Starting a Commercial Cleaning Business

What you need to know about this business

Startup cost range between $7500 and $15000.
• Most commercial cleaning businesses charge so many cents per square foot. Call offices and other business to see what the going rate is in your area.
• The income potential is $35,000 to $60000, which about the maximum if you are a sole proprietor. If you are able to expand, hire others, and manage the business much more is possible.
• If you are a one or two person business, you will spend most of your time out-of-the-home. Some husbands and wives start the business together.
• If you hire others, you will have to combat high turnover.

How to market this business

• You will have to study the industry and aggressively market your business
• Advertise in online, offline and telephone business directories
• Look for new buildings being erected and call their owners to see if they signed a contract with a commercial cleaning business.
• Send direct mail and make calls to owners of shopping centers, malls, and industrial parks.
• Find out what type of interiors a building has, and then pitch to the owners that you specialize in those types of floors, fabrics (furniture, carpets, drapes etc.)

Target Market

• For the one or two person business, look for those small and unusual businesses that need professional cleaning.

Home business equipment required

• Basic cleaning supplies and power equipment (you can rent to start).