| Have you ever thought about how to start a | | | | on which state you are residing in, you have |
| housecleaning business? When you think of how | | | | to pick up the application at the State |
| to start a housecleaning business you will | | | | Trooper Barracks, City Hall or the Police |
| probably think of questions such as - How do | | | | Station. This is a simple step; you just take |
| I start a housecleaning business? - Do I have | | | | about 5 minutes to fill out the form. The |
| what it takes to run my own house cleaning | | | | application fee will be between $3 and |
| business? - How do I find and keep clients? - | | | | $15.00. After filling out the form, mail it |
| How much should I charge? - What other | | | | in, and within 14 days the form will be |
| services can I offer to my clients? - How do | | | | mailed back to you with an official stamp |
| I hire and train staff? - How does commercial | | | | stating "No record." You can take photocopies |
| cleaning differ from home cleaning? | | | | of this form, as you should provide this |
| | | | certificate to your prospective clientele |
| And most of the people who have dreamed about | | | | with your information packet. |
| how to start a housecleaning business have | | | | |
| been hesitant to put their plans into action, | | | | The information packet is the major step in |
| as they cannot find the correct answer for | | | | the housecleaning business - it is what makes |
| these questions. This comprehensive guide | | | | your business professional. The information |
| will help you to successfully launch and grow | | | | packet must contain a printout or photocopy |
| your business by offering expert advice on | | | | of your policy and procedures, insurance and |
| each and every aspect of setting up and | | | | background check, references and a sample |
| running a prosperous home-based housecleaning | | | | work order. In your policy statement you |
| business. | | | | should explain the details of your working |
| | | | policy. This will give information such as: |
| Housecleaning businesses are one of the | | | | your hours of operation; if you will work in |
| fastest-growing service businesses in the | | | | a house that has a dog; if you bring the |
| United States. It is an ideal option for new | | | | cleaning products or the client has to |
| entrepreneurs, part-time workers, and also | | | | provide his/her own cleaning products; your |
| for those people who would like to make a | | | | rates (per hour or per job); and what form of |
| career switch. In today's busy world, these | | | | payment you take. All these details have to |
| are highly sought commodities, and a good | | | | be included in the policy statement. |
| housecleaning service offers comfort and | | | | |
| order. Housecleaning is a cost effective | | | | Don't forget to include a sample work order |
| business with low operating expenses, | | | | in your information packet. For example, in |
| inexpensive equipment, and a flexible work | | | | cleaning a bedroom, what will you do? That |
| schedule. Generally speaking, the answer to | | | | is, you must write - ceiling fan will be |
| how to start a housecleaning business is an | | | | dusted, trinkets dusted, bedroom furniture |
| understanding of basic cleaning technology. | | | | dusted, sheets changed and bed made, carpet |
| In the very beginning of housecleaning | | | | vacuumed and any other service you will |
| business, the home cleaning service might | | | | provide. Also, you can custom create a work |
| start out small, but it has the potential to | | | | order if a client wants something done which |
| foster into a multi-million dollar business | | | | is not on the work order. |
| with branch offices and franchises. | | | | |
| | | | Also, it is a plus for you to include at |
| The very first thing about how to start a | | | | least two references. Adding references might |
| housecleaning business is to develop a | | | | be a difficult task as you are just starting |
| business plan and policy. After developing a | | | | out so add them as you go along. You can get |
| business plan you need a unique name which | | | | a references by offering a free cleaning for |
| must stands out from the rest. The next and | | | | some community organizations or churches. |
| important step before starting the business | | | | |
| is to insure your housecleaning business. You | | | | When you create your business cards, you must |
| are starting the business, and as you are the | | | | only include your name with the title of |
| sole-proprietor, insuring your business | | | | proprietor, and your telephone number. Don't |
| entitles you to the status of independent | | | | put anything such as FREE ESTIMATES or CHEAP |
| contractor. Insurance also eases the minds of | | | | on the cards. You have to present yourself as |
| your future clientele as well as it gives you | | | | a person offering a professional service. |
| peace of mind to work freely. | | | | |
| | | | Now you've got some idea about how to start a |
| The next important step is to get a copy of | | | | housecleaning business! It is a highly |
| your background check and police record. | | | | profitable business. So what's stopping you |
| Hopefully, you won't have one; but depending | | | | now? |