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How to start and grow a residential house cleaning business or maid service.

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DVD: Safety Training for Residential CleanersDVD: Safety Training for Residential Cleaners
The Safety Training for Residential Cleaners is OSHA and GHS Compliant, plus it meets CIMS Certification Requirements. This is a one hour DVD that includes a Safety Exam and Certificate of Completion for each of your employees. GHS training is required for all cleaning technicians by Dec 1, 2013 so don't wait until the last minute to be in compliance! . . . keep reading

DEAL OF THE WEEK! Flyer Templates for Residential Cleaning CompaniesDEAL OF THE WEEK! Flyer Templates for Residential Cleaning Companies
This is a group of 6 flyer templates. Each template is a Word Document that is fully editable. In order to get people to read your flyer you must have a headline that grabs their attention and keeps them reading! For example: What Is Lurking In The Air In Your Home? With a flyer, you have more room to educate the customer, create a special offer, or explain your referral program. And finally, your flyer must have a great Call to Action to get them to contact you. All these features are included in our flyer templates, and of course you are free to edit for your own business. . . . keep reading

Ebook: Managing Unacceptable Employee Behavior In Your Cleaning BusinessEbook: Managing Unacceptable Employee Behavior In Your Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
If you are dealing with employee behavior problems, this Ebook is packed with the information you need to start solving the problems and getting your company back on track. Learn how to create a positive work environment; learn how to deal with emotions (from anger to tears); learn verbiage to use with emotional employees; learn corrective action and discipline - the RIGHT way -- and much more! This Ebook is FREE for members. . . . keep reading

NEWSLETTERS for Residential Cleaning CompaniesNEWSLETTERS for Residential Cleaning Companies
JUNE ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE! Sending monthly newsletters is the #1 way to stay in front of your clients and prospects. The best part is, WE do all the work of creating the content! All you have to do is personalize it for your business by adding special offers and company updates. Then take it to your local printer or upload it to an online printer. You can even upload it to your website for online reading. Better Home Living is a 4-page, full color newsletter. You will have it printed on 11x17 paper, folded in half. New issues every month! Order monthly or buy an entire year for a discounted price. Click here to see sample issues. . . . keep reading

EBOOK: Learn to Clean Any SurfaceEBOOK: Learn to Clean Any Surface
This 74 page ebook contains surface identification and cleaning strategies, and is FREE for members of MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. Use this ebook to train your employees so they don't inadvertently ruin a surface in your clients' home or office. The more they know about surfaces and the chemicals used to clean those surfaces, the less likely they'll be to cause problems for you down the road. After studying the content of this ebook, visit the "How to Clean Any Surface" section of the Member Discussion Forum. Here we've added the specific procedures for cleaning surfaces. . . . keep reading

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30 Ways to Reduce Costs in Your Home Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
Some cleaning companies are great at making sales, but wonder why their profit isn't so great. But instead of digging into the books to see what is happening behind the scenes to cause the lackluster profit, they continue to pursue more sales. . . . keep reading
Episode 61 -- Close More Sales With Believable Client Testimonials
Jean Hanson
Episode 61 -- Close More Sales With Believable Client Testimonials When you own a cleaning company, one of the most powerful things you can do is to gain new clients is to let your EXISTING clients close the sale FOR you! That's because what others say about your cleaning service is WAY more convincing than anything you can say about your own business. This video offers tips for getting testimonials that will help you close more sales. . . . keep reading
MEMBER CALL: Solo-cleaners or Teams -- Which is Right for My Home Cleaning Business?
MEMBER CALL: Solo-cleaners or Teams -- Which is Right for My Home Cleaning Business? Many home cleaning companies start out as a one-person operation. But as your cleaning company grows and you add employees you will soon face the decision of whether you should send in a single person to clean a home or if you should send in a team. Join Jean Hanson and Debbie Sardone as they discuss the pro's and con's of using solo-cleaners versus teams. . . . keep reading
Member Profile: Kathy Potts
Jean Hanson
Member Profile: Kathy Potts Kathy Potts owns Cleaning Diva! She started her business in 2008 and offers a variety of Eco-friendly residential cleaning options. She was surprised at how fast her business has grown and really enjoys the freedom it has provided her within her personal life. She plans to expand her business in the coming years. . . . keep reading
Member Profile: Rockilee Rolle
Jean Hanson
Member Profile: Rockilee Rolle Rockilee Rolle is the owner of Maid In A Minute, LLC which opened in July of 2000. They offer a variety of services, including: Deep cleans, Move In / Move Out Cleans, Spring Cleaning, Monthly, Weekly and Bi-Weekly cleaning. She loves networking and meeting new people through her job and hopes to continue to add more client relationships to her business. . . . keep reading
RECORDED CALL: How Accurate Are Your Numbers? How to be Profitable on Every Clean
RECORDED CALL: How Accurate Are Your Numbers? How to be Profitable on Every Clean How do you know if the price you just quoted will be profitable? Did you run YOUR costs of doing business or did you use what you heard is the "going rate" for house cleaning and the "standard percentage" for payroll costs? Listen as Jean Hanson and guest expert Sharon Cowan, discuss how to provide an accurate price that is both competitive and profitable . . . keep reading
Member Profile: Joanie Stewart
Member Profile: Joanie Stewart Joanie Stewart owns Squeaky Clean. They opened in 2004 and offer residential cleaning services. She started her business so she was able to work around her children's schedules. She hopes to continue to add more clients and employees to her business and she sees her business continuing to grow for years to come. . . . keep reading
Episode 60 -- Is My Cleaning Supervisor Too 'Nit-Picky'?
Jean Hanson
Episode 60 -- Is My Cleaning Supervisor Too 'Nit-Picky'? A cleaning business owner has a supervisor that his employees think is too picky. In this video we offer advice on how to handle the situation. How would YOU handle the situation? Please post your comments below the video. . . . keep reading
DVD: Safety Training for Residential Cleaners
DVD: Safety Training for Residential Cleaners The Safety Training for Residential Cleaners is OSHA and GHS Compliant, plus it meets CIMS Certification Requirements. This is a one hour DVD that includes a Safety Exam and Certificate of Completion for each of your employees. GHS training is required for all cleaning technicians by Dec 1, 2013 so don't wait until the last minute to be in compliance! . . . keep reading
Member Profile: Wendy Tarlow
Member Profile: Wendy Tarlow Wendy Tarlow is the owner of Hamptons Lane Home Organics Inc. This is a brand new business and she excited to start this new venture. Wendy plans to use all natural cleaning products and joined www.MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to gather advice as she begins her new adventure. . . . keep reading
5 Easy Steps to Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan for Your Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
Whether you're just getting started in the cleaning business or you're a seasoned veteran, now is a good time to start a marketing plan (or refresh an existing marketing plan). With the economy in dire straits, it's every business for itself. . . . keep reading
Have You Created An Environment That Fosters Success?
Jean Hanson
What came to mind when you read the title of this article? A fancy new office with a brand new desk and a view to die for? Well that would be nice, but it really doesn't have anything to do with becoming successful in your cleaning business, and it's not the type of environment I'm talking about. . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: What is OSHA GHS and What You Need to do to Stay Current on Safety Training
INTERVIEW: What is OSHA GHS and What You Need to do to Stay Current on Safety Training On March 20, 2012, OSHA issued a final rule that substantially modifies its Hazard Communication Standard to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, or GHS. To understand the new standard, we've recorded an interview with Don McGruder, Safety Consultant and Trainer for EMPO Corporation, a Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) servicing clients across the United States. . . . keep reading
Episode 59 -- Is Your Cleaning Company Referable?
Jean Hanson
Episode 59 -- Is Your Cleaning Company Referable? In a survey at http://www.MyHouseCleaningBiz.com, 50% of the respondents said that most of their business came from referrals and word of mouth. Yet when I talk to cleaning business owners, most don't have a "system" for getting referrals. So how are they able to get people to refer their business if they aren't doing anything specific to get them? . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Maidplan web-based scheduling and accounting software
AUDIO: Maidplan web-based scheduling and accounting software This is an interview with Jeremy Martin of Maidplan, a web-based scheduling and accounting software for residential cleaning companies. Learn the advantages of using this type of software for your business, and how you can receive an ongoing discount for being a member of MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. . . . keep reading
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