# Management & Operations **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/management-operations/39.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [Housewashing process by the guy who can't burn metal](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/housewashing-process-by-the-guy-who-cant-burn-metal/9735)
**Author:** [@squidskc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/squidskc)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/housewashing-process-by-the-guy-who-cant-burn-metal/9735 "2023-05-25T18:56:48Z")
This is for @awesomewash1 but I’d like to hear if anyone’s process is any different. @racer did an awesome video about washing a house in a timely manner so check it out. Details. This house is one block away from mine… --- ## [About the Management & Operations category](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-management-operations-category/5451)
**Author:** [@magneticat](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/magneticat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-management-operations-category/5451 "2015-11-10T23:46:28Z")
Manage employees, customers, and your businesses operations. Learn about systems and best practices. --- ## [Anyone thinking about selling?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-thinking-about-selling/41103)
**Author:** [@lowellstevens](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/lowellstevens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-thinking-about-selling/41103 "2026-09-20T18:30:58Z")
When I was a teen my dad owned a pressure washing company in Western Kentucky. Worked with him in the summers doing window cleaning and pressure washing. Actually worked for a while editing the WCR magazine. Lot of hours… --- ## [Scheduling and rain](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/scheduling-and-rain/39987)
**Author:** [@Dirtyboy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dirtyboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/scheduling-and-rain/39987 "2025-05-14T23:25:59Z")
We are getting an uncharacteristically wet spring. It is raining for days then sun/non rain for two days, then back to rain for five days. This isn’t normal for us. Although it will make for some really green houses p… --- ## [Is SH mix environmentally safe?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/is-sh-mix-environmentally-safe/13295)
**Author:** [@nopressure](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/nopressure)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/is-sh-mix-environmentally-safe/13295 "2025-04-13T13:14:17Z")
I searched this forum and there seems to be conflicting opinions on this. I also searched Google and there also seems to be some gray area there as well. I ask because I see websites that do softwashing claim they use … --- ## [Buit a crm based around a different system of quoting/selling](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/buit-a-crm-based-around-a-different-system-of-quoting-selling/39833)
**Author:** [@skydivekevin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/skydivekevin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/buit-a-crm-based-around-a-different-system-of-quoting-selling/39833 "2025-04-13T03:00:57Z")
Hey all. I built a CRM specifically for pressure washing businesses, but it’s based on a different system than what you might be used to. Here’s the idea in a nutshell: When a customer calls asking for a quote (say, a h… --- ## [BOI stuff halted for those of you worried about it](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/boi-stuff-halted-for-those-of-you-worried-about-it/39411)
**Author:** [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/boi-stuff-halted-for-those-of-you-worried-about-it/39411 "2025-03-03T07:44:56Z")
--- ## [Client Pressure Washing Prep Checklist](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/client-pressure-washing-prep-checklist/39475)
**Author:** [@AAAPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AAAPressureWashing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/client-pressure-washing-prep-checklist/39475 "2025-01-19T17:04:54Z")
Curious to see if you all have any other suggestions or things that we might have overlooked. One of the challenges we’ve faced in our scheduling is unprepared properties like cars in driveways, furniture on patios, and… --- ## [Budgeting software](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/budgeting-software/39450)
**Author:** [@mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mwpws)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/budgeting-software/39450 "2025-01-11T18:36:17Z")
Hey guys I’m looking to see what everyone is using to manage their budgets. I’m looking for something cloud based that I can link to my bank that will download transactions which i can then put into budget categories. T… --- ## [COGS and expense tracking](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cogs-and-expense-tracking/39431)
**Author:** [@Anton\_C\_K](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Anton_C_K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cogs-and-expense-tracking/39431 "2025-01-05T22:20:02Z")
Starting fresh with a clean slate for the year has me reflecting on refining my processes and fine-tuning my pricing strategy. Previously, I’ve leaned on basic profit-and-loss tracking, grouping expenses into broad categ… --- ## [Built To Sell](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/built-to-sell/11696)
**Author:** [@squidskc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/squidskc)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/built-to-sell/11696 "2024-12-30T08:34:47Z")
It’s no secret my intention is to sell my business in 5 years. After reading Built To Sell I started a dang near dummy proof manual that anyone can pick up and run the business with little effort (hopefully) It’s not or… --- ## [Hiring Experienced Operator in NJ](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hiring-experienced-operator-in-nj/39362)
**Author:** [@HandyHomes](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/HandyHomes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/hiring-experienced-operator-in-nj/39362 "2024-12-06T00:12:20Z")
I’m thankful to this community for helping me learn so much just by reading everyone’s thoughtful posts. I thought you might have suggestions for where to source hiring an experienced operator (not seeing what I’m lookin… --- ## [BOI reporting to FINCEN](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/boi-reporting-to-fincen/37780)
**Author:** [@B16bri](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/B16bri)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/boi-reporting-to-fincen/37780 "2024-11-23T15:18:57Z")
Hello everyone. I know we all want to keep big brother and Uncle Sam out of our business. But we all know how crazy business can get so I just wanted to spread a friendly reminder that most small businesses now need to f… --- ## [Profit margin goals per tech](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/profit-margin-goals-per-tech/37759)
**Author:** [@Nashvillewash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nashvillewash)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/profit-margin-goals-per-tech/37759 "2024-11-20T19:19:31Z")
I am curious what others profit margin goals are per employee. Or maybe a rule of total sales a tech needs to wash to make it make sense. I want to hire a tech this year, but I am concerned I would price myself out of th… --- ## [End of season stats for 3rd year](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/end-of-season-stats-for-3rd-year/39205)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/end-of-season-stats-for-3rd-year/39205 "2024-10-24T13:31:06Z")
Hoo boy. This year was a bloodbath and found me coming back down to earth after thinking I was hot stuff last year. 33 jobs total making 53k on the books for an average ticket price of 1600. I literally have 5000$ wort… --- ## [House Fire from softwash. MUST READ!](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/house-fire-from-softwash-must-read/11553)
**Author:** [@SchertzServicesLLC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SchertzServicesLLC)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/house-fire-from-softwash-must-read/11553 "2024-10-15T12:48:27Z")
So I want to share my story with everyone. This is something that I want everyone to learn from! We now have an inspection process in place before we will wash a house. Last summer I was washing this dinky little house … --- ## [PC Operating Systems](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pc-operating-systems/39141)
**Author:** [@OldFatGuy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/OldFatGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pc-operating-systems/39141 "2024-09-27T16:33:50Z")
When one runs a small business we are pretty much bound to a windows operating system to run our business software. Or Phone Apps I was truly happy with Windows 7 pro. It just worked. ( I would still be using it unfortu… --- ## [Document and file organization](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/document-and-file-organization/39123)
**Author:** [@mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mwpws)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/document-and-file-organization/39123 "2024-09-23T03:48:14Z")
Hey Guys My goal for next year is to streamline and have a kind of order of operations for back of the house stuff. I’m guilty of just having piles of bills to be paid, emails to respond to etc. I’ve had an issue for se… --- ## [Who on here is using Customer Factor?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/who-on-here-is-using-customer-factor/38964)
**Author:** [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/who-on-here-is-using-customer-factor/38964 "2024-09-21T03:42:36Z")
Noticed several days ago that I wasn’t getting my blind copies of any mail sent to clients, mainly invoices and receipts. Have tried their help desk, no response in over 24 hours. I did finally have one go thru last nig… --- ## [Advice For Those Just Starting or Wanting To Start Their Business](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/advice-for-those-just-starting-or-wanting-to-start-their-business/10903)
**Author:** [@anon97184826](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon97184826)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/advice-for-those-just-starting-or-wanting-to-start-their-business/10903 "2024-09-10T22:33:42Z")
Preamble: I am starting my second year in business and would like to offer some help to those interested. Other members here may agree or disagree with what I say. If I say anything that you believe is incorrect, dangero… --- ## [QuickBooks problems](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/quickbooks-problems/38855)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/quickbooks-problems/38855 "2024-07-26T01:59:40Z")
Our CPA has been working with us using QuickBooks, and today we discovered she may be ‘washing her hands’ of this and now my wife is potentially having to do everything herself. She’s overwhelmed with all that needs to … --- ## [I had in mind cleaning a hotel](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-had-in-mind-cleaning-a-hotel/25762)
**Author:** [@PW.SP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PW.SP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-had-in-mind-cleaning-a-hotel/25762 "2024-07-14T16:57:44Z")
I posted like a month ago that the main hotel in the city was very dirty Images from other day; Today I have walked again in that area and it seems they have cleaned it(doesn’t seem like very good but I … --- ## [Building a powerwashing company in Spain](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/building-a-powerwashing-company-in-spain/24185)
**Author:** [@PW.SP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/PW.SP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/building-a-powerwashing-company-in-spain/24185 "2024-07-14T16:06:35Z")
Just joined the community. I’m happy I have found it. I am starting a company in Spain, a powewashing one. I may be the first one to do it in all the region (at least I have not been able to find one that does it yet). … --- ## [How are your sales this year compared to past?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-are-your-sales-this-year-compared-to-past/38721)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-are-your-sales-this-year-compared-to-past/38721 "2024-06-28T21:05:03Z")
Mine have taken an absolute beating. Weather’s been uncharacteristically cold but warming up. Have definitely been getting way fewer calls and inquiries than last year. Not sure if I’m terrible at my job, the economy … --- ## [Help with website](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/help-with-website/31387)
**Author:** [@Jarel](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Jarel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/help-with-website/31387 "2021-08-05T00:23:01Z")
I don’t know if I’m putting this in the right area. But I had this website https://jccexteriorcleaning.com/ built buy Mr. Pipline a couple years back, it’s all I could afford then. But I’m not a big fan of it (especially… --- ## [Tried to start a pressure washing company, ended up starting a software company](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tried-to-start-a-pressure-washing-company-ended-up-starting-a-software-company/37877)
**Author:** [@skydivekevin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/skydivekevin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/tried-to-start-a-pressure-washing-company-ended-up-starting-a-software-company/37877 "2024-06-07T04:01:47Z")
Hey all. I’m not selling anything yet, but here’s the story. About a year and a half ago, I started looking into starting a pressure washing business. While I was figuring everything out, I was researching to find softwa… --- ## [End of Season stats for my 2nd year](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/end-of-season-stats-for-my-2nd-year/37296)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/end-of-season-stats-for-my-2nd-year/37296 "2024-05-22T22:33:14Z")
Well my season is just about wrapped up (04/15-09/09). I have enough chemical to do one more roof wash and thats about all she wrote and since it takes a month to get here im just about done unless its house washes and w… --- ## [Customer/Property Lifecycle question](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/customer-property-lifecycle-question/38476)
**Author:** [@skydivekevin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/skydivekevin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/customer-property-lifecycle-question/38476 "2024-05-18T01:11:05Z")
I’d like to hear how y’all deal with the following situation. You are at a house doing a house wash, and you notice a stain on the driveway, and a gazebo out back that needs…help. You try to reach the customer, but can’… --- ## [Business Phone Messaging](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/business-phone-messaging/38431)
**Author:** [@LoganWashesStuff](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/LoganWashesStuff)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/business-phone-messaging/38431 "2024-05-14T20:33:09Z")
For those of you using VOIP providers for your business phone line, how do you deal with only sending 160 character long messages? I understand that texts that long are not needed often, but sometimes they are. I use gra… --- ## [Can donating a cleaning be tax deductible](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/can-donating-a-cleaning-be-tax-deductible/38218)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/can-donating-a-cleaning-be-tax-deductible/38218 "2024-04-05T13:04:35Z")
I don’t think it counts as a charitable donation, but there a way to have work you do for free help you come tax time? I’ve been thinking about cleaning some roofs on some churches that are looking A little rough. I’d d… [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/management-operations/39.md?page=1)