Office cleaning business 
| Starting an Office Cleaning Business - How to Start Up |
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What I like so much about starting an office cleaning business is you can start small -- even doing it as a side-business -- and bring in profits right away without laying out a ton of cash to get going.
It's a service business – not a one time sale - the type of business you that creates a recurring revenue stream. Just pick up the paper and check out where the economy is heading – I’ll give you a clue - China? Do I need to say more... Manufacturing is down or going overseas. And starting up a manufacturing business, sourcing suppliers, and selling your own product takes a heck of a lot of money just to get started. Starting a cleaning business takes little cash and little energy to start making money right away. Realistically, it's going to be at least $1000 if you take into account the cost of registering your business, paying for some liability insurance and the other startup costs. Of course marketing is an additional cost. Marketing | Sales Funnel -- no matter what business you start. (There are studies that show …businesses that market and sell make the most money.) Description Your potential customers are not simply businesses who occupy "office" space. They might be hospitals, stores, hotels, and other types of buildings - they need cleaning on a regular basis. Some cleaning companies do light dusting and trash, while others offer a full range of other duties and diversify (not a bad idea) and include services such as equipment cleaning and even maintenance and janitorial servicing (fix leaky faucets, empty trash-cans, fill towel dispensers, etc.). Most commercial cleaning services work after-business hours when the employees have gone home. Some people find this as a benefit. But if you're looking for a cleaning business where you work during the day, you may find starting a house cleaning business a better option.
Although you need to be thorough, you'll find the office cleaning business is not as tedious as cleaning homes. The office manager wants the job done right -- where a homeowner may expect 100% perfection. I'm not suggesting you can be a slacker. I'm just making a comparison…. you should think about it. Where do you want to go? Dealing with either, home or office, requires a professional presentation (although I feel the best sales people are those who can "be regular" and still make the sale.) Business people want to work with business people. If the person you're meeting with is dressed full-tilt (in business attire), you will be foolish to show up in jeans and a t-shirt. I don't mean to state the obvious, but just because you're in the cleaning business doesn't mean you can’t be professional-- particularly when prospecting. How much you can make? A commercial office cleaning business can often make very healthy profits, sometimes up and over six figures a year. Typically, the range is from $35-$50,000 a year. Not bad, Hmm? The higher profits come from larger accounts and by promoting the "add-on" services. FYI: See Suze & Ev's ebook, you. An ebook is a revolution in affordable education. You can download your eBook onto your computer. You can open the eBook and read it (like you are reading this page) on your computer and you can print it out to read like a traditional book away from the computer.We optimized the Suze and Ev Method ebook….it uses very little printer ink. The eBook comes in pdf format, the most secure and convenient format that works on both PC and Macintosh.It's really easy and safe to download. Click Here
To get started quickly and without spending a lot of cash, you can start an office cleaning business with the basics.
Because this is a service business and startup equipment is minimal (to get going), you can typically get rolling for less than $200. If you are going to offer larger commercial cleaning services, such as power washing or if you will shampoo rugs, you should rent equipment to get started. It's something you should research on your own because renting is only beneficial if you use the equipment occasionally. Most of your budget should be spent on marketing in the beginning. Targeted direct mail sales letters will allow you to speak personally to your prospective clients and will help you set-up sales without having to make those cold calls we all hate. Sales letters are also nice for setting up a "warm" call. If you mention you're going to be calling to set up an appointment, it will help you to be more welcomed when you dial the phone.Pros and Cons of the Office Cleaning Business Commercial work can be more lucrative than house cleaning, and the hours are much different, as I already mentioned. You may have fewer clients with office cleaning, but the jobs are larger and you can solidify your business with contracts -- which isn't always as easy with homeowners. (Businesses expect to sign contracts, where homeowners regret them.) Learn more about starting an office cleaning business Office Cleaning Business Kit Cleaning Business Startup Guide
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