How to Start a Janitorial Services Business
Are you looking for a business opportunity and enjoy cleaning? If so, you should consider a janitorial services business, and choose to operate your business on a full-time or a part-time basis. There are many options available to you if you choose this type of business such as office cleaning.
Things you will need:
- Vacuum
- Rags
- Business cards/flyers
- Carpet shampoo
- Carpet steamer
- Waste basket
- Research competitors in your location. Look at your competitors pricing structure to get an idea how much you need to charge. Consider offering business opening discounts to entice potential customers to use your business.
- Contact your state business license division to find out the requirements to obtain a business license. Check also with your insurance carrier on the requirements for obtaining commercial insurance.
- Buy the equipment you need to operate your janitorial business. Contact wholesale warehouses in your area to obtain your supplies and equipment. You should be able to buy a carpet steamer for less than $1000.
- Advertise your janitorial services. Do this by distributing flyers, posters and business cards in your local area. Build a website and build a Facebook page and Twitter account. Add all your contact information online and update your sites frequently.
- Consider the benefits of running a part-time janitorial business. Since, you can work a full-time job and work your part-time business as well, especially if you choose to clean offices.
- Perform quality work when someone uses your services. Quality work will help you receive repeat business and may even lead to referrals from your current clients.
- Build a client list once your income grows, and depending on the success of your business possible add some employees to help you service your clients.