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Archive through February 07, 2006

The TVClubHouse: General Discussion ARCHIVES: 2006 Mar. ~ 2006 May: 4 C's (Colleen's Cleaning and Clutter Control): Archive through February 07, 2006 users admin

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Baby
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01-08-2006

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
"Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control" or "Mama's Cleaning & Clutter Control"

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
I like Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control....

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    

Baby's suggestion looks great to me!

Or simply: Colleen's Clutter Control

Lucy
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10-08-2002

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lucy a private message Print Post    
I definitely like Baby's 4 C's alliteration suggestion (especially when MameB put it into fancy print).

Here are two more....

A Clean & Organized Home - By Colleen

Colleen's Customized Cleaning Service - Cleaning, Organizing...you name it!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I like the fact that you are stating organizing. It gives your business a different perspective. You aren't just cleaning a home, but you are bringing organization to it.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Monday, February 06, 2006 - 9:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
First, good for you, Skootzy! I love your energy and resilience, I really do. You're a 'glass half full' person and I admire that.

IMHO, your business name should be short and memorable, but most importantly it should leave no doubt about what services you offer. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the C'lean and Clean by Colleen suggestions. I think the longer names certainly leave no doubt about what services you offer--but are a bit too long.

You know, you don't have to use your own name. You could come up with a pseudonym. I mean, you could you use Doris Does Dirt (LOL) or Tidy Tillie---or, not use a personal name and, instead, go with something like CleanSweep or a more staid, geographic reference such as London Cleaning Service.

How to get started?

I know that in the U.S., S.C.O.R.E. (website: SCORE) is a terrific resource for first-time business people. It consists of retired, successful business people who can work with you 1:1 on helping to develop a business plan--figure out budgets/taxes, etc. (Yes, even you should have one.) The website has lots of advice and, I understand, a desktop guide for getting started. Not sure if Canadian business people are involved, but I'd bet they are. Even if they aren't, a lot of the recommendations would probably apply to any startup business. Good luck!

Here's another site, tailored to people starting a cleaning service: Entrepreneur Site. (The actual page for the particular article on this site wouldn't load properly. When you visit Entrepreneur.com, type in 'cleaning business' in the white 'search' space at the top of the page. Then choose the first article listed on the following page, entitled, Tips for Starting a Cleaning Business.)

Serenity
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06-28-2005

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 6:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serenity a private message Print Post    
How about Organized C'lean ?

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Need more help again all.

I think I am going with 4 C's
Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control Service

I am not sure how to write 4 C's

4-Cees
4-C's
4 c's
4CS
4C's

any ideas or a vote would be greatly appreciated

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
4 C's

Lucy
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10-08-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lucy a private message Print Post    
and then there's always...
Four C's
For C's
Foresee's

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
CCCC

Gradstudent
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07-10-2005

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gradstudent a private message Print Post    
Organized C'Lean

Serenity, that is really clever!

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
During last night's sleepless moments these popped up:

Tidy Solutions
Shipshape
Tidy Home
The Dapper Home
The Spiffy Home
Colleen's Pick-Me-Up
The Groomed Home
Preen by Colleen
Colleen's System
Persnickety

ETA Oops, I should have scrolled up; didn't realise you had already chosen. Late to the party as usual.LOL
Good luck, Skootz!

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Those are awesome ideas Lum..thanks for even thinking of me during your sleepless night. You can sometimes do your best thinking when you are in bed...but the magic is to remember these thoughts in the morning lol

Talked to ~RG~ this morning and she helped me decide on the 4 C's as it would be in the front of the phone book for advertising etc., (if it came to that down the road lol)


Coco
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07-13-2000

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 10:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Coco a private message Print Post    
Skootz, I'm just now catching up...

I love Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control (4 C's).

That business name immediately made my heart jump for joy and I was willing to pick up the phone and hire YOU!


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 12:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Thanks Coco. The only disavantage of anyone from TVCH hiring me would be (as I covered up above) you would have to cover my transportation costs to your place and also the cost of a Nanny here at my house :-)

I wish I could just jump on a plane and help each and every one of you. I would love that..but my family wouldn't

I have just talked to my "Creative Designer", she is a good friend of mine and she will look into creating some type of logo and flyer for me. woohoo

I talked to my accountant of what I can and cannot do regarding starting this business. So we are a go....this is scary for me but very exciting.

I am off to Sams tomorrow to start purchasing supplies etc., to start and I am just needing to book someone to work for.

Jagger
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08-07-2002

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jagger a private message Print Post    
How about

"A C'lean Sweep"

I like the idea of having the "A" in front in case you do any advertising, better to be at the top of the list.

Wargod
Moderator

07-16-2001

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
ACK! Is it cleaning, clutter and control or cleaning and clutter control?

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
Its Colleen's Cleaning, Clutter & Control

Vee
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02-23-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Sorry, Skootz, but that doesn't make sense. Clutter Control makes sense, but clutter and control does not. What are you going to control? (I know that you want to say that you are controlling clutter, but the name as written does not say that.) What about Colleen's Cleaning and Clutter Control?

Vee
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02-23-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
I see that you are going with 4 C's...but after that, what about rearranging...

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skootz a private message Print Post    
ack...yes it is Colleen's Cleaning & Clutter Control

I think I have been using my brain too much today lol..thanks for the clear up for me Vee

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'd think if you have to come in and clutter the place, well, that would cost extra

Cher
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08-18-2004

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 3:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cher a private message Print Post    
Skootz - I wished I lived near you because I have always wanted to go into business organizing. I am the organize Queen at work and home. My son has a fit because I am always putting away and picking up. Great name on your business and I wish you the very best! Someday I will be able to have my own! Hopefully!

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I've got to go pick up my kids from school, but I'll change it when I get back Skootz.