24/08/2026
💙 A BIT OF AN UPDATE FROM ME & STEVEO'S 💙
As a lot of you know, I've been struggling with a few pain issues recently and I've been advised that I need to start slowing down a little.
The problem is, when you're self-employed, "slowing down" doesn't pay the bills, the VAT, the van, the equipment or all the other costs that come with running a business! 😂
So after nearly 12 years of doing pretty much everything myself, I think it's finally time for the next chapter of Steveo's.
I'm currently in the process, fingers crossed 🤞, of bringing someone on board next month. He'll work alongside me, be fully trained by me and learn exactly how I like things done. Eventually, when I need a day off or some time to recover, he'll be able to take my van out and provide the same standard of service you've come to expect from me.
I'm also in talks with a younger lad about joining me a couple of days a week and helping with canvassing and bringing new work into the business.
The goal? Enough work to eventually have two lads working full-time, while I'm still very much involved and hands-on, just without having to physically do everything myself every single day.
After 12 years, the workload is starting to take its toll and I need to start working a little smarter.
I'm incredibly proud of what I've built. Steveo's currently ranks amongst the top results on Google across Ripon, Harrogate and Thirsk, and we've also been recognised on ThreeBestRated.
I might not always be the cheapest — some of you probably think I'm the most expensive 😂 — but my prices are consistent regardless of which area you live in. I invest heavily in professional equipment and always aim to provide the same 5-star standard, clean after clean.
This year I pushed the business towards the VAT threshold, and the support from all of you has been unbelievable. I wouldn't have got here without customers continuing to book, recommend me and trust me with their properties.
Now it's time to hopefully grow Steveo's again while giving my body a little bit of a rest.
Nothing is set in stone yet and, as we all know, things don't always go to plan! But I'm currently talking with two potential members of staff and I'm excited to see where it goes.
Please bear with me while I work everything out, and I really hope you'll continue supporting Steveo's Exterior Cleaning Services through the next stage of the journey.
As always, I'll keep you all updated.
Here's to the next chapter of Steveo's. 💙💪