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Online Community for starting or growing a residential house cleaning business or maid service.
Do you dream of owning a successful house cleaning business? You've just found THE place for people who are pursuing their dreams of starting and running a successful residential cleaning business or maid service. Find hundreds of forms, information-packed eBooks, how-to articles, bidding calculators, active discussion groups, audio interviews with experts and more! Join our community of residential cleaning company owners and gain immediate access to proven strategies for starting, building, and managing your cleaning business.
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 EBOOK and WEBINAR DOWNLOAD - Green Cleaning for Residential Cleaning Companies
Concern for the environment is growing every day. And in the cleaning industry, green cleaning and providing environmentally friendly cleaning services is becoming the standard rather than the exception. Do you want to offer green cleaning services to your cleaning customers but don't know where to begin? This e-book and recorded webinar will walk you through the steps of setting up your green cleaning program for all your residential homes. PLUS you get a dozen forms to use to start your transition to green cleaning . . . keep reading
 EBOOK: 150+ Marketing Ideas for Residential Cleaning Companies.
Jean & Steve Hanson
THIS EBOOK IS FREE FOR MEMBERS! Take the guesswork out of marketing your residential cleaning business with ideas that work! Are you 'stuck' on coming up with ideas for marketing your house cleaning business? Do you struggle with putting yourself out there to market your business? Would you like to make marketing more FUN? The 150+ marketing ideas in this ebook are tips that have been shared among cleaning business owners who are successfully marketing their house cleaning business. Immediate Download for members of MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. . . . keep reading
 Calculators for Residential Cleaning Companies
We have several calculators available to members that can be helpful to residential cleaning companies. Included are the Residential Pricing Estimator, the Constructiom Cleaning and Move-In / Move-Out calculator and the Window Washing Bid Calculator. Keep in mind that the calculators may or may not reflect your company's production rates and pricing in your area and are not a substitute for competitive price checking. . . . keep reading
 AUDIO SERIES: Getting Started in Your House Cleaning Business
Are you just getting started with your residential house cleaning business? Then you've found the right place! This is a series of short audio recordings that take you step-by-step through the process of starting your business. Some of the topics include deciding on a niche, how to choose a name for your business, getting an EIN number, how to pay taxes, how to set up your company to hire employees and more! . . . keep reading
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Member Discussion: How Can You Become Indispensable to Your Clients?
This month our members discussed, "How can you become increasingly indispensable to your clients and make more profit?" We may not think of ourselves as indispensable, especially in tough economic times when customers dump their cleaning business at the first sign of trouble. But there are things we can do and additional services that we can provide that will make our customers feel as if they can't do without us! Listen as members share their ideas! . . . keep reading
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EBOOK and WEBINAR DOWNLOAD - Green Cleaning for Residential Cleaning Companies
Concern for the environment is growing every day. And in the cleaning industry, green cleaning and providing environmentally friendly cleaning services is becoming the standard rather than the exception. Do you want to offer green cleaning services to your cleaning customers but don't know where to begin? This e-book and recorded webinar will walk you through the steps of setting up your green cleaning program for all your residential homes. PLUS you get a dozen forms to use to start your transition to green cleaning . . . keep reading
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23 Things That Every Cleaning Business Owner Should Know
Theresa Peterson
In business you should not focus on selling just your services. You should also focus on selling customer satisfaction. Satisfied customers return to spend more money and are more likely to refer new customers to you, whereas dissatisfied customers will not only stop buying from you, they will also discourage potential customers. . . . keep reading
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6 Steps to Creating a Marketing Machine
Jean Hanson
Marketing your cleaning business can feel overwhelming sometimes. Many people just take a stab at whatever marketing method sounds good and then wonder why their phone isn't ringing off the hook. . . . keep reading
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Member Discussion: Plan ahead for seasonal trends and promotions
This is a member discussion on planning ahead for seasonal promotions. Are you planning in advance for seasonal or holiday promotions or does the holiday suddenly creep up and you suddenly realize it's too late to do anything to generate extra business? Do you plan for your promotions in a marketing budget? Listen as members brainstorm ideas and share resources on what works for them. . . . keep reading
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How to Clean a Whirlpool Bath
Steve Hanson
Gone are the days when whirlpool baths were found only in the most affluent of homes. As our culture has becomes more and more accustomed to creature comforts, these luxuries have become more and more commonplace. As residential cleaners, it is very likely you will, or have already, cleaned homes with these tubs in them. By learning how to care for whirlpool tubs properly, you will have another useful service to offer your clients. . . . keep reading
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What Your Cleaning Company Needs to Know About the Hazard Communication Law
Jean Hanson
As a cleaning company you use various chemicals in your day-to-day operations. Products such as floor finish, toilet bowl cleaners, disinfectants, carpet spotters and all-purpose cleaners contain various ingredients that can pose a hazard to your employees' health and well-being. This article clarifies your responsibilities to your employees' safety, as stated in the "Right To Know Law". . . . keep reading
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OSHA Compliant Online Safety Training
Our sister site, The Janitorial Store and EMPO Corporation proudly bring you the convenience of OHSA Compliant, online safety training. All workplaces have hazards. Employees must be educated--in advance--about the potential hazards in their work environment. Hazardous Communications, also known as Employee Right To Know, covers both identified and potential hazards in the workplace, specifically chemical hazards, physical hazards, noise hazards, and infectious hazards. . . . keep reading
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Telephone Discussion for Members - March 2010
Members: Join us for our monthly telephone discussions! This month our topic is "How can you become increasingly indispensable to your clients and make more profit?" We may not think of ourselves as indispensable, especially in tough economic times when customers dump their cleaning business at the first sign of trouble. But there are things we can do and additional services that we can provide that will make our customers feel as if they can't do without us! Join us for this brainstorming session on Wednesday, March 3rd at 11AM CST (12PM EST, 10AM MTN, 9AM PST). Come prepared to discuss your ideas with fellow members! . . . keep reading
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AUDIO: Are You Prepared for Tax Time?
This is a telephone discussion that members had at our sister site, The Janitorial Store. Listen as Jean, Steve and fellow members discuss tax time preparation. Some of the topics discussed include: Why you should use bookkeeping software to track your business financials; Do you prepare your own taxes or do you have an accountant?; How often and when you should visit your accountant; Paying Estimated taxes W-2's and other end-of-year forms and reports; Taking advantage of write-off's; Tracking mileage; Employees vs subcontractors . . . . keep reading
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The Two Most Important Things You Need To Do For Your Business Today
Sharon Cowan
It sounds simple doesn't it? Only 2 important things to do for your business today! How about get more clients? No. How about purchase new equipment? No. Well, how about moving to an office? No, none of the above. There are only 2 tasks that if neglected can make or break your business today. Now I know you are really scratching your head wondering what those can be. . . . keep reading
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Cleaning Business Customer Service: Delivering the WOW Factor
Jean Hanson
When it comes to providing customer service in your cleaning business, you want to stand above your competition by giving them the WOW factor. There is no excuse for poor customer service, and when you go above and beyond their expectations, you are able to cement your relationship with that customer. . . . keep reading
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"Steve and Jean - thanks a lot for offering this great resource for folks
like me who may not yet be in the business but seriously thinking about entering
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Sunspark Home Cleaning Service
Toronto, Canada
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Home Therapy Cleaning Services
Geraldton, Australia
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Coatesville PA
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Lakewood CO
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Mrs. Green Clean
Ft. Wright KY
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