How to Find People That Need House Cleaning

One way not to find people who need house cleaning is to visit them and exclaim, "Wow, you really need some help around here." That would be a sure way to alienate potential customers, and no one in their right mind would approach getting new business that way. There are a variety of ways to find new house cleaning customers. As long as you don't rely solely on one technique for getting new clients, your house cleaning business should have more dirty floors than you can mop.

Instructions

1. Create a website that tells about your company. Detail the exact services that you offer, and provide contact information for people to receive a free quote. Mention your location on the website several times, so that individuals searching for house cleaning in your city will be able to locate you.

2. Put an ad on your local Craigslist under "Household--Services." In the ad, put a link to the website that you made, as well as your email address. Also include your phone number. In your ad, mention that first time customers get a 20 percent discount or some other incentive to entice people to choose your cleaning service over the competition.

3. Carry business cards at all times, and always give existing customers several of them to give to friends or family who are looking for a reliable person or business to clean their homes and offices. Word of mouth is one of the most powerful strategies you have for gaining new customers, so always go the extra mile on your existing jobs and give excellent customer service.

4. Join the chamber of commerce. For the cost of membership, you will get a great deal of free advertising, as the chamber of commerce recommends member businesses to newcomers and other individuals. In fact, the Austin Chamber of Commerce receives over 14,000 calls every month from individuals needing referrals for services. You will also be listed on the chamber's website. Attend networking events hosted by the chamber of commerce, as you will make connections that can increase your business.

5. Get to know realtors and apartment managers in your community. These people are often looking for people to do "move-outs" when people move out of an apartment or rental house. Give them your business card and follow-up with them in a couple of weeks if they haven't called. Let them know that you are serious about forming a working relationship with them.

6. Place an ad in any local women's publications that are distributed in your town. These can be more costly than the previous options, so you may want to wait until you are starting to get more business. Better yet, call the editor and ask if they'd be interested in doing a story about your new business.

References

• Austin Chamber of Commerce: Benefits, Bonuses and the Bottom Line

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Read this Article in Spanish
• Craigslist