2006-07-22 15:51:02 · 3 answers · asked by GG 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
For instance. If there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 square foot, one level home. What do I look at to determine the price? Is it $15.00 per room? Or $10 per bathroom? Or maybe $0.10 per square foot? How do I decide? I've never done it before. If your out of my area we aren't competing with each other so there shouldn't be any issues. I've been researching for months and I have almost given up hope. I don't want to under pay myself, nor do I want to over charge my customers and loose them all together. Somebody please help ....
2006-07-22 16:11:09 · update #1
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. 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!
2006-07-24 07:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work out a method based on square footage and also factor in if there are any other circumstances (clutter, excessive yuckiness).
Factor in the time its going to take you and what you need to earn and supplies, taxes and gas.
Like the above said, give free estimates for jobs like that.
2006-07-22 17:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the home. Do free estimates and go to the homes and then quote them a price on what you are willing to clean their home for.
2006-07-22 15:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by mrs d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋