Commercial Cleaners - Starting Your Business

Step 1 – Figure out what type of niche your business should be set in. Many services offer their services to residential clients in addition to the business ones. Is your availability overnight, or only during the day time? What part of town will you work in? What are your specialties? All these questions are ones that need to be asked prior to starting your business. 

Step 2 – Decide on the specific services that you will be providing. Will you offer lawn care or other maintenance services such as roofing, carpet cleaning, or lock changes? The key to making your business stand out is being different. Find what you’re good at, and make a point to make it known. 

Step 3 – Set your pricing schedule. Avoid charging less than $20 per client, per appointment. By setting a specific pay rate, your clients will see you as a professional, and not someone who can be undercut. 

Step 4 – Plan out your strategy. Never begin a business without planning ahead first. This plan should include basic expenses, and goals, as well as how you will achieve said goals. Keep track of your income and compare you profit margins to those projected in the plan. 

Step 5 – Advertise your business. Place flyers on door handles and on super market bulletin boards. Gather an email list, and use it. And of course, treat your clients like gold. The absolute best form of advertising is word of mouth… and it’s free! Take advantage of this aspect and watch your business boom! 

Step 6 – As your business begins to grow, consider hiring on more employees and expanding to new territories. This will put you at the head of the business aspect and out of the job sites, for the most part. Maintain your relationships, and treat your employees with respect. After all, you know exactly the type of work they’re involving themselves in. By respecting your employees, you are only destined for success.