Help!!! I'm thinking of starting a cleaning business any help/advise would be much appreciated :)?

Question

I am thinking of starting my own cleaning business and want to know what insurance i may need, also any general advise would be gratefully recieved would prefer sensible replies thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

you will need public liability insurance.

go to the businesslink website below and fill in there check list for a full break down fo all the liences you will need to apply for and where to get them from.

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?domain=www.businesslink.gov.uk&target=http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/

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:

* 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!

Answer 3

You will definitely need liability insurance if you want large contracts. In the state I live in only requires workers comp insurance if you have over 4 employees and that includes yourself.
I have a million worth of coverage, but I do condos and large offices. (i don't do homes at all) It costs me about 1,000.00 a yr. The down payment is usually about 200.00 and you can pay quarterly.
Hope this helps and good luck with your new business.

Answer 4

you can never do enough advertising...be reasonably priced and ALWAYS check out the competition