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This week in our other newsletter Trash Talk, we talked about keeping control over all the client keys in your possession. You need to do the same thing in your residential cleaning business too....
Although it is difficult to get accurate statistics, it is estimated there are over 500 million people out there surfing the web, and half of those regularly. Studies also reveal that three out of four Internet users are in North America. With that many people out there searching, no business should be without a website. However, a search for cleaning services on Google brings up over 13 million entries. So can your cleaning company profit from being on the World Wide Web? Sure it can! But you need to be strategic about how to get visitors to your web site....
Words to Use and Words to AvoidWhat words do you use when trying to get a new account for your cleaning company? Using the right word can help close the sale, while using the wrong words might just drive your potential customer to another cleaning company. Did you know words such as "contract" or "difficult" can scare away potential clients?...
Every day, millions of consumers and businesses either buy products online or use the Internet to find out more information about the products and services they need. Homeowners are looking at company websites and may even give priority treatment to those companies with professional websites that clearly make them stand out in their field. However, most people will only stay on your home page for 10 to 15 seconds. So there is a tremendous burden on that first page of your website to not only clearly spell out the cleaning services you provide, but to also let your visitors know why they should partner with you instead of your competition....
Goal-Setting for Success in Your House Cleaning BusinessHaving goals gives your business direction, a course to navigate with, and move your business to where you want it to be, today and tomorrow. But it takes more than just setting goals for yourself and your cleaning business, it takes setting yourself up to accomplish your goals....
How to Create a Procedures Manual for Your Residential Cleaning CompanyCreating a procedure manual for your business can act as a road map for your employees to follow upon your extended leave. It can also improve the way everyday business operations are currently being done. It allows you to systematize your day to day business activities so that things run efficiently and with consistency. It just makes good business sense....
As you get your house cleaning company up and running, it's important to develop a brand image. Your brand shows your personality and values to your clients, vendors, distributors, potential clients, and professional organizations you belong to. A brand image is not just for the big corporations; a strong brand image portrays your company as credible and develops customer loyalty....
Preparing Your Residential Cleaning Business for a DisasterYou have spent years building up a successful cleaning business; do not let failure to plan ahead for the worst be your downfall. Although no one wants to think about it, planning and preparing ahead for a disaster can keep your residential cleaning business from going under after a tragic event....
Being a cleaning business owner means wearing many hats: marketing, bookkeeping, human resources, not to mention cleaning for your clients. With everything you have to do in the day-to-day operation of your house cleaning company, you might lose the "big picture". So what can you do to stay on track?...
How to Plan Your Exit Strategy for Your House Cleaning BusinessWhether you've just started your house cleaning business or you've been in business for a while, if you haven't given any thought to how you will eventually exit the business, you will probably be unprepared when the time comes....
Get Your Residential Cleaning Business off to a Good Start by Avoiding Common MistakesAs a new residential business start-up, there are literally hundreds of things you have to do - from buying supplies to figuring out your accounting system to finding customers. Your first year in business is full of excitement, but can also bring about a steep learning curve. You can be a step ahead of the game by avoiding these seven common business mistakes....
In all businesses it is important to keep good records. The tax laws are very complicated, and it is easy to make mistakes in bookkeeping and the filing of records. However, there are several common mistakes many business owners make that can be avoided with a little forethought...
Tips to Improve Gas MileageIs filling up your gas tank eating away the profits from your house cleaning business? You can't control the price of gas, but you can get better gas mileage. A little planning and preventative vehicle maintenance can improve your vehicle's performance and make filling up your vehicles a little less painful....
One of the most important decisions you will make when starting your residential cleaning business is deciding which type of legal structure is right for your business. The type of entity you choose will determine the amount of taxes you pay and guide you in the amount of paperwork you will have to deal with....
How to Find a Good Accountant for Your Cleaning BusinessIt's important for the success of your cleaning business to find an accountant that you are comfortable with and that will stay on top of the ever changing maze of tax laws. In addition, a good account can give you financial advice that will help guide the growth of your cleaning business....
Secrets to Running a Successful Family Cleaning BusinessMany new businesses rely on help and support from a spouse, siblings, children, parents and other relatives. And although a family partnership may seem straightforward and trouble-free, juggling family and business can be a difficult endeavor....
Stay Out of Trouble with the IRS by Paying Your Estimated Income TaxesAre you paying your estimated income tax payments? As a business owner, you're responsible for making sure Uncle Sam gets his share of your income. If you're a new cleaning business owner and you haven't yet thought about paying income taxes, now is the time to take a serious look at what you should be paying and when....
Do You Know Your Home Cleaning Competition?The competition in the cleaning industry is tough. There are plenty of hard-hitters- out there willing to do what it takes to increase their piece of the pie.- How do you expect to stand out from the competitors unless you know who they are and what they're all about? Understanding their strengths and weaknesses can keep your cleaning business one step ahead of the competition....
Claiming Car Expenses on Your Taxes? Use Proper DocumentationAre you documenting all your miles and expenses for your business vehicles? The trick to being able to prove your deduction is to write down the miles you drive for business as you drive them, otherwise it's a tough challenge to convincingly recreate history after the fact. This article explains what the IRS looks for in your documentation....
8 Road Blocks to Success in Your Home Cleaning BusinessStarting a new home cleaning business and making it successful is not an easy thing to do, but understanding the reasons why half of new businesses close and avoiding those reasons, may just keep your business from becoming a failure statistic....
The way you and your employees answer your phone is extremely important to your business. Much of the contact you have with customers or potential customers will be through the telephone so you want them to feel that they're dealing with a professional, courteous business. Here are some tips for ensuring your phone answering skills are top notch:...
The Quick & Easy Way to Deal with
Your !#%@$!# Tax PaymentsYou know how it always goes every year...you finally manage to deal with gathering all your receipts and records of expenses -- and by some miracle get all that data to your accountant or hassle through the ordeal yourself to your tax forms completed. Whew! Your mind is happily relieved when it's all done, especially if your CPA magically whisked off your filings to the IRS for you, so you didn't have to worry about them. You pat yourself on the back for surviving yet another year of the annual tax hassle. Ah! The job's done -- (you think!)...
How Long Do I Need to Keep These Records?This article has a clear and handy list of how long you must keep records, according to the IRS Publication 583, along with tips on how to store your record for safe-keeping....
Putting Your Residential Cleaning Business Website on the World Wide WebIs your residential cleaning company on the World Wide Web? If not, you could be missing out on potential customers. Don't even know where to begin? You can hire a professional website designer, a student or even do it yourself. But before you begin you need to sit down and plan what will go on your cleaning business' website....
Back Up Your Cleaning Company's Computer Data or Risk Losing it ForeverIt is extremely important that cleaning companies have a backup plan for their computer data so if and when a disaster strikes, your company can quickly recover and continue business as usual with minimal interruption to your business operations....
Do you have a website? Bet you've heard this question before. What's the big deal? Why does a local cleaning service need a website? Isn't that for companies who do business all over the country? Sure, it is, but if you haven't joined the millions of businesses who have a presence in the Internet, then you're missing a huge marketing opportunity. Here are a few reasons your cleaning company needs a website:...
Marketing Your Service To Commercial Customers: How Is That Different From Marketing Your Residential Service?CROSS CONCEPTS SERIES: In our 4th installment, we will learn how to identify your commercial market, and where to find solid commercial customers who will help you grow your business. This series explores how to successfully manage and grow residential and commercial segments of our industry at the same time....
How Do I Achieve Successful Management of
Residential and Commercial Cleaning at the Same Time?CROSS CONCEPTS SERIES: This 3rd installment in our series will address the issues involved with managing both commercial and residential divisions at the same time. This series will explore how to successfully manage and grow residential and commercial segments of our industry at the same time....
Operational Differences Between Residential and Commercial CleaningCROSS CONCEPTS SERIES: This is the 2nd installment in the series of articles on how to successfully manage and grow residential and commercial segments of our industry at the same time. In our 2nd installment, we will investigate the Operational Differences Between Residential and Commercial Cleaning....
Expanding and Diversifying Your Maid Service Business TodayCROSS CONCEPTS ARTICLE SERIES: This series will explore how to successfully manage and grow residential and commercial segments of our industry at the same time. In our first installment we will investigate why diversity is an important strategy in growing your business....
