Do you think of selling your cleaning business? Perhaps you are looking for a new career or a shift in your livelihood. Maybe your company is in a downturn and you want to escape as soon as possible. You might even want to retire. No matter what position you are in, there are things you should think about…
You’re now starting your own cleaning company. Congratulations! This is a rapidly growing industry with low entry barriers. If you are positive and have the right attitude, there are many opportunities. You need the right equipment. You might think your business needs are limited to basic cleaning supplies such as sponges or disinfectants. Cleaning business is still a business. You’ll…
It’s exciting to start a cleaning company. There are many options for growth and expansion. You must know how to charge for cleaning your house before you can become a successful entrepreneur. It doesn’t need to be difficult to create a pricing guide for housecleaning. You can create the most cost-effective price guide for your clients and business…
It’s exciting and terrifying to start or buy a cleaning company. But the most frightening part is finding clients and keeping them. Good news is that you already have a clientele for your cleaning business, and there are many avenues for communication and advertising. There are some things you need to know before you start your…
ISSA is a global trade association that has over 9,000+ members. It has established itself as the leading point of reference for contractors and cleaning professionals worldwide. Every year, we look forward to attending ISSA’s North America Conference in Dallas to learn more about the latest trends in residential and commercial cleaning. These are the highlights of…
Market dynamics are influenced by changes in demand and supply . Innovation changes how businesses respond to customer expectations. 20 years ago, customers might have placed orders from a catalog and waited for weeks to receive their goods. Today, the same order can be placed online and the product may arrive in just 30 minutes from…
It can be tricky to discuss price increases if your company is new. It is a powerful strategy that can improve your company’s bottom-line. It can also cause customer discord and possibly lead to them looking at other cleaning companies. You can increase your prices effectively without affecting your customers by implementing a well-thought strategy. These are four tips to help…
True business growth requires diversifying your efforts to grow and maintain customer relationships. Cross- and upsell opportunities are powerful tools for adding value to the customer and cleaning business. A Forrester analyst found that increasing customer retention can boost your profits by 25%-95 percent. Upselling and cross-selling are responsible for approximately 10-30% of total business revenue. Additionally, it’s easier and…
However, it’s not as easy as learning how to clean. While you are focusing on your business growth and maintaining high quality standards, it is important to train and hire cleaning staff. Here are seven ways to train maids or house cleaners. Basic Training with Strategic Team SchedulingHow you organize your company and what the scope of…
Cleaning professionals who work primarily in residential spaces can find it difficult to operate during the COVID-19 crisis. Customers are afraid to allow staff into their homes, disrupting businesses. Some companies have temporarily stopped offering services to protect their employees. Others may be required to close their doors due to local laws. Every challenge is…
