How to get a job Cleaning Houses
Your house is spotless and your friends say you may be a cleaning fanatic. But the truth is, you're a natural at cleaning and you enjoy it. Maybe it's time to offer your cleaning talents to others and make some money in the process. If you want to get a job cleaning houses, you can do it with a minimal investment.
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Sit down and make a business plan. It doesn't have to follow a professional format. Just write down the supplies and tools you'll need and make an estimate of what you think is a fair price to charge for your services. You can decide on charging by the hour or by the job.
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Check with your state about getting a business license to clean houses. In many states, you do not have to have a license if you don't hire any employees but others require a license and an accounting of your profits.
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Create a simple business card and a flier or a brochure that details your services and your prices. You can distribute them door-to-door in an area where you want to work. You can also take them to real estate offices and request that the brokers hand them out to clients. Pin your card on community bulletin boards for greater exposure.
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Start small. The good think about getting house cleaning jobs is that you'll use the same products you use now in your own home. You can replenish your supplies as you use them.
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Record the names of people who call about your services and send them a follow-up brochure offering a new client discount.
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Keep track of your expenses and your income and write them down or use a software program to input your transactions for tax purposes. Be aware that you'll have to figure your own taxes or have a professional do it. You may want to pay into the IRS quarterly to keep from spending your tax money.
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Provide a good service and a friendly attitude. Go the extra distance every time you clean a home and your clients will recommend your services to their friends. You'll soon have more jobs than you can complete.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider having little cards made up that declare, "Enjoy your Beautifully-Cleaned Home!" and leaving one on the counter along with a mint for every family member when you finish cleaning. Little personal touches make the client feel special.
