How to Start a Janitorial Floor Cleaning Business
Start a janitorial floor cleaning business if you do not mind performing the work it takes to keep the floors of companies, and the private homes of residents spotless. Janitorial floor cleaning businesses typically offer their cleaning services to locations such as medical centers, educational institutions, large stores, and people who desire a clean home but choose not to clean for physical or personal reasons. As the owner of the floor cleaning company, you have the option of performing all of the cleaning projects on your own, or hiring and training a staff of employees to assist you in your janitorial floor cleaning business. Either way, there is money to make if you work hard, build a good reputation and do a good job cleaning each floor you are hired to complete.
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Decide if starting a franchise is your best option. Starting a janitorial floor cleaning franchise has several benefits including the ability to obtain expert advice, assistance with equipment selection, and even help acquiring your first clients. However, keep in mind that you will have to pay a fee to the company with whom you franchise, which will eat into your profits. Weigh both the pros and cons of this option by going to the Federal Trade Commision website (see Resources).
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Choose to focus on the commercial side of the cleaning business, which includes cleaning floors for hospitals, public and private schools, churches, and both large and small retail establishments, or residential homes.
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Research what other cleaning companies are offering to their clients, and provide the same services at a lower price. Call other cleaning companies and ask them what sevices they provide, what rates they charge and if they offer discounts. Obtain the numbers of these companies by looking at ads in newspapers, and ads on bulletin boards in your area. Include other services that your competition is not offering for the same or a lower price to gain an edge over your competition.
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Obtain the needed licenses and permits. Contact the Department of Business in your state. Determine if there are any licenses required to own and operate a janitorial floor cleaning business in your area. Be prepared to pay any required fees. You will need an occupational license and Federal Tax ID number so that you can pay taxes on money you earn as you start your janitorial floor cleaning business.
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Market your business. Hand out flyers you have made which list your contact information and the services you provide. If you plan to focus on cleaning the floors of companies, hand deliver your flyers to businesses which you enter on foot. However, if you plan to target private homes to clean, hand out flyers in parks, leave them in stores in your area, and let every friend and family member you have know that you clean floors for a living.
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