Member Profile: Heather Easton
Your Name: Heather Easton
Name of your business: Hands 2 Help CLEANING SERVICES
When did you open your business? 2012
What services do you offer? Residential, Commercial, Move In, Move Out and 1 time cleans.
Why did you start the business? Took early retirement to relocate and be closer to my new grandchildren. After a busy stressful government career in finance, I decided to change direction and began cleaning houses. That very quickly began to expand and I found myself needing to hire help. Within a year, I have grown to 4 employees and a company car on the road. I am now devoting more of my time working on making Hands 2 Help CLEANING SERVICES the most sought after business for cleaning services in our area.
How many people are in your company? 4
What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? The biggest surprise has been finding quality, reliable employees.
What is the toughest part of running your business? Finding quality, reliable employees.
What is the best part of running your business? Positive client feedback and of course, the money.
Is there anything that you would have done differently? Searching out this support, information and resources sooner.
What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? Branding. I am having a logo made up now and will have my vehicles lettered. I am looking into uniforms with our logo as well.
Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? Growing.
How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? I am just new here and this form has been my first stop. I am anxious to begin exploring.
What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? TCo-Owned and operated a household moving company. Owned and operated a Antique / Flea Market Store. Worked in Finance for the Ontario Government
Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? My brother-in-law owned a cleaning business but he was the only employee. It didn't seem that difficult to do, although I sought and received help all along the way.
Web Site: http://www.hands2helphousecleaning.com
Email Address: [email protected]
