How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Service

Have you found yourself between jobs, or are you just fed up with working a dead end job? Have you ever wished you could earn a living, and set your own schedule? Are you a mean, lean, cleaning machine? If so, consider the service sector and start a housekeeping service.

People today work longer hours than ever before. Many people have lengthy commutes and when they finally get home for the day, find they do not have the energy to start in on housework. This is where you come in. With a few tools, some business cards, and a cell phone you can become your own one person entrepreneurial enterprise! Housekeeping services are one of the easiest business startups, and the service is always in demand. The best thing about it is you set your hours, you accept which jobs you want, and you set your own pay scale!

You will need a few things to get your cleaning service started: Cell phone, Advertising, equipment, and supplies, insurance, an appointment and receipt books, and good transportation. A cell phone will be critical to the success of your business. You do not want to miss any calls that may cause you to lose prospective clients. Your cell phone will be your small business life line. As you build a client list add them to the phone book function of your phone. Always give clients good notice and an alternative if a crisis is at hand and you won't be able to show up.

Advertising does not have to be a huge expense. Order low cost business cards through Vista Print. This online service will allow you to design your cards online and ship them out promptly. You will want to print up a stack of flyers you can design on your home computer. Keep them simple, and have all your contact information printed on them. A magnetic sign for your vehicle is a great source of advertisement as well. Make sure your phone number and business name are in big easily read lettering. Place your business card in every other business that will allow it. Put your fliers on bulletin boards in multiples so a prospective client can take it home. You can canvas high end neighborhoods and leave a flyer (or make up brochures with rates) at homes in the neighborhood.

Ref: associatedcontent.com