I want to start my own cleaning business and want to know if a license is required before starting or what sort of insurance is recommended?
2006-10-29 15:42:19 · 5 answers · asked by Curiousty27 2 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 posted links for you in the source box pertaining to starting a business in Florida as well as a cleaning business.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
Florida Specific:
* How to Start a Business in Florida by Entrepreneur Press
* How to Start a Business in Florida, 7E by Mark Warda
Cleaning Business Specific:
* 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
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-10-30 04:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Check with your state website for business licensing. www.fla.gov
2. Check with your local city hall for any city requirements
3. DO NOT GET BONDING, it's not needed and a waste of money unless a customer specifically require a bond and you can add the cost to their bill.
4. You must get liability insurance if only to protect yourself. Get at least $500,000 in general liability, premium should be around $600 a year.
5. Go to the website below, it is a free site, they have a deal with an insurance company that can get you discounted quotes on your policy at no cost to you.
6. Utilize the other links below and do some industry research, read everything available to you. Find out what your competition is doing, see what works for other companies elsewhere and do it too.
2006-10-30 02:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by lkclean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be surprised how much paperwork you will have to do. You will need a Business License, and you may need a Police Permit as well. You may also need a permit to use and to store hazardous fluids.
2006-10-29 23:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you make over 300 bucks a year, and live in a city or county. Liability insurance, or get bonded.
2006-10-29 23:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by fantasticopinionsfree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start it, a license is just a way to get money out of you.
2006-10-29 23:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋