Ebook: How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business
Author: Maria Carmen
- Tags: Business, Careers, Nonfiction, Economics, BUS025000, BUS037020, BUS109000
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: CSB Academy Publishing Company
- Language: English
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How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business
Ten years ago, after my divorce, I needed to find a way to support myself. I was one of those individuals that never went to college or had a trade skill, so there weren't a lot of job choices for me.
I wasn't keen on the idea of working at a fast food restaurant for minimum wage with limited potential for advancement or better pay.
Then I learned about house cleaning from a friend of mine. She used house cleaning as a way to supplement their family income. However, I realized the potential to grow this into something more.
So I started taking on a few residential cleaning jobs, getting my name out there and increasing my client list. I took the time to do some research and found a way to offer some specialized services that got me paid a little extra. Before I knew it, my client list was growing beyond what I could do by myself. So I started hiring employees.
Then I realized the importance of branching out and started to take on commercial contracts. Commercial cleaning turned out to be even more beneficial to my income than residential cleaning.
Not only was I able to support myself with this work, but I was able to grow and thrive. Today, I have a company of my own with 22 employees. We take on both residential and commercial cleaning contracts. My income has grown to over $250,000 a year now. I never dreamed a simple job to help pay the bills would grow into this, but it has. It takes a little bit of work, but the benefits are there to be had if you know what to do. I'm here to tell you what you need to do so you can have success just like I did.
In this book, I show you:
How to start on a budget
Should you go with Franchise or independent
The basics of residential cleaning business
The basics of commercial cleaning business
Skill you will need
Income potential for residential cleaning
Income potential for commercial cleaning
Specialized cleaning income potential
12 guided steps to get started with residential cleaning
10 guided steps to get started with commercial cleaning
Equipment you will need
Safety first consideration
11 steps to choosing the right cleaning products
5 type sod cleaners to use
Where to buy your cleaning supplies
How to form a legal entity for your new business
How to get certified
How to set rate structure
How to offer competitive pricing
How to bid and win job contracts
How to write a commercial job proposal
How to get your first client
How to market your new business
6 quickest way to get new contracts
Top 10 safety concerns
How to run and grow your business
A day in life inside a cleaning business
Important Forms and Formats Included in This Book:
A Sample Cleaning service agreement contract
Sample LLC Operating agreement
A Sample Business Plan
Sample Employee Warning Letter
Good luck!