Greetings!!
I appreciate your time taking a look at my question.
I have had a Part-time Carpet cleaning business for over ten years. The last two years, I went full time. I have finally started to get to the point where I am asking the customers to either agree to be put on a waiting list or to call me back. This I describe as a "good problem", but I am loosing out on money. However, I am getting nervous, because I don't know how long this will last or if I am burning bridges with future potential customers or if I am playing games with my companies reputation. Don't get me wrong, I am not having people break down the door, but business is busy.
My problem
I lack business skills or the know how to run a business. I am fine and profitable and happy with me in my van, but beyond that, I have no clue how to handle a business. I read a couple of books, the best one was The E Myth Revisited. Great book. I started to put those practices into play, but I don't know how to go with hiring a staff (2 or 3 people). In particular, how I should pay them, what to supply them, what does the industry say.
If I get another truck and take into account all of my overhead, I don't feel it is worth the risk. Am I wrong on that?
Should I just work out a deal with someone with a 1099 and just break off a piece while they use all their supplies?
Questions
Does anyone know of any course or mentor I can follow to expand my business?
Does anyone know who I can reach out to and ask questions ?
I would really appreciate it.
I appreciate your time taking a look at my question.
I have had a Part-time Carpet cleaning business for over ten years. The last two years, I went full time. I have finally started to get to the point where I am asking the customers to either agree to be put on a waiting list or to call me back. This I describe as a "good problem", but I am loosing out on money. However, I am getting nervous, because I don't know how long this will last or if I am burning bridges with future potential customers or if I am playing games with my companies reputation. Don't get me wrong, I am not having people break down the door, but business is busy.
My problem
I lack business skills or the know how to run a business. I am fine and profitable and happy with me in my van, but beyond that, I have no clue how to handle a business. I read a couple of books, the best one was The E Myth Revisited. Great book. I started to put those practices into play, but I don't know how to go with hiring a staff (2 or 3 people). In particular, how I should pay them, what to supply them, what does the industry say.
If I get another truck and take into account all of my overhead, I don't feel it is worth the risk. Am I wrong on that?
Should I just work out a deal with someone with a 1099 and just break off a piece while they use all their supplies?
Questions
Does anyone know of any course or mentor I can follow to expand my business?
Does anyone know who I can reach out to and ask questions ?
I would really appreciate it.