I am tired of the same 8 to 5 job and want to get my own business started. I was thinking about a cleaning business, either commercial or residential. If you have any tips or feedback about that idea, I would greatly appreciate it.

I want little start up costs but decent enough profit to stay in business where I can work part time for full time pay.

Thanks.

Good idea, I know several people who have made a good living at it. Your only problem will be employees. You'll be in homes and offices where people are trusting you. I started my own swimming pool service 10 years ago that is very successful, but be ready for the stress. Unless you do everything yourself, which limits your profit, you have to count on employees. I've been lucky with help (except for a few losers along the way), I now have 5 employees and 4 service trucks. It's worth the trouble (I now have 4 monthes off a year), but I'm also starting to get gray hairs at 32. Best of luck.

I started doing house cleaning on the side for extra money and it grew so fast, I actually had to farm out business because I didn't want to hire employees. There isn't really much start up required: some good, solid durable cleaning equipment is a must. Also, advertising is relatively inexpensive. Flyers and word of mouth seemed to be my best marketing tool. Offer a discount or free clean for new customers or as a referral bonus for your clients who refer new business. But the most important piece of advice I can give you is to get bonded/insured. It doesn't cost that much and it gives clients piece of mind. It also protects you. I actually had one kookie client who accused me of stealing from her. Although she didn't pursue it legally, I would suggest protecting yourself (it also protects you if something gets broken).Best of luck to you.

HOW DO YOU ADVERTISE TO WHERE IT WILL CATCH THE PERSONS EYE SHOULD I HIRE A TELEMARKETER OR SHOULD I JUST GO OUT AND SELL MYSELF I HAVE ONE EMPLOYER BUT SHE IS STARTING TO BAG DOWN

no, don't hire a telemarketer. make a flyer on your computer, make a bunch of copies and post on store bulletin boards, on car windshields, doors, etc. also, you could send a business card and flyer to real estate agents in your area that could suggest your services to clients moving or for their own rental properties for move-ins/outs. another method is to browse the rentals section of the newspaper and either call or mail a flyer/card to landlords. placing a classified ad in the services section of the newspaper is good too. make sure you always carry your biz cards w/ you and hand them out at every opportunity...with tips at restaurants, when paying bills, leave them on a table in a store or bathroom.

THANKS FOR THAT RESPONSE YOU GAVE ME A LOT OF GREAT IDEA BUT I THOUGHT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS IT WAS AGAINST THE LAW TO SEND OUT MAILINGS ABOUT PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH THE MAIL. PLEASE CHECK THAT OUT PLEASE AND LET ME KNOW.

the best advertising is word of mouth.i have a business selling businesses vacation packages to give away to customers and employees for promotional incentives.this would be a great tool to promote your business.you could tell your customers you will give them a free vacation for three leads that sign a contract, offer a free vacation to any new customers on your fliers, and as your business grows you can give them to your employees for aniversary presents,christmas bonus and sales incentives.my packages start at $10 for a 3day/2night hotel stay and go up to $65 for an all inclusive 8day get away.we also have 4day/3 night cruise to the bahamas for $45,and other packages.these packages are affordable and well worth the response that businesses get for giving them away.if interested please email me polarbear11@cox.net to discuss the details

I woul like to start my own buisness , and am really getting serious about it.I did lots of cleaning in my life , Sick of working for other people. How can you help me.

>I woul like to start my own
>buisness , and am really getting
>serious about it.I did lots of
>cleaning in my life , Sick
>of working for other people. How
>can you help me. Also I live in Ma . How do I get started.

i have my own cleaning service and i started out by doing homes then i did a apartment managers apartment and it has turned into 12 properties.2 years later and it keeps on getting more work every month i suggest going to rental properties and start passing out your cards.good luck to you,cindy

Read the following article about starting out. www.startcleaning.blogspot.com.

>i have my own cleaning service and
>i started out by doing homes
>then i did a apartment managers
>apartment and it has turned into
>12 properties.2 years later and it
>keeps on getting more work every
>month i suggest going to rental
>properties and start passing out your
>cards.good luck to you,cindy

I recently started a cleaning bussiness is not going very well im sad to say...and im begginning to get a bit frustrated. I have done everything possible to advertise and find bussiness but it doesnt seem to be working. I have heard and read of people that clean new constructed homes...Any advice and tips on how to go about doing that who do i contact in my area to get started...i need this bussiness to work and is what i always wanted.

Hello peter,

I also would love to start my own cleaning business and am sick of doing all the work while someone else makes all the money. I have been think of starting my own company for years now but don't know where to begin. I also live in MA. How are you managing? Have you started yet? Any tips? Please feel free to email me. Thanks alot, Nick

Running a successful house cleaning business since 1989 has given Walt Gibson the experience necessary to provide excellent advice. He's such a good person, and truly wants to share his knowledge with other cleaning business owners. Visit http://www.MaidDocs.com to read free articles and see what Walt has to offer.

Other websites tell you how easy it is to start a cleaning business, but Walt will tell you the truth! Yes, it's easy to buy products, throw them in your car and call yourself a "cleaning company". It's not easy to keep the business growing and earning a profit.

Call all the cleaning businesses listed in your local phone book -- How many numbers are out of service? How many are a new cleaning company and not even insured? How many franchises have changed owners in the past year?

With Walt's system you can start a cleaning business for:

-- $100 for cleaning supplies from your local discount center (Walmart / K-Mart etc (cleans 40 to 50 homes depending on their condition.)
-- $75 for six how-to manuals & over one dozen essential documents from MaidDocs.com (including how to estimate fees for a house cleaning service, and a full color tri-fold brochure for handouts or mailings.)
-- $25 (more or less) the cost of a local business license
-- $250 (optional) for a Royal commercial grade vacuum from VacLand.com (the best vacuums on the market!)
-- $100 per month to lease/buy a Dell computer loaded with Microsoft Business Software.
-- $100 to $1,500 per year for insurance, depending on your limits and types of coverage.
-- $50 to $200 per month for business card size ad in your local yellow pages. Less for an expanded listing in the free listing column. (Work with the salesperson - they will negotiate prices!)

Read the "Starting a Cleaning Business" article on the MaidDocs website for more complete info.

I've worked with Walt since 2002 and I know he's exceptionally honest and not out to take advantage of anyone. He's a great business man with a lot of experience, common sense and dignity.

We wish everyone the best of luck in starting a cleaning business. We're here if you need us.

Walt & Gwen
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Question Answered:

>I would like to start my own
>buisness , and am really getting
>serious about it. I did lots of
>cleaning in my life , Sick
>of working for other people. How
>can you help me.

you can visit a website called Vistaprint and they have custom made buisness cards you can make up and have decorated the way you want and order brochures to pass out to people also. this is a great way to start out.

I need information on what i should do and get to ferther my business in construction clean up homes after remodleing them.

HELLO

CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME TIPS ON HOW TO GET STARTED ON A CLEANING BUISNESS . WHERE DO YOU GET BONDED/INSURED.

THANK YOU.