How to Start a House Cleaning Business
By Tom Laing
Have you ever thought about how to start a housecleaning business? When you
think of how to start a housecleaning business you will probably think of
questions such as - How do I start a housecleaning business? - Do I have what it
takes to run my own house cleaning business? - How do I find and keep clients? -
How much should I charge? - What other services can I offer to my clients? - How
do I hire and train staff? - How does commercial cleaning differ from home cleaning?
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get a copy of your background check and police record
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And most of the people who have dreamed about how to start a housecleaning
business have been hesitant to put their plans into action, as they cannot find
the correct answer for these questions. This comprehensive guide will help you
to successfully launch and grow your business by offering expert advice on each
and every aspect of setting up and running a prosperous home-based housecleaning business.
Housecleaning businesses are one of the fastest-growing service businesses in
the United States. It is an ideal option for new entrepreneurs, part-time
workers, and also for those people who would like to make a career switch. In
today’s busy world, these are highly sought commodities, and a good
housecleaning service offers comfort and order.
Housecleaning is a cost effective business with low operating expenses,
inexpensive equipment, and a flexible work schedule. Generally speaking, the
answer to how to start a housecleaning business is an understanding of basic
cleaning technology. In the very beginning of housecleaning business, the home
cleaning service might start out small, but it has the potential to foster into
a multi-million dollar business with branch offices and franchises.
The very first thing about how to start a housecleaning business is to develop
a business plan and policy. After developing a business plan you need a unique
name which must stands out from the rest. The next and important step before
starting the business is to insure your housecleaning business. You are starting
the business, and as you are the sole-proprietor, insuring your business
entitles you to the status of independent contractor. Insurance also eases the
minds of your future clientele as well as it gives you peace of mind to work freely.
The next important step is to get a copy of your background check and police
record. Hopefully, you won’t have one; but depending on which state you are
residing in, you have to pick up the application at the State Trooper Barracks,
City Hall or the Police Station. This is a simple step; you just take about five
minutes to fill out the form.
The application fee will be between $3 and $15.00. After filling out the form,
mail it in, and within 14 days the form will be mailed back to you with an
official stamp stating "No record." You can take photocopies of this form, as
you should provide this certificate to your prospective clientele with your
information packet.
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