A cleaning business is one of those businesses that does not take too much trouble to put together and get going. It’s a business that requires just a little capital and the potential market for it sufficient and it’s for these reasons that it has become one of the trend businesses today.
There are essentially two main market branches for this industry. Namely, residential and commercial. The difference is the scope of work and of course the capital needed, other than that you could even service both markets under the same roof.
A residential cleaning business mainly offers maid services. Maid services are not technical in nature and require very little training. It’s a simple skill of just being gentle at hand and thorough at work. As an employer of course you would like to have a staff that’s competent, trustworthy and requires little or no supervision.
A commercial cleaning businesses’ main offering is a janitorial service, which is similar to maid services but handles a much larger scope of activities. Your clientele may cover banks, restaurants, hotels, business offices, sports complexes and churches among some.
First thing you have to do is establish a policy on how the business will be set up. You can start by making particular labor rates to specific itemized jobs. You can also set up something like a basic package covering a number of tasks usually done for a household. Let’s say an average of three or four rooms that include dusting, vacuuming and polishing of floors. Then you can signify an additional for applying a certain wax or a protective coating on some surfaces controlled by a job order which will serve as a contract wherein your customer will base completion of the tasks.
It is then suggested as a plus to get insurance in case there are any mishaps or damages that may occur on the job. This also gives your customer somewhat of a guarantee and will promote you in acquiring your clientele. They need a certain peace of mind to be assured that you can cover for accidents.
After this is done you can then apply for your licenses to operate. A document you need to procure is a background check of yourself and a police record to prove you have no altercations with the law. This will serve as your basic portfolio. You will also need a vehicle of sorts to carry your equipment and employees. When choosing your business name it is suggested that you try to pick a catchy, professional sounding name. Look at it from the view of a would be customer choosing a service company. They will be inviting people in their household and trusting them in handling their belongings.
You may start with selecting potential customers within an area close to your residence. If you do well, word will spread and so will your market. Consider also making a showcase of your work with a house and not charge anything. It will not cost you that much and will come out cheaper at the cost of advertising for your upcoming company.
