When you operate your own cleaning business you will be asked all types of questions from time to time. One of those questions will be the following... What is your NAICS or SIC code? When I was asked I replied "Huh... what's that?" A little homework uncovered the answer. The NAICS code for the cleaning industry The six digit code is... 561720 for anyone who is in the … [Read more...] about What is the NAICS or SIC code for a house cleaning or janitorial company?
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Make it easy for your customers to pay you. Use “business reply envelopes”.
As many of you may know, I've learned quite a bit about how to market and operate my cleaning business by simply paying attention to what the "big corporate type" companies do on a regular basis. For instance I always pay close attention to credit card companies. Why do you ask? Well because those guys are BILLION DOLLAR firms that have tons of money invested in research and … [Read more...] about Make it easy for your customers to pay you. Use “business reply envelopes”.
The fastest way to make big money is to not think about money at all…
I know that one of the big reasons people start a business is because they are chasing the money that comes with owning a successful enterprise. On a certain level that line of thought is fine. After all, money is what makes the whole world go round not to mention you just plain need it. What I want to share today is just a quick thought on the importance of not getting … [Read more...] about The fastest way to make big money is to not think about money at all…
MONEY is really nothing more than an IDEA in your head that is ACTED UPON.
In my quest to find cleaning accounts I've marketed my services to just about every type of business at one time or another. If you can name it, I tried to get hired by them. The vast majority of times I would try to get in front of a certain group, I would either do some form of a direct mail package or just stop by with some flyers and goodie bags that included info about … [Read more...] about MONEY is really nothing more than an IDEA in your head that is ACTED UPON.
How one letter to a property management company resulted in $17,512.54
Over the years I have been in business I've read countless articles on how to get cleaning jobs. Some were useful but most were simply a waste of energy. Generally speaking those who try to "educate" others on how it's done completely OVER-COMPLICATE the process. This scares beginners to the business away in most cases. "Old school" marketing techniques work best In my humble … [Read more...] about How one letter to a property management company resulted in $17,512.54