how do i start making costings for a new cleaning business?

Question

i need to know how to put costs to a company

Answer 1

first calculate the cost of materials (be realistic) dont forget transport

any staff costs

finally profit margin

Answer 2

You can find out what the competion do. You do also need to know your own costs tho, which are fixed costs - your costs regardless of how much business you actually have, so stuff like ladders, buckets, vans, insurance etc.

The variable costs - these go up/down depending upon what your business is like- so stuff like clothes, petrol for the van etc.

Add all together, add a bit more for luck (or contingency for busines terms) and then divide by the number of days you think you can get work - give you a basic cost structure. Add your profit margin and you have a ready-made quote.

Answer 3

Call around and get quotes to see what the competition is charging and then figure out how much you need to charge to keep a business open. Don't automatically go under them or you might not stay afloat financially. Also try giving away a "deal" or "special" until you get a regular clientel.