What You Need to Know Before Starting Up a Cleaning Business
A commercial or residential cleaning service is a great opportunity for anyone who is hard working and responsible, and you can start working from your own home with only a minimal investment for start-up expenses (such as equipment, online advertising, vehicle signs, etc.)
You can start the cleaning business as a side gig and expand operations at your own pace, including hiring extra staff on an "as needed" basis.
How to Choose the Right Market
The cleaning industry has two primary client bases: residential (private homes) and commercial (businesses). If you are just starting out, you should concentrate on one market, and decide which services you will provide (maid services, janitorial, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, etc.).
By focusing on a single niche and building your business to service that niche, you can grow your business at a sustainable rate and expand into other parts of the market over time.
Hiring Employees
Due to the nature of the work, cleaning businesses generally employ unskilled laborers, or people who have recently emigrated from another country and may have trouble finding other work due to language barriers.
It's important to find people who are trustworthy and bondable, especially if your client base is primarily residential homeowners. Be sure to run background checks on all job applicants, and check references thoroughly. Whenever possible, hire people that are known to you or are recommended by friends or colleagues.
Contracts and Business Forms
MegaDox.com carries a range of easy-to-use Cleaning and Janitorial Services Forms, including template contracts, quotes, work orders and other forms to help you keep your costs down.
Email us at support@megadox.com. We'll help you find the forms that are right for you.
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