Hi! I clean small offices and Luann got you started on the right track. The local authorities you need to call to see if a license or permit is required is usually your local county or city clerk s office. A D.B.A., though usually not required so you can wait until you have a few customers, is what you ll need to open a business bank account. Liability insurance is a must. It will protect you from claims of theft or damage-usually false, but why not let the insurance company handle it? Plus it is a great sales tool to get customers. The price varies a lot from one company to another so call as many insurance companies as you can and get quotes for the amount you want. Start small...you can increase later. Use a local agency and become friend with them--they can be a resource for new customers/referrals.as far as equipment and getting customers and tons of other tips and resources, go to my Squidoo lens on starting a cleaning business-the link is in my profile. I think you ll find a lot of your answers there.Good Luck-you can do this!!
It s really very simple. You will need some commercial liability insurance and also to e onded for a small amount. Then you will need to decide if you will form a corporation or if you will be a DBA (doing business as). If you contact your local authorities, they will tell you if you need a license. Then you can open a business checking account so you can take payments.It is easier operating as a DBA if you will not have employees. Having employees is a whole different issue. You ll need more insurance and should become a corporation to limit your liability.
www.cleanuptheprofit.com tells you exactly how to start a cleaning business. It also has the forms that you will need and a square footage price estimate chart for estimates.
equipment : broom soap . other items as needed, sales dictate material.register as dba local countypray.
basic cleaning supplies. cell phone, computer, and advertise on craig slist.
