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How Much Should I Charge For My Commercial Cleaning Services?

You've bought all your cleaning supplies and equipment, told everyone you know that you have started a cleaning business and now you are ready to start bidding on jobs and getting down to work. So your next step is to meet with potential clients and put together a bid for their cleaning services. But how do you know what to charge for cleaning your potential client's building? Start off by... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 60 days ago.)

Does Your Cleaning Business Have a Mission Statement?

Along with a business plan, a mission statement is an important tool that will capture the spirit of your business. A mission statement helps to clarify the goals and objectives of your company. In just a sentence or two, the mission statement for your cleaning business will set your business goals, your underlying philosophy, and what special benefits you have to offer to your customers. A good... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 163 days ago.)

How to Decide What to Pay Your Cleaning Employees

As your cleaning business grows, one of the first things you will have to do is hire employees. Of course, this means that you must decide on how much you are going to pay before you start interviewing and hiring new cleaning staff. As a business owner you may have times that you work more hours and make less per hour than your paid staff. However, you are investing your time and efforts not just into... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 180 days ago.)

Finding Sales Leads For Your Cleaning Business

When starting out in your cleaning business, your first clients may be friends, relatives or clients that you had while working for another cleaning service. To grow your business you need to expand your circle and gain new customers. Where do you look for potential clients? The following are practical ideas to find qualified leads. -- Join a networking or volunteer organization. Your community may have a... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 256 days ago.)

How to Create an Advertisement to Promote Your Cleaning Business

Although you may not be a marketing guru, advertising can get your cleaning company noticed by potential customers. But before you spend any of your advertising dollars, decide on your target market. Finding your particular niche and directing your ad dollars to that area will be the most effective way to get clients calling and asking about your services and... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 262 days ago.)

Tips for Training Your Cleaning Staff

Proper training of your cleaning staff not only leads to cleaner buildings, but it also means fewer accidents, faster cleaning times, and a more professional cleaning staff. When hiring new employees, you may find candidates with extensive backgrounds in cleaning however, it is more likely your new - hires will know little about proper cleaning techniques. Proper training is essential to get your employees off on the... (posted by janitorialstore 5 years 282 days ago.)