Fabulous House Cleaning

My wife and I are starting a eco friendly residential cleaning service, we don't know where to start. I am in the process of doing the necessary research. I do know that we would like to start cleaning residence than in the future move to commercial cleaning. I researching eco friendly cleaning product and supplies. Can you please help me with any suggestions you my have regarding business lincenses, insurance, pricing, creating and negotiating contracts etc. any advice would be helpful.

Thank you
Keith

hello, im 24 and a single mom..i have come up withthe idea of starting a cleaning service ...i had one client but that didnt work out because i just stoped going stupid me.. beacuse my new boyfriend has been giving me everything i want pluse money..but at he end of the day if things dont work out like they never do for me i should have something i can stand on for my child and i ..so ...i have ordered cards, i have magnets for my car, i have orderd t-shirt , post cards, etc. most of this i got for free just paid the shipping (vistaprints) is where i went if anyone want to check it out ..i just wanted to know if u could send me a list of items i will need cleaning products and anything else and if u have info on insurance stuff that would be great ..anything would hlep..sorry this is so long but u seem to care so thats that..bye ..thank you

hi Betsy

you could report every three months if you make to much money or ones a year. You could ask the person that did your regular tax they could help you. write down the car miles that you use for your business, office supplies , if you use your on vacuum that is a write off, and all the supplies that you use for cleaning. your insurance cost for your business. local tax that you pay every three months. advertisement. Its not ease getting clients it take sometime and the best thing to do is to pass around business cards ask your clients too tell their friends about you .

good luck

I love running my own business. No insurance, no taxes, no supplies...just me & whoever I can find. When I price them too low, I start giving them less time. When I find someone who will pay more I take that job, and stop going to the cheapskates. Just act real nice and your customers will take care of you. They are afraid that they might come off as arrogant. Once you got this, you can do just about anything at that house.

hello my name is jeannine i live in illinois i am thinkng of starting up my own cleaning business i have done this off and on with my mom cleaning houses when i was younger do i really need to get the insurance i know someone who is doing it now for about 3 yrs she has at least 60 or more houses and she doesnt have a license insurance or anything and if they pay you cash do you have to report that i know alot of them pay her cash and some give her a check so how would that work

Very less peoples are think like that.Cleaning is a good work at that time. I also doing cleaning if you want to take some more knowledge about cleaning or cleaning services please visit at http://www.useccl.co.uk
You had done well find some new synonym of cleaning. I can give you some more synonyms of cleaning. We provide many services of cleaning like home cleaning, office cleaning, upholesery cleaning and hard floor cleaning etc.

I just became unemployed. I do petsitting and house cleaning for 3 or 4 people on the side while I was working full time. Now I would like to get more people to get more work and maybe just work a "part time" job. I have made up some cards for myself but don't want to have to go into an actual "business" and all. I just want to do this as a fun side job. My question is how do I go about advertising myself without having to into the whole going into business for myself thing???

My grandaughter called asking me to set up a cleaning business. I've set up many businesses; however, when I got to the insurance, bonding, etc. she decided no way. I have been reading these comments and if you are running a cleaning or any kind of service without insurance - watch out! Anyone, at any time, can select you as a thief or anything that is broken or burnt, etc. - you will be sued!! You will be sorry you didn't take the time or money to get some kind of coverage. Also, it might be nice if you coudl speak and write some English since you are working for Americans. Cleaning is a good business but it can also put you in the hole financially if you aren't covered for loss or damages. I can't imagine going into any business without covering my a____. I read all ot this stuff about free - but business isn't free.

I just started a cleaning business and I would like help building my clientele. I would appreciate any suggestions to help me get clients.

Hi,

I run a cleaning agency here in England UK. The rules vary some what , we don`t require a licence to operate a cleaning business, public liability insurance isn`t compulsory, but for peace of mind it is essential. Although I do not employ cleaners directly, employer`s liability is a legal requirement. I offer a free job finding service for cleaners. They are self employed, responsible for their own tax and national insurance insurance contributions. The client pays the cleaner and I take a small percentage from the client .This goes towards strict vetting procedures, public/ employer`s liability insurance and admin. It does take time to get established but don`t give up ,
YOU WILL GET THERE!

I'm trying to start a cleaning business with my husband. Illinois requires license, bonding and insurance. I'm still unsure of what a bond is, exactly. I also cannot even get an estimate on how much i'd be paying for bonding or insurance. Can anyone help me with numbers?
Thanks.