My wife is trying to start her own house keeping business.She doesn't know how to get started. we've tride to leave flyers in peoples mail boxs but when they call her. They want to know if she's bonded.I'm a welder/fabricator with five kids to feed and clothe. So we don't have a big budget to get started.If there is any one out there. That knows how to get started with out investing to much PLEASE HELP.
2006-06-17 07:02:30 · 4 answers · asked by alejandro g 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business by Walter Fenix
* Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business by Susan Bewsey
* Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Jacquelyn Lynn
* How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) by Laura Jorstad
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-22 04:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the wife just has no clue. Training at this point is pointless. And you can't make her do or not do anything, as you have learned. If you want to stay, I recommend investing in some large garbage bags. When you are cleaning take her clothes and shove them in the bag. Take her paper, mail, and sundries, and shove them in a bag. Take her dirty dishes and put them in a bag. Put the bags in her closet or on her side of the bed, anywhere that is "her" space. Then tell her next time she does the groceries that you guys are going to use paper plates for meals. You obviously have no option on cleaning up. You can however, make it as easy as possible on yourself...... Or , you can find out what a maid costs. Give her the maid as a birthday present, a Christmas present, a Valentines Day present, a New Years Eve present, an Easter present, a Fourth of July present, a Thanksgiving present........
2016-05-19 22:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this site. They have information on starting services businesses. I also have a service business and the ebook is what got me started. Good luck.
2006-06-17 09:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Looking Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put up notices in nickle local papers. an entry is free. also,
church bulletin board. laundry mat bulletin board. word of mouth.
2006-06-17 07:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by Walter G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋