Member Profile: Rena Holman

Member Profile: Rena Holman

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Name Rena Holman
Name of your business: Apartment Prep Service
When did you open your business? September 2017
What services do you offer? We offer move in/ move out cleaning service for mostly apartments and some residential. 
Why did you start the business? We are real estate investors and entrepreneurs.  We understand the need for this type of cleaning in this field.  We offer a quality cleaning service that targets apartment buildings, condos, student housing, etc.
How many people are in your company? From the offset; 2.
What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? The potential for this type of service in this area.  We serve Syracuse, NY and the surrounding suburban areas.  There is tremendous potential for growth, employment opportunities and service in the housing market. 
What is the toughest part of running your business? The toughest part of running this business at this stage is getting started and learning all that's needed to be successful.
What is the best part of running your business? The best part is knowing we are not just for profit but we also fulfill a real need in the real estate market.
Is there anything that you would have done differently? Not yet. Ask me in about 6 months from now!
What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? The most important thing I will be adding is people.  Giving people an opportunity to earn a decent living. 
Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? I see the business established so that the next point person can take this vision and run with it.
What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! The advice I could give to others;  having been an investor since 2003, is to stay focused.  We are a husband and wife team.  Keep your eyes on the goal.  You will achieve your dreams.
How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? I am hoping to access many different forms and lots of wisdom.  No need to reinvent the wheel.
School - high school, college, technical school: Yes; 4 years of college.  Graduate with a degree in Psychology.
What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? Accounting, bookkeeping, preparing taxes and real estate.
Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? Oh yeah; I married an entrepreneur. 
Email Address: [email protected]
Your Social Network links (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc): Not yet- coming soon!

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