my friend and i would like to start a small business offering cleaning and ironing and delivery services. Does anybody know how we go about doing this and where we can find useful info on this topic. We are based in Scotland. Thanks in advance
2007-01-22 04:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by xxx 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Here are some resources that will help you in your planning and starting of your service. Good luck!
First of all, before you decide to start your cleaning business, make sure this kind of work is right for you. You will need to be in good physical condition. Cleaning is very hard strenuous work. You will need to have good customer relation skills. You will need to have basic office skills and some accounting skills.
If you are planning on leaving your full time position to start a cleaning business, make sure you have at least six months of savings. Or keep your full time job and start out part time.
Research all the aspects of the cleaning service business. From customer service to advertising, taxes, employees, insurance and bonding, what to charge and how to clean a home professionally. Cleaning your own home and cleaning professionally is totally different. Learning how to clean professionally takes a lot of time. When a client pays for your services they expect to come home and find their home spotless.
Getting those first clients takes time, persistence and patience. You will not get a hundred clients overnight.
Ask yourself?
Who your customers and competitors are
The ins and outs of finding clients
What equipment and supplies will you need to get started
Hire and train employees
Find startup funds and how to set prices
Here are some books you can purchase used or new on amazon.com.
Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Start Your Own …) by Jacquelyn Lynn
Cleaning Up in the Janitorial Industry by Hanola International
2007-01-22 05:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by BellaDonnaRev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting a small business is of course a great idea. There are a number of sites available online, where you can get tips and ideas to begin a small business. Refer a few sites and plan accordingly. Also make sure you are financially fit.
2016-05-24 17:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend contacting your local HMRC office to ask for a meeting with the small business support team. This team can provide assistance with helping you organise your tax affairs, register for VAT etc.
For advice on actually running the business, go to www.businesslink.gov.uk !
Get yourselves an accountant/solicitor to draw up a partnership agreement to formalise any agreement between yourself and your friend. Often partnerships end acrimoniously, no matter how good friends you are.
Good luck
Good luck.
2007-01-22 04:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by notmarriednochildren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have some good advice below that I would have offered - so can I offer you something else? Get yourself a great and memorable name. Here are a few suggestions for you.
Iron Lady
Clean and Steam
Press and Impress
You can get some good help here: www.StartMyNewBusiness.com
Good luck
2007-01-22 06:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lloyds TSB don't give great advice from my point of view, but their Business Plan Start up Pack is fantastic. It's a disc which totally helps you do your plan simply without loads of jargon. It comes out looking professional too.
2007-01-22 04:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by Maz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, why not try working from home, it pays off if you put the work in, more money than a real job too, check out this site
2007-01-22 06:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by slipstar_182 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
business link, business link and the local branch of business link
2007-01-22 04:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋