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This is Part 5 of the series, How to Start a Cleaning Business. In this section we will talk about Creating a Business Plan including start up Cost forms, Monthly Expenditure form, and Home Office Worksheet,...
This is Part 4 of the series, How to Start a Cleaning Business. In this section we will talk about Business-Planning for the Start Up....
This is Part 3 of the series, How to Start a Cleaning Business. In this section you'll learn How to Find Good Professional Advisors for Your Cleaning Business (accountant, insurance agent and attorney)...
This is Part 2 of the series, How to Start a Cleaning Business. In this section you'll learn how to legally set up your cleaning business and how to choose a name for your business....
How to Start a Cleaning Business - Part 1 (Free Article Series)If you're wondering how to start a cleaning business, this article will get you on the right path. This is the first in a series of in-depth articles that will help you successfully start a cleaning business....
Is Credit Card Debt Keeping You From Starting Or Growing Your Cleaning Business?If you are currently in this situation, I suggest you listen to Suze and get your personal finances in order first, and THEN work on starting your business or investing more money in your business. Here's how she suggests you pay off credit card debt:...
Employee or Subcontractor? Issuing a 1099 Isn't the Determining FactorMany cleaning companies want to grow their cleaning business but don't want the hassle of hiring employees. That's because there's a lot of paperwork, taxes and insurance to pay. Instead, they decide that it's much easier and less expensive to hire subcontractors to do the work and then give them a 1099 so the individual has to pay their own taxes. But is this the legal way to view this decision?...
Do You Believe in the Value Your Cleaning Company Provides Customers?In order to succeed in your cleaning business, you need to believe in the value of your service. How can you possibly convince your prospective client of this if you don't believe it yourself? Surprisingly, I've seen so many business owners start a business hoping to succeed, but the reality is, they're full of doubts concerning their own ability....
How Do You Get Client Testimonials When You Have A New Cleaning Business?Every once in a while we get this question posted in our Discussion Forum at The Janitorial Store. In fact, one member had a hot prospect that said, "I like what you have to offer, but I don't know about being the first to jump on board. Why don't you get a few clients first and then come back and we'll talk." Here are a couple suggested responses from other members to overcome that issue....
Getting Started In Your Cleaning Business: Step-By-StepIf you are just getting started in your cleaning business, you'll quickly learn that there are a lot of steps to getting it done legally. This guide will help you get it done, step-by-step. Included are the following sections: Entrepreneurship, Why businesses fail, Naming your business, Choosing your legal entity, Registering your business, Paying estimated taxes, Hiring employees, Other employment requirements, What do you do next? FREE for members of The Janitorial Store....
Have you ever stolen away a cleaning account from a competitor? It can be a great feeling, working on a prospect for months and then finally getting the account! But you may also have experienced the let down of a phone call a couple days later from your "new client" expressing regret that they won't be able to work with you after all....
Leadership vs. Management. What's the difference?We hear the terms leadership and management often used together or in the same context. The truth is, they are very different. To be an effective manager, you must understand what it takes to be a good leader. To do that, let's break down the meaning of both terms and how they are used in today's business environment....
What To Consider Before Buying a Cleaning BusinessAsk any cleaning business owner how they got started, and you'll get a wide range of answers. Some will tell you they started in their garage or basement building the business slowly and adding equipment and employees as they grew. Others will tell you they bought an existing cleaning business that was already established in the community. They have a strong client base, good financials, full inventory of supplies and equipment, and commercial property with room for growth. nd still others are considering expanding their share of the market by acquiring another cleaning business. Whatever your motivation, there are many things to consider before buying a cleaning business....
How the SBA Can Help You in Your Cleaning BusinessSo you keep hearing about the Small Business Administration (SBA), but what you want to know is: What is it really? What can it do for you? What can't it do for you? We'll start with a brief description of what the SBA is, and then move on to the good stuff: how it can help YOU!...
Do You Have Minimum Prices For Your Commercial Cleaning Business?It is easy to lose profit in your cleaning business by not planning ahead for minimum rates. Be sure to decide in advance what your minimums should be and then communicate that in advance to your customers...
Sales and Use Tax for Cleaning CompaniesWe are all familiar with what sales tax is. You go to the store, restaurant, bowling alley, auto repair shop, wherever, and added on your receipt is that extra chunk of money known as sales tax. Yes, your state government needs to build roads, plow snow, pays its employees, etc. Each state sets its own sales tax rate, and even then, many large cities and counties tack on additional taxes above and beyond the regular state tax. Transportation tax and taxes on food and beverages are common ones. There are five states which charge no sales tax, namely Alaska, Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, and Delaware....
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