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pjclean
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« on: July 28, 2011, 10:27:07 PM » |
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Hi guys & girls
i'm looking to take someone on a couple days a week but haven't really got a clue where to start.
what rates would people expect for a window cleaning assistant? are they best paid per house or daily rate? i was going to start them off accompanying me but might set them up with their own few houses etc when they find their feet.
has anyone else taken on help? can you give any advice please?
cheers
Paul
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ESCORTTDI
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 11:07:59 PM » |
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murky area that one
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fifer
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2011, 11:33:35 PM » |
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I find the best way is to give them an hourly rate,if you pay them by the amount of houses cleaned the standard of work is affected,missed windows,gates left open, etc etc.
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davesharp
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 11:07:15 PM » |
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I find the best way is to give them an hourly rate,if you pay them by the amount of houses cleaned the standard of work is affected,missed windows,gates left open, etc etc.
BEST WAY MATE |
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wain
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 07:04:07 PM » |
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hourly rate is best, but you have to then decide if you employ them and pay their tax/nic or do you pay them more and they go self employed as a subcontractor. Other half employs me, she pays my tax/nic etc, i dont earn a fortune but cos i am married to the boss that dont matter  . and she does spend some of the profits on me. |
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chris morgan
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2011, 09:28:53 PM » |
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take care who you take on as there are people out there ready to take advantage of SICK pay etc  |
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enjoy today its only hear once
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squeegeeboy luke
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2012, 04:11:28 PM » |
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take care who you take on as there are people out there ready to take advantage of SICK pay etc Yes! Or just work slowly. How do you source hard-working sub-contractors who take work seriously? |
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swas
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2012, 09:11:39 PM » |
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get them to work on a self employed basis, get them to sign an agreement disclaiming you from them recieving any injuries while using your gear. no stress.
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squeegeeboy luke
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« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2012, 01:59:27 AM » |
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true! i have done that and only pay percent of work done, so not loosing that way, but loose out if guys don't work and customers cancel  |
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wain
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2012, 06:47:53 PM » |
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pay an hourly rate and make sure they are aware that they are employed on a trial basis for two reasons
1- are they up to the job
2- do they like the work
give them about 12 weeks then make a decision, review the situation see if they are up to it, may have to try a few but its worth it.
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squeegeeboy luke
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2012, 10:44:39 PM » |
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Supposedly this is a recession and unemployment up, but I've approached some people looking for work and they said scared of ladders or mocked window cleaning as if idiots job.... too many lazy bums sooner be on benefits than do hard graft !  |
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