Member Profile: Laura Mederos
Your Name: Laura Mederos
Name of your business: WOW Cleaning Services
When did you open your business? April, 2007
What services do you offer? House Cleaning, Janitorial, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstry Cleaning
Why did you start the business? I moved to a new city and I couldn't find a job.
How many people are in your company? 8
What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? How much work it takes to run house cleaning company.
What is the toughest part of running your business? How much liability there is in owning a cleaning company (injuries, damages, theft, cash flow, etc)
What is the best part of running your business? Being the boss. Seeing the fruit of your labor. Making changes to improve and grow.
Is there anything that you would have done differently? Yes, seeking advice and get some coaching.
What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? Always improve our systems (quality, training, policies, etc)
Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? Known for being the best, respected and have a waiting list :)
What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! NEVER give up! It takes ALOT of determination. Do alot research and seek coaching with sucessful business owners. Never think you know everything always be opened minded to others advise.
How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? Learn, learn and learn some more.
School - high school, college, technical school: Finished High school, some technical school
What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? Accout manager, sales, advertising, customer service
Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? Since I was little I was knew I wanted my own office with a reception/assistant. After struggling to find a job when I moved to a new city I saw the opportunity.
Website: http://www.wowcleaningreno.com
Email address:
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