Setting Up Your Very Own Cleaning Business

By Michael Fosdike


How does starting your own cleaning business while making money and being your own boss sound? Owning a cleaning business requires minimal amount of start up costs, and you can set your own hours while providing good customer service.

Cleaning is something that a lot of people really do not like to do. Especially for working parents or those who take care of pets, cleaning the house takes a lot of time, and it can be hard to keep up with the work each week.

Providing a cleaning service means that all aspects of house cleaning is what your job will be. Things from sweeping, mopping and vacuuming to dusting and washing windows are all part of the package. Additionally, doing dishes, laundry and taking out garbage may be what the customer needs.

While you are getting your business started, remember that you will need to advertise to get the word out. Hand out business cards and make signs or put an ad in a community bulletin board. In addition, word of mouth will help a lot, so talk to friends and family.

Social networking is a big way to share information about your business as well as get new customers. Once you developed some contacts, you can start to schedule appointments to talk about price, responsibilities and options.

Create a contract once you agree to begin to work with a customer. This will protect both of you while reducing confusion as the job progresses.

You can choose to either charge for the job or by the hour. Either way, be specific and also think about the cost of supplies as you set prices. Also, find out whether or not the supplies will be in the home or if you have to bring your own.

It is very important for anyone in this business to be honest and develop a relationship with customers so they can learn to trust you. This will go a long way in establishing a longstanding professional relationship.




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