There are very few businesses (if any!) that cost as little to get started and can help you earn an income quickly than...housecleaning! If you don't mind the work involved, you can earn a great income cleaning people's homes.
Why the trend toward hiring a housecleaner? More and more families are just too busy and stressed with work and family responsibilities to worry about doing the cleaning when they get home. They'd rather pay someone to do that for them, so they can spend their time how they want to. This is a great thing for you as a potential housecleaning business owner.
Insurance is a must - it will protect you AND give your clients peace of mind. Think of it - they're letting you into their homes to clean. It puts them at a disadvantage. Having insurance will let them breathe easy. The type of insurance you'll need is called liability insurance for contractors. Call any insurance office to get more information on this. The average cost is around $300/year for housecleaners. Well worth it!
Many people get started house cleaning by whipping up a groovy looking flyer with your services listed and of course some contact information. If you have something unique about your services - such as using only organic cleaners - be sure to list that on your flyers. It will set you apart from your competition.
Once you have customers, you'll need to work out what time you'll arrive to do the cleaning and how often you'll visit. Usually it's weekly, but some clients prefer twice a week, or even twice a month or monthly. Provide them with a complete listing of your services and what will cost extra. For instance, window cleaning and oven cleaning should not be included in your basic charge. That would cost extra, since you'll be spending more time on those tasks.
A cleaning business can be a great home based business for all types of people - basically anyone who doesn't mind cleaning and who wants to have a business of their own.
Also be willing to provide a criminal record history if asked. Again, this just provides your clients with more peace of mind if they know you don't have a record!
