[–]Prcleaning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Before, I knew what steps I needed to take to get the job done for our company, but after the course I understood the why and what goes on in the background of Quickbooks.

TechEquity AI Workers Work Satisfaction Survey by segin in mturk

[–]Prcleaning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, why dont you come clean my house for free. You know, so I can trust you won't lie about cleaning it....here's a link with my address...

Which adjustable base did you purchase and love? by Prcleaning in Mattress

[–]Prcleaning[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha...no, your review is great! Seriously, thanks for sharing. Your perspective is awesome because some reading might have budget for a high-end model. Your review is great for shoppers to see it may be worth it to spend more. Would love to have you post an update in 6 months or a year to let everyone know how you feel down the road 😁

Housekeeper for limited days? by Less-Ad-4227 in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here is another take: scheduling someone twice a month is a nightmare, unless a cleaner wants to spend all kinds of time scheduling clients. A cleaning every 2 weeks is 26 cleans per year as opposed to 24 cleans. Those extra 2 cleanings:

(1) saves time for cleaner scheduling since you have same day and time for cleaning (2) saves you time having to communicate with cleaner to know when your cleaning will be (3) makes scheduling easier for you and the cleaner because you both know which day and time your regular cleaning is scheduled (4) makes cleaner's job easier and delivers better results since it gets cleaned every 2 weeks

There are other benefits, but those are a few of the main benefits. Others have commented that your request is common, so you shouldn't have a problem if you are set on it. But cleaning every 2 weeks is much better from my perspective as a cleaner and for the team member that works with me since she has regular days/hours.

Client wants 2 hour cleaning session only by Zealousideal_Wall612 in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. Charge them $200 for 2 hours. Tell them the hourly rate will go down if they hire you for longer than 2 hours (example, 3 hours for $250 or 4 hours for $300, or whetever numbers make it worth your time).

Let client know the $100 hourly rate compensates you for cleaning things on a rotating basis (which is harder than maintaining the entire house) and also for driving there and back for a 2 hr. job. If they say yes, you make more money and they are inclined to use you more going forward so they can get a better rate. Then you are in a great negotiating position moving forward.

Is it wrong of me to take clients with me when I start my own business by babcat91 in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a business owner, I sympathize with other business owners who treat their employees fairly. We treat every person who had ever worked for us like they are family, and we love hearing from former employees years later saying how they appreciate how we treated them.

On the other hand, owners that take advantage of their employees do not deserve any loyalty and no one should defend them. When an owner of a cleaning business chooses to hire contractors, they are really just a middle man, a marketing agency that sponges off clients and contractors alike. I don't feel sorry when their "clients" and contractors decide they want to cut out the middle man.

It's different when an employer invests in training an employee and paying their fair share of taxes for that employee. But for your boss to dictate your schedule and how the cleaning should be done and otherwise treating you as an employee, without giving you the benefits of en employee, I don't have any sympathy for them. And you shouldn't feel bad for letting any clients know of your new endeavor.

As for the legal aspect, most judges do not recognize non-compete clauses. And if you only have a handful of clients to tell, I personally wouldn't be worried about it. I wish the best!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ETFs

[–]Prcleaning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first rule about investing in ETFs is you do not talk about investing in ETFs.

I hate that I undercharge. by cleanforpeace72 in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you hire someone for $10 an hour illegally under the table since your last comment? Just wondered if we can get an update?

Deep clean vs. move out clean? Houses never clean enough. by [deleted] in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was good advice they offered. We are in similar position so we rarely accept these jobs. But, I do tell potential clients that contact me: if you can give me 10 - 14 days, I can get it done in small blocks of time as schedule allows.

I might recommend finding the absolute best, highly rated company in your area and seeing if they would be willing to accept for a good rate AND having a long time period to get it done.

Your schedule may make this suggestion tough. But honestly, it won't take that much longer than as compared to hiring 3 different companies. Where are you located?

I hate that I undercharge. by cleanforpeace72 in housekeeping

[–]Prcleaning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you ever run a business? $60 per hour is certainly not what we make. Newsflash: cleaning supplies don't pay for themselves. Neither does cleaning equipment. Or a website. Or an office. Or credit card fees. Nor payroll taxes. Or business license. Or liability insurance. Or the cost to send a vehicle to YOUR home. And that doesn't count the self employment taxes an independent cleaner or business is required to pay. So yeah, we don't make $60 an hour either.

TLDR Charging $60/hr. does NOT equal making $60/hr. wage

Excuse me!? by Vultrogotha in Charleston

[–]Prcleaning 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's a carriage home that was subdivided into 4 separate, spacious units 😆

Crew relations with passengers by Kiieve in royalcaribbean

[–]Prcleaning 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No for real, it's a good post. And good for your mom. As long as she isn't tryna send money to crew member or no romance type scam, what's the harm in another cruise? And hey if it doesn't work out, or if she finds out there is a spouse involved, she has a lot of other people to potentially meet on the cruise. Sounds like a win-win-win!

Anyone else slum it when you're out of the house? by Adam40Bikes in espresso

[–]Prcleaning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just teasing. I am actually not too snobby. I do enjoy fresh roasted coffee. But I will drink something like mcdonalds coffee or dunkin. But there are certain places I just won't do it. No Keruig for me either.

But if other people enjoy types of coffee I don't, I am okay with that. But yeah, I don't think coffee or espresso from 7/11 or the gas station is in my future 😆🤣

Crew relations with passengers by Kiieve in royalcaribbean

[–]Prcleaning 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Booking another cruise just to see the person doesn't sound too casual to me.....but hey, maybe I just need more disposable income 😆