I am thinking about setting up a Janitorial Services Cleaning business, Any start up ideas?

Question

I am trying to setup a Janitorial Cleaning service. The cleaning part is no problem as far as finding the equipment needed. What I need help is setting up the business?, business liscence? to landing making and landing a contract (ie hospital contract)? Does anyone have any ideas to help me get started?

Answer 1

you'll need to register the business name (usually at the county court house - circuit clerks office), then you'll need to get a business license (probable from the city gov.) You'll probably need a van for your transportation (to carry all the mops, brooms, buffers, vacuums, cleaning supplies, etc), and you'll need to do some advertising. You need to figure out how to charge and what rates to charge.. I think they usually base rates on square-footage and surface construction (concrete floor, carpeted, tiled, etc) You got a lot of work before you can startup (probably a month at least) Do some web research... check out other cleaning/janitorial companies... maybe set up your own website (Microsoft Office Live Basics "beta" version is free)

Answer 2

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:

* Cleaning Up for a Living: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Building Service Contractor by Don A. Aslett, Mark L. Browning
* Jump Into Janitorial: How To Build A Cleaning Business Netting Over Six Figures A Year by Ron Piscatelli
* Commerical & Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide To Developing And Maintaining Your Own Janitorial Or Home Cleaning Business by Walter Fenix

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!

Answer 3

You don't say if your going to have employees or if you are going to clean by yourself. If your going it alone you can go to city hall to get a business license, then call irs to get your tax id#, also check the web for a place to get bonded. I think all these things should come before anything else.

If you are going to have employees its gets a little more complicated, such as are they going to be employees or independent contractors.

I have a cleaniing business and I only keep a few customers because it is hard work and I haven't been able to find anyone reliable and trustworthy to clean with me. Good Luck!

Answer 4

First, research the competition in your area. find out who they service, what services they provide, what they charge. This should give you your baseline for services offered and competitive rates. Resarch your product costs and apply product use to type of service provided, ie.e square footage, time necessary to compete job, wages paid, workers compesation, benefits (if offered), computer programs/skills needed to record business oerpations, etc
...this should be done prior to opening business

Answer 5

You Might want to get a name and and start putting out adds along with getting all the supplies you need!