What Do You Need to Start an Office Cleaning Business?
An office cleaning business provides many benefits to its owner, including self-employment, low start-up costs and the ability to work during off hours, meaning that the business can be built up while the owner maintains a regular day job.
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Legalities
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Choose a business name and register it, open a business checking account and purchase liability insurance. Also get an Employer Identification Number for tax purposes and purchase bonding if you will have employees working for you.
Equipment
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Purchase everything from cleaning chemicals and cloths to vacuums, brooms, mops and floor cleaning machinery. Depending on your clients, you may need additional equipment such as ladders or window cleaning tools.
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Image
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You pick up accounts much more easily when you present a professional image in every interaction with the customer. This means having a company vehicle, uniforms, well-maintained equipment, professionally created business cards and sales literature, and references or recommendations from previous customers or employers.
Employees
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An office cleaning business can be started without any employees, but it is unlikely to grow very large without the addition of at least a couple employees. Explore hiring well in advance of the need, to avoid a rush to hire the first person who walks through the door. Take time to find a trustworthy and dependable employee.
Clients
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No matter how willing you are to clean offices, you don't really have a business until you have a customer. Contact previous work associates, friends and families for leads and don't afraid to do some cold calling as long as you keep your visit short and sweet.
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