10 Easy steps on how to start a cleaning business. Commercial and residential cleaning in the United States is a $53.6 billion dollar industry! Get yourself some of that cash now and enjoy the economic freedom of a lifetime. If you enjoy this material, please visit our home site at www.cleaningbusinessnow.com We enable entrepreneurs like yourself with the tools a knowledge for success! 1. Understand the industry Be aware of your personal qualifications and interests Determine type of business: house cleaning, commercial cleaning, carpet cleaning 2. Register your business Select a professional sounding and easy to remember business name Visit your Local Country Clerk’s office for registration 3. Open a bank account Separate business account from personal account as per IRS rules and regulations Establish credit history for your business to help in getting business loans in the future 4. Get insurance Apply for relevant insurance: Liability insurance, Bonded insurance, Vehicle insurance, Workers comp Find a local agent and get a quote 5. Purchase cleaning supplies Get a few basic cleaning supplies and tools to get you started Purchase in bulk only when your business grows 6. Advertise Hand our flyers, get listed on phone books, post on Craigslist, and make a website Be active on social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, Angie’s List 7. Get financing Get financing if needed as your business grows in size Options: personal savings, business loan, business line of credit, Small Business Association Loan, others 8. Sign up your first clients Reach out to your social circles and neighborhood Use word of mouth and referrals 9. Hire staff Determine staff size and relevant skill sets and experience Be very careful and selective when hiring 10. Keep records Maintain records of customers Document all transactions to be able to comply to state and federal regulations