House Cleaning Pro
A business plan is a document that should be written before the startup phase of any business idea, but it’s also updated every year. The plan is normally a way for an entrepreneur to attract investors to their business. Most house cleaning business ventures are of the solopreneur variety and don’t usually ask for investors, […]
Unlike commercial cleaning where your client rarely – or – never sees your employees, residential cleaning companies rely on the relationship they have built with their clients. After all, each of your client homes is their castle and they’re not going to let anyone into their castle! Imagine someone coming into your home to clean. […]
The normal process for someone looking for a house cleaning service is to search for cleaning companies in their city and ask for some type of service quote. They want to know what services the business provides in order to determine if they can meet their needs. They also want to know if they can afford to pay someone to clean their home.
When it comes to advertising our residential cleaning business, we often think we have to do it all ourselves. If you have a business website or a social media page dedicated to your house cleaning business, there are way to get referral traffic that won’t cost you anything but a little of your time. Referral […]
Some of the most common questions I get about growing a residential cleaning business ends up really being about the business owner just not knowing when or how to say “No.” How is it possible to say no in your business and still grow your earnings? New business owners work very hard to please their […]
How to Succeed in Business You have decided to build a house cleaning business to be your own boss, to replace a lost job, to build something for your future, or some other reason that is personal to you. We all have our own reason that is unique to us when we decide to be […]
You may think starting a house cleaning business with a partner might be a faster road to success. After all, you can get more things done with a partner to rely on…. or can you? When it comes to establishing a business partnership, you don’t want to jump in feet first without taking a few […]
Clicking on a link sometimes means I make a small commission if you make a purchase. I only make recommendations on products I have thoroughly reviewed or use myself. Are you still trying to run your house cleaning business as a one man (or woman) show? If so it’s time to stop. Don’t you want […]
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, do your research to identify your target market. Finding your particular niche and directing your ad dollars to that area will be the most effective way to get […]
Are you thinking of starting a house cleaning business, but worry about the investment to get started? This is one business that doesn’t need a pile of cash because there are so many ways to get started. You don’t need a bank loan, you don’t need to mortgage your house, you don’t need a loan […]
One of the most important components in a successful business launch is your business brand. This is done through a USP (unique selling proposition). Without a USP, your service will fade into the shadows, struggle to compete and leave an everlasting impression in the minds of your customer base. U.S.P means your Unique Perceived Benefit […]
Here’s the first question I’m going to ask you…. why do you want to start a housecleaning business? The second question I’m going to ask is… what is your vision for building a housecleaning business? You need to be able to answer these two questions to have even a slight chance of succeeding with your […]
Don’t make the same mistake many people make by starting a housecleaning business without doing your research first. There are many reasons people want their own business and there are many different types of cleaning that you could do. The very first thing you should consider is how much time you have to work the […]
How to market a housecleaning business is one of the top questions I get asked. Depending on your talents, here’s 25 things you can do: 1. Use Social Media – I know, this is a given but businesses have literally grown from the ground up using only social media so I have seen the benefits […]
“Social Proof” is one of the many strategies and techniques that businesses rely on to win you over and convince you that their product or service is worth your hard-earned cash. It taps into a basic human characteristic – the need to be like others. In our desire to conform, we often succumb and buy […]
Excellent customer service is a rare thing. Many businesses are too busy trying to maximize their profits in the short term to consider the long term implications of not prioritizing customer service. They should instead define a plan to implement good customer service skills within their organization. The truth is that providing stellar customer service […]
Building connections is essential for making LinkedIn work for you. It’s not just about what you know but who you know. Your connections are the people you know directly. They’re the ones who either you’ve invited into your network or who have invited you. Either way, they don’t become an official connection until the invitations […]
There is a real difference between a good business referral that’s going to help you reach your business goals and a weak referral that’s not. Referrals are all about quality, not quantity, and you need to understand this qualitative difference in order to carry out a successful referral program. Referrals Are about Relationships The foundation […]
If you want to have a small business where you can schedule jobs and work just when you want, that’s fine, but don’t expect to grow your business. By doing the work yourself, you are limited by the number of clients you can service each week. Be realistic about your business and the goals you […]
Why do so many new cleaning businesses fail? For some reason, many people think they can create a house cleaning business out of nothing and that no real planning is involved. Yes, you can start by doing the cleaning yourself with your clients as your boss, but there may come a time when you want […]