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| Post Date: 9/19/2011 |
| Hi Sandy. Actually we have lots of free forms to download on the site here. Look to your left! |
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| Post Date: 9/16/2011 |
| anyone know where there are good free forms and checklists to download |
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| Post Date: 8/4/2011 |
| There are lots of specialized cleaning companies, including ones that specialize in crime scene cleanup and IT room cleaning. You can create a good business by specializing in one of these types of cleaning, especially if there is a real need for one of them in your area. |
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| Post Date: 8/2/2011 |
| i was wondering who does the cleaning up after say a fire breaks out and the house is burnt ,the cops come and they go,who cleans up after that or crime scenes or accident scenes and i thought it would be a good business idea but can i have your suggestions on this kind of business...thank you in advance |
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| Post Date: 7/27/2011 |
| Anne: Have you tried asking them if there's anything they feel could be improved upon? Also, try asking them, "May I ask why you would not like to schedule a regular cleaning?" There are many other reasons that could lead them to not scheduling a recurring cleaning - such as financial ones. You can also try doing a mini-survey. Sometimes people respond better to direct questions. For example, "Would you say the level of thoroughness with your cleaning was "Good", "Satisfactory", or "Unsatisfactory"? Would you rate our professionalism as "Good", "Satisfactory", or "Unsatisfactory"? Would you say our prices are "Too High", "Just Right", or "Very Reasonable"? |
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| Post Date: 7/25/2011 |
| Yes, I do follow up and ask my customers directly if they are pleased or not, but I think they are afraid to tell me any differently. I wish I knew what was done wrong, if anything, so I would know not to do it the next time. I just wish the client would speak up. I don't know how to fix any mistakes if I am not aware of any. |
| Posted By: Anne |
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| Post Date: 5/31/2011 |
| Hi Anne. Have you tried asking your customers directly? Ask them if you could arrange for a regular cleaning for them? See what they say. Even if they decline, you should be able to get them to tell you a reason why. One of the biggest mistakes we notice cleaning companies doing is not following up with customers that have had services before. Your database of customers is perhaps one of your most valuable assets! These are customers whose contact information you already have and you should be marketing to. |
| Posted By: Sarah Thomas |
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| Post Date: 5/30/2011 |
| I started my house cleaning business in December of 2010. I have had maybe a handful of clients, but not any repeat business. I always have the client to go threw their home and let us know if they are pleased or if they need anything else. They always tell us how pleased they are, but never seem to contact us again. I'm not sure what we are doing wrong. Any suggestions? |
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| Post Date: 11/24/2010 |
| Hi Nestor. Yes there is a special version of the software for Canada. There are lots of different pricing options depending on what features you want and whether you want to rent or buy the software. It would be best for you to call 800-759-2532 to find out the different pricing options. |
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| Post Date: 11/22/2010 |
| I am planning to start a house cleaning business in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, i find it enteresting after reading about how the Advance software solutions work. Does this system workable here in Canada? Specially we have a different set up tax procedures and other gov't systems. And how much this software cost and if there is a monthly fee or a one time fee only? |
| Posted By: Nestor |
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| Post Date: 6/30/2010 |
| i am thinking of starting a cleaning service in springfield oregon i was wondering if i need a lincence to do so? |
| Posted By: linda |
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| Post Date: 6/14/2010 |
| We can't advise you to anything illegal. You wouldn't be the first to run a cash-only business. While I'm sure it would work to a certain extent, there are many risks involved you would face. In particular things like what if your employees stole or damaged something? With a proper business setup you'd have courses of action open to you, such as insurance or being able to approach the police. This might be problematic if your business is not legal. |
| Posted By: Sarah Thomas |
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| Post Date: 6/11/2010 |
| Hello,
I am very interested in starting a house cleaning business in my college town with some other students. Can I run the business by cash only and pay myself and my employees "under the table?" I ask because having a cleaning business is not my lifetime goal, but I would like to do it while in school to help with finances. |
| Posted By: college student |
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| Post Date: 4/19/2010 |
| Hi Chris.
I think you are going to have to make some kind of an initial investment and come to some arrangement with the employee to pay them a bit more initially just to keep them. Another option is to find something else for that employee to do while you're waiting for more work to come in - like perhaps they could be dropping off flyers for you, or doing some cold-calling. |
| Posted By: Sarah Thomas |
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| Post Date: 4/16/2010 |
| I'm in a catch 22 on my cleaning company start up. I am working a steady job on first shift and need employees for my cleaning service but have no clients yet either. If i hire one employee and then find a client to service that only gives my employee a max of 75 dollars a week. and i only get about 25 dollars a week from that. I'm geussing that the employee will probably not stay with my company for very long if no other clients or even one client a day on a regular basis is still only giving my employee the same amount as unemployment benifits pay him/her. ANY SUGGESTIONS? |
| Posted By: Chris |
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| Post Date: 11/9/2009 |
| Hi Elia. Thoughtful Systems provides scheduling software for maid services (the Scheduling Manager), affordable web site templates and SEO (search engine optimization) services.
We currently offer a discount if you purchase the software AND a web site of 20%. Let me know if you'd like more information about pricing. |
| Posted By: Sarah T |
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| Post Date: 11/8/2009 |
| your website was very helpful. What full services does Thoughtful systems provide and what are the costs? Are there any inclusive packages that include website design, search engine, management etc. |
| Posted By: Elia |
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| Post Date: 11/8/2009 |
| Ah!!! at last I found what I was looking for. Somtimes it takes so much effort to find even tiny useful piece of information.
Nice post. Thanks |
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| Post Date: 10/16/2009 |
| How much you should charge varies a lot depending on where you are. The best way to find out is to do a little spying and call some other cleaning companies nearby and find out what they're charging. You don't necessarily have to be the cheapest, but if you are more than one of the others you have to have your story down as to why customers should pay more for your service (ie better service, more reliable) ready for when customers ask. |
| Posted By: Sarah T |
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| Post Date: 10/15/2009 |
| Don't know how much to charge for cleaning house? |
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| Post Date: 9/23/2009 |
| Hi Cathy. You should set up a business (LLC or Corporation) for running your business. If you are going to be hiring employees you will probably need to fill out paperwork for this. Best to see an accountant and/or lawyer. The best thing about being a registered company is that you can get yourself insurance in case you break something (accidents can happen) in a customer's home, or in case you hurt yourself. Most cleaning companies do not get their customer's to sign contracts (it just takes too much time and hassle). What you might want to consider is that for the customer's first cleaning they must pay by credit card. This ensures you get your money in advance until they prove that they are a trustworthy client that you can rely on paying their bills. These days there are several easy ways to set up credit card processing. QuickBooks, for example has a credit card processing add-on you can get. Then you can let the customer switch to paying by check. |
| Posted By: Sarah T |
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| Post Date: 9/23/2009 |
| i was thinking about starting a home- office cleaning business.what is the estimatd cost of doing this.including insurance advertising ect |
| Posted By: rich |
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| Post Date: 9/23/2009 |
| Do you need a license to start a house cleaning business?Also should you have contracts for the customer? |
| Posted By: Cathy |
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| Post Date: 9/22/2009 |
| Alan: I think the startup costs can be very low, especially if you're going to be doing the cleaning yourself. A lot of these businesses end up succeeding, but I think to make a better go of it it's better to invest more initially.
You'll at least need a web site and a phone. You should not use your home phone as it's a big turn-off for customers if kids answer it, etc. They can usually tell it's a home phone and that doesn't sound professional.
A mobile phone would be fine as long as you answer "Super Cleaning" etc.
You will need some way of getting the word out there. A web site these days is probably the cheapest and easiest way to do this. Once you've got your web site up you'll probably start getting some calls pretty soon.
How much you should charge varies a lot depending on where you are.
The best way to find out is to do a little spying and call some other cleaning companies nearby and find out what they're charging.
You don't necessarily have to be the cheapest, but if you are more than one of the others you have to have your story down as to why customers should pay more for your service (ie better service, more reliable) ready for when customers ask. |
| Posted By: Sarah T |
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| Post Date: 9/21/2009 |
| i am thinking about starting a part time house cleaning business .what would be the start up costs and how much would i charge per house? |
| Posted By: alan wright |
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| Post Date: 9/8/2009 |
| i need to start a cleaning service businnes |
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