OHbaby! Forums : thoughts please? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:11:26 +0000 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:02:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30009 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Fabulous idea. All the best on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=846809&title=thoughts-please#846809 Author: Glow
Subject: 30009
Posted: 21 November 2009 at 12:02pm

Fabulous idea. All the best on your new venture ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=846809&title=thoughts-please#846809 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Would love a cleaning fairy to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=846166&title=thoughts-please#846166 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 30009
Posted: 20 November 2009 at 5:42pm

Would love a cleaning fairy to visit me! 

How about advertising at the birthing ward at the hospital?  I will get a cleaning person if I ever have another baby, if just to help me through that first few weeks.  You could get a lot of people keep you on longer. 

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:42:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=846166&title=thoughts-please#846166 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : To tell you the truth I never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845352&title=thoughts-please#845352 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 30009
Posted: 20 November 2009 at 7:21am

To tell you the truth I never read ANY junk mail ..

The only one I did read was because it was half the size of an A4 and was laminated (turns out it was beauty therapy and it is in the house just next door!) anyway it had a magnet on the back, so its gone on the fridge so I can call her when Im back at work and have more disposable income.

It was probably pricey, but definately got my attention.

And, im a bit late .. but I do like the from $20.00 part, I would never consider cleaner that didnt list some kind of price as I figure they would come give me an exorbitant quote and "waste my time" ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845352&title=thoughts-please#845352 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Muz wrote:I think having the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845292&title=thoughts-please#845292 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 10:17pm

Originally posted by Muz Muz wrote:

I think having the 'from $20' part is fab - i also would throw it out if it didnt say how much - thinking i could never afford a cleaner!!


yep that's why i really want to put a price on there.....but don't want to have too much writing on there as people wouldn't want to read it all

DH has printed them off for me today.......i left it as
FROM $20 depending on size of house and also added 'call vanessa for a quote' on the bottom


thanks for all your input ladies!! if you're in chch, spread the word ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845292&title=thoughts-please#845292 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : nzpiper wrote:put it in my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845281&title=thoughts-please#845281 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 10:12pm

Originally posted by nzpiper nzpiper wrote:

put it in my letterbox   if only.

But seriously...where are you based? I have a friend with twins who has said she would like a cleaner. She's in styx mill


i live in north beach....feel free to pass on my number ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:12:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845281&title=thoughts-please#845281 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : my2angels wrote:Love the name...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845265&title=thoughts-please#845265 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 10:05pm

Originally posted by my2angels my2angels wrote:

Love the name Vanessa!

You gonna do ovens? I hate cleaning ovens.... and windows. Would pay for someone to do my ovens and windows! I would love the idea of a cleaner even for just an hour a week but hate the idea of someone seeing my house dirty!


oh god no!! DH always moans about the state of the oven so i tell him to clean it or i'll get someone in to do it for me...i HATE those jobs lol

but then, if there's money in it, i guess i could manage ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845265&title=thoughts-please#845265 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Love the name Vanessa! You gonna...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845106&title=thoughts-please#845106 Author: my2angels
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 8:28pm

Love the name Vanessa!

You gonna do ovens? I hate cleaning ovens.... and windows. Would pay for someone to do my ovens and windows! I would love the idea of a cleaner even for just an hour a week but hate the idea of someone seeing my house dirty!
]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845106&title=thoughts-please#845106 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : What about adding in ironing...DH...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845101&title=thoughts-please#845101 Author: linda
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 8:26pm

What about adding in ironing...DH has been making lots of smart comments about how I could at the very least do the ironing and I can't stand it. I want a cleaner and someone who also irons!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:26:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845101&title=thoughts-please#845101 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I think it sounds good. I too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845009&title=thoughts-please#845009 Author: pikelets
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 7:46pm

I think it sounds good. I too like the $20 otherwise I would never ring as I would think it would be too much.   
]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=845009&title=thoughts-please#845009 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : great idea!! Good luck, hope it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844999&title=thoughts-please#844999 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 7:44pm

great idea!!  Good luck, hope it works out for you

]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:44:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844999&title=thoughts-please#844999 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I think having the &#039;from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844997&title=thoughts-please#844997 Author: Muz
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 7:42pm

I think having the 'from $20' part is fab - i also would throw it out if it didnt say how much - thinking i could never afford a cleaner!! At $20 ish then people might be keen to get you in to quote on how much they can get cleaned for that amount of money - if that makes sense!!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844997&title=thoughts-please#844997 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : put it in my letterboxif only. But...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844851&title=thoughts-please#844851 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 6:30pm

put it in my letterbox   if only.

But seriously...where are you based? I have a friend with twins who has said she would like a cleaner. She's in styx mill]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:30:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844851&title=thoughts-please#844851 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I like the from $20 as well, because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844776&title=thoughts-please#844776 Author: minik8e
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 5:46pm

I like the from $20 as well, because it gives me an idea that I just might in fact being able to afford a cleaner, even if it's just for an hour a week or something doing mundane tasks. If I got one which just said "prices reasonable" I would probably throw it out, because "reasonable" has an entirely different meaning to various people. "From $20" gives a starting point.

Good luck!!!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844776&title=thoughts-please#844776 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I like the from $20 as well because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844701&title=thoughts-please#844701 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 5:09pm

I like the from $20 as well because I would have no idea how much a cleaner costs and that at least sets a mark.

I think its a great idea Vanessa, I hope it works for you ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:09:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844701&title=thoughts-please#844701 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Oh & also meant to add I love...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844440&title=thoughts-please#844440 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 3:06pm

Oh & also meant to add I love the name "The Cleaning Fairy" & I would expect to pay around the $40 mark as that is pretty much on par.

I would not necessarily go for the cheapest but for someone who is honest, respectful of my property and does a good job.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844440&title=thoughts-please#844440 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : T_Rex wrote:The flipside of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844435&title=thoughts-please#844435 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 3:02pm

Originally posted by T_Rex T_Rex wrote:

The flipside of that Jazzy is that I would have presumed a *cleaning fairy* was way more than that, and so if it didn't say an amount I'd probably just throw it out thinking I couldn't afford it. Most people get what "from $20" means don't they? Especially when you add "depending on the size of the house".
With the "from $20" on it I'd probably ring you if I was local, even just for a quote.


so what you are saying is you know the house can not be cleaned for $20 & you would still ring for a quote to see how much it would be...and this is basses on a flyer that says from $20. Now to me you make no sense.

A cleverly worded flyer can attract a lot of potential customers, & that is what is required. I am giving my option to try & help with giving a different options that may help.

On a flyer you can put price lists etc, email contacts..make up a web page..the list is endless, if you want to make it into a business, big or small.


]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844435&title=thoughts-please#844435 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I think it looks good, good luck!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844328&title=thoughts-please#844328 Author: EmDee
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 1:56pm

I think it looks good, good luck!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844328&title=thoughts-please#844328 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : The flipside of that Jazzy is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844324&title=thoughts-please#844324 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 1:55pm

The flipside of that Jazzy is that I would have presumed a *cleaning fairy* was way more than that, and so if it didn't say an amount I'd probably just throw it out thinking I couldn't afford it. Most people get what "from $20" means don't they? Especially when you add "depending on the size of the house".
With the "from $20" on it I'd probably ring you if I was local, even just for a quote.

Good luck Vanessa ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844324&title=thoughts-please#844324 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I wish you were in Auckland. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844275&title=thoughts-please#844275 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 1:17pm

I wish you were in Auckland.

I think I may be temped to change the from $20 to see how reasonable & affordable my rates are. or something like that. As most would think you will charge $20 & may get put off if what they want is around $40.
It will also give you a bit of flexibility to up prices when needed.

A friend of mine does cleaning for a lady $40 for the morning & then got a couple more jobs through word of mouth from that lady.

Good luck with it...also why not approach local daycare's or kindys they may be willing to pay for cleaning....worth a shot]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844275&title=thoughts-please#844275 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : Looks good to me. Sounds good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844251&title=thoughts-please#844251 Author: angel4
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 1:05pm

Looks good to me. Sounds good to me too. If only i could convince dh that i need a cleaner lol. Good luck in finding work hun]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:05:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844251&title=thoughts-please#844251 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : If only you were in Auckland!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844158&title=thoughts-please#844158 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 11:47am

If only you were in Auckland! Looks good.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844158&title=thoughts-please#844158 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : I think it is a great idea, I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844156&title=thoughts-please#844156 Author: clover
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 11:46am

I think it is a great idea, I've never had a flyer like that through my letterbox and for $20 would certainly consider it.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:46:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844156&title=thoughts-please#844156 <![CDATA[thoughts please? : so we are at the point where if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844147&title=thoughts-please#844147 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 30009
Posted: 19 November 2009 at 11:38am

so we are at the point where if i don't get a part time job, we are never going to get anywhere LOL

i already do housecleaning for one lady, so thought it would be the easiest 'job' to get then i can work in my own time and still be able to do school activities with jack etc

so i've made up a flyer and am going to do a mail drop.....what do you think? do i need to change/add/delete anything?? if you got this in the letterbox, would you read it or just throw it away?

it has a picture on the top and bottom just to grab attention and make it pretty
thanks!



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Call Vanessa - 382 2580 or 021 689 910]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:38:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30009&PID=844147&title=thoughts-please#844147