Starting a Cleaning Business continued
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- 2007
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Proper business planning includes thinking about your insurance needs. Too many companies don't think about their insurance policies until something happens. Unless you are prepared ahead of time that something might not be covered in your policy. As a cleaning company you have unique situations that should be covered by insurance....
What You Need to Consider Before Hiring Your First Cleaning Company EmployeeWhen you started your cleaning business you most likely did everything yourself. And you probably did everything your way - from how you vacuum to how you handle the books. But as the business grew, you realized the time had come to let go and allow someone else to oversee certain aspects of the company operations. If you don't, your business will not be able to flourish....
Where Should You Buy Your Cleaning Supplies?From cleaning chemicals to microfiber cloths to mop buckets, you need supplies and equipment to clean your customer's locations. But is there a "one-stop shop" that will best suit the needs of your commercial cleaning company? There are plenty of options available and the decision can sometimes be overwhelming. You can buy supplies from janitorial distributors, big box stores, on-line stores, local retailers or even buying groups. Here are the most popular sources we have found our members use and we have included a few highlights (or lowlights) of what each of these sources has to offer....
Being a cleaning business owner means wearing many hats: marketing, bookkeeping, human resources, not to mention cleaning for your clients. With everything you have to do in the day-to-day operation of your cleaning company, you might lose the "big picture". So what can you do to stay on track?...
Your Home Business Disaster PlanNo one likes to think that a disaster can happen to them. But no matter where you live, disasters happen. Being prepared for a disaster can make the difference in whether your cleaning company survives or goes out of business. This article, written by a Hurricane Rita evacuee, focuses on what you should do before a disaster so that you can get your business up and running again as soon as possible....
If you're thinking about starting a cleaning business or have a cleaning business and would like to expand into a new niche, the list below will be of interest to you. This is a short list of the types of businesses or individuals that hire cleaning companies....
The Mysteries of Employee RecordkeepingThere really isn't anything fun about personnel files. However, they are a serious requirement even if you have only one employee. What do you need to include in personnel files? Where should your personnel files be kept and who should have access to them?...
Preparing Your Commercial Cleaning Business for a DisasterYou have spent years building up a successful cleaning business; do not let failure to plan ahead for the worst be your downfall. Although no one wants to think about it, planning ahead can keep your business from going under after a tragic event....
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