Starting a cleaning business can be both rewarding and profitable. It requires careful planning and research before you decide on the type of business that is right for you, the type of business model that will work, the locations where you should be doing business, and the supplies and equipment that you will need. In addition to the many details, you will also have to deal with the actual cleaning, construction, and equipment maintenance that is required. This requires that you be knowledgeable in all areas of cleaning, but most people have an advantage in one area or another, which allows them to get out of the cleaning business and into the other business areas of their expertise. If you are an accountant or lawyer, you will probably know how to handle contracts and leases, or you can work on financial management and record keeping. If you have strong writing skills, you will be well suited to produce promotional materials, brochures, ads, and flyers. If you are a social worker or teacher, you will be well placed to work with the clients, provide training, supervise staff, and mentor the new hires. In general, the more areas of business or skill you have, the better.

Before you begin you should decide on a business name, and register yours with the state. There are costs involved in getting your company set up, and then your business will be taxable until you are collecting profits from the business.

* You should make a list of items that you will need in your shop. You are required to charge a minimum rate for your services, as well as a maximum rate. You should have a price list for items including: carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, electrical work, painting, carpet cleaning, and window washing.

* You are required to put a price on your services, however, there are other rules to follow. These include: you should never mark up your rates, or try to get a customer to buy more rather than they can afford to. When you price your work, make sure that you put the cost of the services, including your time. For example: you should price your janitorial services at $40 per hour, and then add 10% for any administrative tasks required. You should also price your work in terms of the number of hours required, and the number of hours required with each service. The reason is that customers are trained to look for the numbers in a rate, and this is effective in getting them to purchase things they probably cannot afford.

* The state requires that you put a price on your services. This price is different than the one that you should charge to your customers, this is to make sure that you collect your profits.

You should always calculate your numbers in this way, and you will have to use the minimum price for your services, and the maximum rate for your business.