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  • AndreCollison
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    • Sep 2010
    • 59

    #16
    Starting with a Home Cleaning Business

    A simple way to start a home cleaning business is with the use of a mop and a bucket; you can learn how to start a home cleaning business. However, many other people have mops and buckets, so in order to succeed; have a strategic planning, proper attention and good marketing of your service.

    First, survey your territory. Is there a new development going up in your town? Promote you business. Start dropping business cards or distribute flyers in or on the mailboxes. Offer a move-in special for clients who happens to be your first customers. Have some marketing strategies like giving discounts for the third or fourth cleaning to encourage them to contact you every time they need to clean up their homes.

    In order to save up gas and time when you will likely have customers spread out, try consolidating your area and arrange your route. Therefore, you must be very much familiar to your vicinity. This may save you a lot of money from transportation expenses. Are there apartment units or other neighborhoods around your vicinity where you can promote and market your business? Since using a home cleaning service is often considered a luxury, target neighborhoods that are more likely to have that type of disposable income such as exclusive villages and those who care to let others clean their homes.

    Look for houses that are for sale. They need to be kept clean for showings, and could likely use your services. They may also need a move out cleaning. Also, you can contact new owners and suggest you continue cleaning the house. What a very simple and easy way to start a home cleaning business.

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    • AndreCollison
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      • Sep 2010
      • 59

      #17
      How to start your cleaning business

      How to start your cleaning business is something that you have to think about profoundly before you hook yourself on thinking about opening it up. First and foremost is the draft of the business. A feasibility study will be very helpful but if you think it is too big a load for you then you can shift into something as a simple draft with all the important details lay out. Among the important details to be drafted are the big Ws and H in opening up a business; only this time, the what part is already answered as you already know that you want to embark on a cleaning business.

      Who will be the expected customers? You can make a good computation according to the studies you’ve done in the demographics of your area. You can also make a good guess by checking on the businesses that are providing the same services.

      Where will you set up the business? You have to make a good choice. A strategically place where there is a lot of traffic is a good one. Somewhere near an important institution like businesses, schools, churches, markets, or residential homes.

      When will be the opening? Make the opening coincide with something important so your business will be remembered on.

      Why are you going to establish cleaning services? This is a very important question in thinking over your goals, missions, and visions regarding the business. Ensure that you have in mind the well being of the greater public.

      How to start the business? Make a good listing of what and who you need. If everything is ready, start it as soon as possible.

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      • AndreCollison
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        • Sep 2010
        • 59

        #18
        Organizing your cleaning business

        How do you start a cleaning business? It is exciting to answer this kind of question considering that you believe that the profit is surely high. Since cleaning services today are in demand, it will be great to have this question answered right away!

        So what is the first step to start a cleaning business? Initially, you need a draft of the business, a feasibility study perhaps. This will be very helpful but if you think that this is difficult to complete for now, you can try shifting into something as a simple draft with all the important details. The big Ws and H are very important in your lay out. So make sure that you determine them at once.

        Know your market. You can yield to a good computation according to the studies in the demographics of your area. Make a good survey or perhaps, intelligent estimation.

        Set the prospective place of your business. A strategically place where there is traffic is a good one. Or you can also look for a place near important institution like churches, businesses, schools, markets, or residential homes.

        Set your goals, missions, and visions for the cleaning business that you are about to establish. Ensure that you consider the convenience of the greater public.

        Good sense of business management always involves patience and positive drive in all ways. This may not seem to be easy to have but if you really want to be successful on this, it is not impossible at all!

        So how do you start a cleaning business? Make a list and be organized!

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        • AndreCollison
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          • Sep 2010
          • 59

          #19
          Apartment move out cleaning service

          Thinking of having your own cleaning business? Cleaning business has a wide scope. Why not focus on a particular area, such as an apartment moveout cleaning business. Apartment move out cleaning can be a profitable business. But how you will start apartment move out cleaning business?

          Apartment cleaning is simply the cleaning and putting the apartment a pleasant place to stay before the next occupant lives in. Apartment cleaning is confused with residential cleaning or home cleaning. However, they are two separate things. In most cases, apartment cleaning involves cleaning an apartment as soon as a tenant leaves, before another one moves in. You may be contacted to clean an apartment for additional reasons, but move-out cleanings are the most common service that are sought.

          There are many reasons why apartment cleaning can be profitable. One of the many reasons is because of the market. Apartment complexes or units and multi-family homes can be found all everywhere. Depending on where you live, you may have access to an unlimited number of them. Before a new tenant moves in, most property owners will thoroughly clean their apartments. A freshly cleaned apparent makes the available rental seem more attractive and appealing to potential renters. Many smalltime property owners prefer to perform their own cleaning, but most are looking to hire the assistance and expertise of a professional. There is a vast room for business growth in apartment cleaning.

          Apartment move out cleaning is not just an easy way to do if you have systematic planning on how to do things. Simply, the cleaner systematically cleans the house, receives payment, and leaves a fresh smelling, tidy apartment.

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          • Dave A
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            • May 2006
            • 22803

            #20
            Just wondering -

            Am I the only one that's pretty impressed by AndreCollison's series here?
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            • AndyD
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              • Jan 2010
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              #21
              I have to admit iv'e been quietly following it. The thread went from being 'a bit spammy' to fairly solid. :-)
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              • Dave A
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                • May 2006
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                #22
                Yeah - I'm seriously thinking of deleting the spammy jumper-on post or two and shunting the thread out into the open.
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                • AndreCollison
                  Full Member

                  • Sep 2010
                  • 59

                  #23
                  Running an Office Cleaning Business

                  If your work seems to be a boring routine and can no longer give the satisfaction that you’re looking for, you can engage in a business that will only require you less capital. This is no other cleaning business. Aside from a cheap start, it is also very easy to operate. You don’t need to pass your applications for office works since you can start your own office cleaning business. Before yourself on how to start an office cleaning business, it is important that you know well on yourself that you love cleaning job.

                  To start with, remember that it is more than just buying the materials needed and knocking on someone's door to sell your cleaning service. Before you make grant plans, you need to make sure that you have identified your prospect clients in which you like to offer your service. Have an aim to make your business profitable by choosing a name that sounds cool to your customers. And when it’s done, get ready to visit or call your county recorder's office and ask them for a business license. In applying this license, make sure to follow the procedures properly.

                  If you have now your business license in your hand, the next step will be obtaining a bond. It is a bonding insurance meant to protect you and your client. Research and explore that kind of bond that will perfectly work for you. So you’re done on the technical side. The next essential thing that you need to have is of course, your cleaning materials, tools and equipments that will make your cleaning business operational.

                  You know now how to start an office cleaning business. One last piece of wisdom when you’re ready move on: always provide the quality service that will keep your regular clients and of course, referrals.

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                  • AndreCollison
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                    • Sep 2010
                    • 59

                    #24
                    Is Cleaning Business for You?

                    In the landlords' and property managers' rule, eviction process should include termination or written notices before pursuing eviction lawsuit. This means that warning is given to the tenant. As soon as the notice arrives, the tenant must look for a new home. Fail to do so may cause filing of lawsuit to evict. If for instance there’s no violent reaction on the side of the tenant, everything will be alright. Once the tenant left, what will remain is an ‘evicted home’. This is also the same as the concept of moving out to another apartment. Thus, it is necessary to clean the evicted place. When it comes to this issue, have a cleaning business for evicted homes.

                    How to start cleaning business for evicted homes? The answer is parallel with any other cleaning business. However, some aspects may also vary. In any kind of business, it is necessary to have a plan at hand. Said plan must include all the necessary things like amount of capital, cost of equipments and materials, office location, number of employees needed, future clients, and many more. Thus, the ‘ingredient’ to succeed in this business still lies in your hands. You should have the skills, determination, hard work, and dedication in everything you do. If you love your business, your employees might also love you. Most probably, your clients might also do!

                    How to start cleaning business for evicted homes is really the kind of business that can open floodgates towards success. That is, if you know how to handle this kind of business. The secret: RESEARCH.

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                    • AndreCollison
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                      • Sep 2010
                      • 59

                      #25
                      Start a Home Cleaning Business Right Away!

                      It's not really that hard to start a home cleaning business. But nobody attains success without going back to the basics.

                      • Be professional as possible to establish integrity and credibility in business. Create the most unique business name you come with enough to attract clients.

                      • Business credibility will not start unless you go to city and obtain a business license. It may require a fee but it won’t put a dent on your pocket.

                      • If you know someone working on local newspaper, it will be your great advantage to start your home cleaning business. State requirements depend on how long it must run. If you don’t have a friend who works on a publication, you can still advertise your business by looking for a paper that requires less payment. They all charge different fees for doing the same thing.

                      • It’s better to have at least two references before advertising to help you look more professional.

                      • Make professionally designed business cards. You can create your own logo or have it done professionally.

                      • Be choosy in hiring a partner. It’s better to find a co-worker whom you can trust and will match on your preferred working style.

                      • Get a liability insurance. You may find it expensive but you may consider it if you’re going to have employees. This is both beneficial on your and your employees for security purposes.

                      • Make sure that everything is tracked. These will include the mileage, products you purchase, and cleaning products you use at home to clean your rags. Keep their receipts.

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                      • AndreCollison
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                        • Sep 2010
                        • 59

                        #26
                        Why not start a commercial cleaning business?

                        In the field of cleaning business two groups of the principal market is considered to be the consumer and commercial arena. Though this two groups is only in the region of one field, these two still has differences in between them.

                        Consumer arena is a group in the field of this business that is also known as the arena that deals with the residential property of consumers. Mainly residential property refers to the personal things, places, or areas of costumers and an example of which are the carpets and windows that are not used for any profitable activity. In this group, a person is not required to have a frequent time with his work unlike with the market of commercial arena.

                        Commercial arena, on the other hand, provides a range of services. It would be going along with other companies that are focused on rendering cleaning services like window and carpet cleaning but those that target on business enterprises not with the individual consumers anymore. This arena produces more profit than that of costumers’ because of more time allotted for rendering the service.

                        Commercial cleaning service allows you to have a profit that could reach for about $720 with just four hours of work. And you can get that from about five to six services rendered and that is for only half a day. What an excellent way of generating an income right?

                        So if you already settled your mind in stepping into the business of cleaning why not start a commercial cleaning business? Things would not be so loose, yet it is worth it.

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                        • Dave A
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                          • May 2006
                          • 22803

                          #27
                          Originally posted by AndreCollison
                          Commercial cleaning service allows you to have a profit that could reach for about $720 with just four hours of work. And you can get that from about five to six services rendered and that is for only half a day. What an excellent way of generating an income right?
                          Here's where things really diverge between South Africa and the USA markets.

                          We do facilities management for a few clients and I did a costing excercise on the cleaning aspect for one recently. The long and short of it - the company is realising a gross profit of about R500.00 per cleaner per month!

                          And yes, I did say gross profit. Take out marketing and admin costs after that... the nett profit is really thin - maybe less than 5% of turnover.
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                          • AndreCollison
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                            • Sep 2010
                            • 59

                            #28
                            Basic things you need to know on house cleaning business

                            When getting into a business, particularly in the business of cleaning service, you should first be acquainted with the question how. How to start your own house cleaning business? First, it is a must that you evaluate yourself from your characteristics, personality and willingness to do a perfect service that you are about to offer for your every costumer.

                            Questions probably would include things about the quantity of your stamina, preferably the strength of it. The more you have it, the more you can schedule cleaning jobs and the more profit for your business as well. Your job may even turn from part-time to a full-time and earn for as much as $450,000 a year, but of coarse that depends on the quality and the number of your rendered services. Another question would be about the hours you are going to dedicate for the service of your business. When you are just starting this kind of business, it is alright for you to have only a small number of working hours per week but still satisfied with the profit. But still, working alone would be too stressful on your part that is why deciding whether to have a partner or colleagues is one of the must-do.

                            Time, strength and colleagues in working are sure one of the important factors you need to have in a business. But there are still things you should settle before operating such. Things like equipments, business license and most importantly the whereabouts of your market or simply your costumers.

                            After putting in mind all this things, now be ready of earning a higher rate of profit with your very own house cleaning business.

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                            • AndreCollison
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                              • Sep 2010
                              • 59

                              #29
                              How to start your own contract cleaning business

                              In having negotiations with others, a contract is necessary. It is a document that one can get hold of. It is also an evidence reflecting the terms and conditions of the negotiation. Once anyone of the said party does not abide with the contract, breach of contract can be imposed. In a cleaning business it is also necessary to have a contract. Once contract signing is accomplished, services are extended to the clients. How to start your own contract cleaning business? That is one of the questions frequently asked.

                              Consumer and commercial market groups are the primary groups in cleaning industry. Consumer market group is comprised of carpet, window, and any other cleaning services. The commercial market group however is composed of janitorial services, maid services, etc. Cleaning business can either be part-time or full-time. To determine which type of cleaning business suits you, it is necessary to assess yourself? What are the things you loved to do? What are your skills? Do you want to work outside? Knowing the answer, you can easily put up the right cleaning business for you. After deciding, calculate the cost you need to realize it. Plan where you want to put up your office. Know legal basis and get business permit. Then, look for clients. Employ the best marketing technique to get more clients.

                              How to start your own contract cleaning business is easy if you know the necessary things to do. Researching is one of the best ways to gather information. With today’s technology, you can have a hassle-free research. Add to it the varied sites that give pointers, tips, etc.

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                              • AndreCollison
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                                • Sep 2010
                                • 59

                                #30
                                Start A Cleaning Business With No Investment At All

                                Having a hard time where to get money to start your own venture? Not all businesses require money to start an investment. Yes, you read it right. You can start your cleaning business with little or no money.

                                A man who started his cleaning business had started with no money. He just borrowed a vacuum and a spray bottle, and makes his way to homes who called him up for his service. During the first month of working for himself, he was taking home $4,500 dollars a month. A big amount of money that came out from no investment. And take note, he only works four hours a day, five days a week. He has a wonderful free time for his family and friend. You can utilize your own equipments at home to be your service equipments also.

                                Thinking to go big time but does not have enough money to invest? There are grant makers that can provide you the money you need. All you need is to present your proposal and wait for their approval. Most grant makers offer loan programs to those who want to start-up and expand their cleaning business. Grant makers are usually trusts, foundations and local governments that finance business ventures.

                                Involving yourself in ventures does not require lots of amount of money. All you need is to maximize the use of your resources and you can start earning with the use of them. Also, need not to worry if you lack financial resources to start up or expand your business, there are lots of lending agencies on your locality that are willing to help and support you grow up your business.

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