subject: It Is Easy To Start Your Own Window Cleaning Business [print this page] Probably one of the easiest businesses to open on your own is the window cleaning business. Generally for this type of business to start up is relatively low cost and it is the type of business that has very little overhead. All you need is your favorite cleaning solution, buckets, a couple of squeegees, brushes and a ladder.
One of the first things that you should do when starting your business you should go around to the homes and businesses in your local area and introduce yourself a long with offering them your cleaning service. It might be a good idea to already have business cards handy so you can hand them out while you are introducing yourself. This is the least expensive way in which to advertise your new company.
Once you begin working it is probably a good idea if you do all of the work yourself. You can probably continue to do this for quite some time until your clientele begins to grow. It is also wise that you make sure that you have your cleaning techniques down perfectly before you hire someone else to help you. The best way to do this is use your techniques on your own windows and your friends windows.
One of the best things you can do for the cleaning process is to simply put in a few drops of your favorite cleaning solution into a bucket of water, and use a wet brush and a squeegee on your windows. This is probably one of the best methods and has been used for many years. Unless you have your own personal method it is probably best to stick with this one.
Another reason why this is an ideal business is because you will generally be able to work out of your home even when the business becomes larger. Another advantage is that you can more than likely do your own bookkeeping in your home as well. You can probably save more money by printing your own business cards and billing statements as well. You should probably have a cell phone with you at all times if there will be no one at home to answer business calls. This is far better than having to spend extra money on an answering service.
Where you live will probably influence what you charge your customers but on the average a person can charge about twenty five to thirty dollars per hour. After you business begins expanding and if you feel that you need help, you can always hire someone for one third of that per hour and you will still make good money.
It is important that you understand the things you can do to help make your business a success. Make sure that you are on the job on time and that you remain consistent with all of your clients. Be focused on what you are doing and make sure you are thorough. Always see that you do the job as best as you can and make sure to try and get the job done when promised. Always remember that missed calls might mean lost business so always get back to a client as soon as you can. Make sure that you keep up with the client and their current needs. It is always nice to let customers know you appreciate them, so adding them to your Christmas or holiday list is always a good idea.
