When I first started my cleaning business I was worried about one thing. Keeping the accounting part in order. This worry resulted from countless people telling me just how hard this act is. Couple that with the fact that I'm a little challenged in that area to begin with and my worries were multiplying faster than a family of rabbits. So I developed a plan of action to ease … [Read more...] about Keeping The Books. Accounting And Your Cleaning Business
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The Irrational Fear of Insurance In The Cleaning Business
UPDATE 10/24/2021: Quick question. Why do we all fear purchasing insurance? Answer. We don't understand it. Starting your own cleaning business creates a fear of buying medical insurance, vehicle insurance, liability insurance, and getting bonded. The way to get over the fear of insurance is to get a good insurance agent. When you do that all your fears should go away, … [Read more...] about The Irrational Fear of Insurance In The Cleaning Business
Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
One of my first bosses favorite sayings was "Rome wasn't built in a day". It still sticks in my head to this day, and I'm glad it does. It's a great reminder that empires take time to build. I know when you first start your cleaning company you want to grow as fast as humanly possible. You want your empire now! There is nothing necessarily wrong with that. Ambition can be a … [Read more...] about Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
Frugality in Business
Looking back (10 years) when we started our cleaning business, we wanted only the best. This included computer, monitor, phones, vehicles, equipment among other items. What we found out was, WE DID NOT NEED THE BEST, nor could we afford “THE BEST”. Se we decided to become frugal. Being frugal does not mean cheap, it means not throwing your money away. It means purchasing … [Read more...] about Frugality in Business
Don’t burn your cash up
When you are just starting your own business you really need to watch how much cash you are blowing on things that are not needed. A few dollars here and there can sink you. I could spend hours and hours on this topic alone. I can't think of anything that will sink your entrepreneurial ship any faster than spending your cash poorly. Time and time again folks spend their … [Read more...] about Don’t burn your cash up