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Best Sources for Used Carpet Cleaning Vans

mikesf — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:42:57 +0000

Used Cargo Van

Finding a good, used cargo van for your carpet cleaning business has gotten a lot easier with the use of the Internet but still requires some time and effort. The Internet expands the options available so it takes more time to sort through all the available information.

The good news is you’re much more likely to get the van you want at the price you want if you’re diligent and patient. A reliable carpet cleaning van to pair up with your truck mount carpet cleaning equipment is critical for your business success.

Auto and truck dealerships and classified ads are still the dominant ways of finding used vehicles. They’ve both adapted themselves to the web to the benefit of consumers. Let’s take a look at these two options and how best to leverage their online presence for finding your next carpet cleaning van.

Auto and truck dealerships are where you’ll [more]

Box Truck or Cargo Van?

mikesf — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:13:10 +0000

What is a Box Truck? A box truck is a vehicle usually ranging in size from 14 to 24 feet that carries a separate cargo area i.e. box, that sits atop the chassis or truck frame. The cargo area is separate from the cab and usually there is no access from the cab to the cargo area. The cargo area is accessible via a rear garage-type door that rolls up. The most common use for these trucks is as moving vans, rental trucks e.g. Ryder or U-Haul and for appliance or furniture delivery.

Box trucks are made by a wide range of companies. GMC, Freightliner, International, Isuzu, Ford, Nissan are only a partial list of manufacturers. They’re also available in diesel or gas models so the decision to consider a box truck will take a considerable amount of homework. However, once your homework is done, there are a plethora of sites on [more]

Carpet Cleaning Vans – Overview

mikesf — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:27:38 +0000

Welcome! Carpet cleaning is one of today’s fastest growing small businesses. Entrepreneur.com reports that six of the Top 10 fastest growing franchises for 2010 are cleaning companies! While buying a franchise is one option, you don’t need one to be successful. The biggest reason for this is the use of truck mount carpet cleaning equipment. Carpet cleaning vans equipped with truck mount ’steam extraction’ machines can provide professional carpet cleaning services on par with those from the largest companies. This ‘level playing field’ provides a great opportunity for starting a new carpet cleaning business or expanding an existing one. Whether your customer base is commercial, residential or both, a reliable carpet cleaning van and truck mount carpet cleaning equipment are key to your companies success.

What kind of van do I need and how do I configure it? Here’s an overview of what kinds of vans to look for, how [more]