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A house cleaning or maid service is an ideal full or part time business for students, single parents, the retired and others wanting a flexible schedule and an income of $15 to $35 per hour. Author Mary Johnson began her business, Dial-A-Mop, with a thirty-five dollar investment and built it into an operation generating over $170,000 a year and employing twelve people. Johnson shares the secrets of her success as she explains how to avoid unnecessary hassles and setbacks on the road to profit and professional service. Included are sample forms for recording financial and employee data, estimates, schedules and bids. Important tips are given on advertising, bidding, accounting, insurance, competitors, vacations, safety, products, supplies, equipment and employees.
232 pages
Binding: Paper
A great one person business that's easy to start, in demand everywhere and highly profitable as supply and equipment costs are minimal. Judy Suval provides complete information on licenses, taxes, advertising, bookkeeping, and step by step procedures for cleaning windows profitably on a full or part time basis. Suval compares servicing commercial and residential accounts and details how to price your work for profit. Illustrations, diagrams, and sample forms are included, along with a short chapter on bartering, bidding and finding customers.
100 pages
Binding: Paper
A guide for new or diversifying businesses and a valuable reference tool for managers and owners of established operations. The author gives facts, examples, and current information on how small service businesses can be started and operated in a profitable manner. Over twenty different cleaning related services are reviewed. All can be started with a minimum investment. Examples range from office, home, and industrial cleaning to high-pressure washing and carpet cleaning. This book is packed full of practical advice and information on such management subjects as marketing, supervision, employee training and bidding. It is the official training manual for the Association of Cleaning Technicians (ACT) and the Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA).
278 pages
Binding: Paper
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Starting with "Developing a Marketing Plan", this report shows options and suggestions for small business marketing. Includes case studies and recommendations.
Describes the latest methods of caring for, cleaning, restoring and repairing leather clothing, accessories and furniture. Includes sources for supplies, equipment and further training.
Effective communication is vital in the service industry. Maintain customer satisfaction through accountability, regular inspections, written policies, and employee training.
Examines the pros and cons of commercial and residential accounts, then discusses equipment, techniques, chemicals, special cleaning problems, bidding and construction clean-up. Includes a page of information resources and excerpts from one of our best selling books.
A potentially lucrative opportunity, whether full or part-time. Discusses equipment, finding customers, getting started, common problems and keys to success.
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