The Basics of Starting Your Own Cleaning Company
Overview
Starting your own cleaning company can be a very lucrative business if you have the proper business model and if you work hard at it. Cleaning is something which you do not need to have a degree to execute yet you can make a lot of money from a well run cleaning company. One of the major attributes required to be a success in the cleaning business is to be thorough and to have a head for business. Luckily the latter can be learnt. In this article I will be going over some of the steps you need to take in order to start your own cleaning company. So without any further delay let me give you the steps.
Where do you fit in? Residential or commercial?
There are two sectors within the cleaning business which you could branch off into; residential and commercial. You could branch into both but I do not advise tacking both from the get go, as you first need to get a feel for the business and gain experience before you can make a success in both areas. Your marketing strategy and equipment needs would be different for the respective areas.
Get business name and licence
Once you have decided which branch of the cleaning business you want to concentrate and you have worked considerably on your business plan, then you need to register your business. Your business needs a name, a name which is catchy and simple. Brain storm some ideas with friends and see what you come up with.
Business registration is the next big step. Registration of your business allows you to trade freely and fairly. People want to know that they are working with a registered company. You also need to register your business for tax purposes.
Insurance for your cleaning company
Business insurance is very important in protecting yourself and your business should you ever be sued. If you or one of the people on your cleaning staff happen to break any item which belongs to the client, you need to have the money to replace this item. Insurance protects you from accidents which are bound to happen from time to time, if you are in the cleaning business.
Buy the right equipment
Buy your cleaning agents in bulk, especially when you clean commercial spaces. Buying cleaning agents in bulk saves you money and also time. The basic cleaning equipment which you will need would be; rags, buckets, black bags, dusters and so forth. While the bigger cleaning equipment would be your vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaners and floor polishers.
Make business cards and advertise
When your company is registered you can start implementing your marketing strategy. The specifics of your marketing strategy depends on whether you are marketing your business to home owners or commercial businesses, schools and other enterprises, it also depends on your budget. At the start of your advertising campaign you need to make business cards and flyers for your business. These can be handed out to potential customers both residential and commercial. You can also place ads in the local newspaper and on the radio if your budget permits it.
Starting your own cleaning company is hard work but is also very satisfying. Train your staff to do a thorough job each and every time, keep your prices competitive, and watch how your business grows!
For more information about how to start your own cleaning company visit the website http://www.goscorcleaning.co.za
Processing your request, Please wait....
