As you grow your business you'll need to start buying supplies at a faster and faster rate. Buying supplies once per month turns into once per week, then twice per week! You'll need trash bags in several sizes, different types of toilet tissue and paper goods like c-fold towels to name just a few. Keeping the different products in stock can be an adventure. When I was new I … [Read more...] about Ordering your supplies through Staples Advantage…
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Where should I order my cleaning supplies from?
Once you start collecting cleaning accounts you'll need to think about having an organized way to order supplies. I know that when you first get started, many will just hit the supermarket. While that may be convenient, it's not ideal or economical. When you lack a system you tend to create a patchwork of vendors that has you running around from place to place in an attempt … [Read more...] about Where should I order my cleaning supplies from?
Supply Line 2014: The more you know the more you can help your customers solve problems!
One of the biggest traits a cleaning business owner needs to have is that of a problem solver. Think "Sherlock Holmes". At the end of the day a potential customer is calling you BECAUSE they have a problem. You need to solve it! This requires "brain muscles". Some of these problems are simply a matter of doing a better job at the cleaning, but others are a result of a lack of … [Read more...] about Supply Line 2014: The more you know the more you can help your customers solve problems!
How to add more revenue (and profits to your bottom line) by adding different services
When starting a cleaning business many people focus their time and energy on either the residential or commercial markets. The residential side of the cleaning industry is all about cleaning houses and the commercial side is centered on cleaning business properties. Some even choose to clean both types of properties when getting started. In a sense it doesn't matter what … [Read more...] about How to add more revenue (and profits to your bottom line) by adding different services
List of the supplies you’ll need to get started
UPDATED 10/16/2021: One of the nice things about starting a cleaning business is that you don't need to purchase a lot of supplies to get started. In most cases everything you need can fit in just about any vehicle. This is because the vast majority of jobs you will land in the beginning stages of your business will be of the smaller variety, allowing for a minimal amount of … [Read more...] about List of the supplies you’ll need to get started