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The trend toward tiled and hard floor surfaces in Australia has been growing for many years now. This has resulted in a new type of business to develop and thrive. The majority of hard floor surfaces require regular professional cleaning and maintenance because a standard mop and bucket just doesn’t do the job. From grout cleaning and floor scrubbing to floor sealing and marble polishing, the list of services required by this growing market is as long as your arm. And wherever there is a growing market, there is opportunity.

The tile, grout and stone maintenance business requires a very small investment but can be highly profitable and very rewarding for the business owners involved. In many cases customers of ours in this business report earnings of $150,000 to $250,000 plus per year from one van. Many even start out part time on the weekends and build their business into a full time venture. And others add this business to an existing one for addition income and growth.

Here’s a few reason why those in this business love it…
• Excellent cashflow and a huge market (more hard floors are laid every day!)
• Highly Profitable ($95-$150/Hour)
• Low overheads and stock holdings
• Low initial investment with high returns
• High referral based businesses
• Add on sales potential and Reward for effort
• Portability (Go anywhere) and Flexibility (You work the hours you want!)
• High need for professionals in this area
• No crazy franchise or on-going fees
• Comprehensive training & support (1300 Technical Advice Line)

A Checklist – So what do you need to get started?

MACHINERY – Must Haves…
□ Vacman Dizzy Disc Floor Scrubber Polisher
□ Solution Tank Fitted
□ Pad Holder
□ Medium Nylon Brush
□ Abrasive Brush
□ Regular Speed Floor Pad Kit (Set includes: White, Gorilla & Brown)
□ Lambswool Buffing Pad
□ Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Great Extras…
□ Strait-line UHS Burnisher
□ UHS Floor Pad Kit
□ Blower / Air Mover – For drying floors

For Marble Polishing (Optional)…
□ ProGlo Classic Polishing Machine

ACCESSORIES
□ Industrial Broom with Handle
□ Aluminium Floor Squeegee
□ Corner Pad Floor Tool Kit (Includes handle, holder & 12 x Pads)
□ Grout Brush & Handle
□ Australia’s Best Mop Complete
□ Poly Cotton Mop Complete
□ Wringer Bucket
□ Padco Applicator Complete (Includes: Handle, T-Bar & Refill)
□ Padco Applicator Replacement Refill
□ Bag of White Toweling Rags

For Marble Polishing (Optional)…
□ Diamonds
□ Steel Wool
□ Marble Floor Pads

CHEMICALS
□ Bonza
□ Bobby Dazzler
□ Phos Power
□ Rocky
□ Poultice Pro
□ Porcelain Pro
□ RSB
□ Material Safety Data Sheets

Floor Sealers…
□ Professional Seal
□ Colour & Depth Seal

For Marble Polishing (Optional)…
□ Pro-Glo Powder
□ Stone Glo

TRAINING & SUPPORT
□ 1300 Advice & Support Phone Line

Training, knowledge & back up support is absolutely vital for success in the tile, grout and stone cleaning industry. Having someone knowledgeable to talk to when you need it can make all the difference. For example, knowing what services to offer and up-selling strategies to implement can drastically improve your income. Having fast service and delivery of essential supplies can mean less downtime. Understanding end use cost and job profitability can give you confidence when others are hesitating.

Creating Profitable Partnerships – Profit from our experience and passion in helping build successful businesses!
For the right people, this industry presents an opportunity to build a thriving maintenance business with goodwill that you can sell for a profit or continue to build. We would love to share with you the tips, secrets and lessons we have learnt over 30 years of helping thousands of businesses to success. It’s our passion to help you. At TSS we believe every transaction must be a WIN WIN. When you win at Total Supply Solutions and your business benefits, together we grow, develop and improve.

The key to our long term success and good reputation is the on-going service and support we provide every day! When you know you’ve got fast, hassle-free support backing you up, the stress of running your own business is so much easier handle.

Our experienced team can cover it all. The TSS team is looking forward to meeting you and chatting about how you can build the type of business you have always dreamed of. Call us now on 1300 822 626.

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