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House cleaning Service

by debraddeaton, Window Shopper

  • Created: March 28, 2012, 1:41 pm
  • Updated: May 16, 2013, 11:45 am
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Could someone please tell me how to get customers? I have passed out all of my business cards in insurance offices, doctors offices,laundry matts.I just do not know what else to do.I really need the business to take off.I take care of my brother who is disabled and he has a disease that is going to take his life.I really need the money.Please tell me what else I can do and if there is a web site that has a 30 day free trial that I could advertise on.Thank You.

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Lynn Mc Millian | Window Shopper | 5/10/2013 - 9:52 am

Make sure this is what you desire to do

alanaj | Window Shopper | 5/6/2013 - 5:43 pm

I know someone who owns an office cleaning business. When he first started he
had to give deep discounts to build up his clientele. You won't make tons of
money overnight, but will start with something and then you can build up. My
suggestion is to start with a small strip of offices and let the word spread.
Best wishes.
"Entrepreneurship: is living a few years of your life like most people won't, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't." - unknown
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IONM | Window Shopper | 5/6/2013 - 10:23 am

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stacymor | Window Shopper | 5/3/2013 - 1:54 am

Carpet cleaning is an very important routine that we must never miss. Dirt
hides in the deepest fiber of the materials and is an important contributor
in the shelf life of your investment. I read a blog about how to clean and
maintain carpets in home.
http://cleanandmaintaincarpet.tumblr.com/

clevertim | Window Shopper | 4/29/2012 - 6:02 am

Cold calling. Just grab the phone book and start calling. You will get a lot
(I mean a lot) of rejections, but you need to keep going. Key is to sounds
enthusiastic, have a positive attitude. Go after small businesses. If they
tell you they have a contract for cleaning, ask for details and offer them a
discount.
Good luck!
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blusoul | Window Shopper | 4/20/2012 - 11:14 am

also you should try to do groupon or living social deals. They will help you
generate business and if you do well you may end up with more customers than
you can handle.

kmurray | Community Moderator | 4/3/2012 - 4:58 pm

Hi,  Check out our section on marketing for some ideas for your business, as well. 

mhardin293 | Window Shopper | 4/3/2012 - 7:05 am

Hello debraddeaton, Window Shopper you need to create a marketing plan that
includes a marketing mix. I have been in the cleaning industry for 29 years
and the marketing aspect has help me grow. There is business training class
in your area and I suggest you take a class or visit me at gnsinfo. biz
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BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 4/2/2012 - 6:55 pm

Have you considered working for an established cleaning company? Many
businesses have contracts with cleaning companies. If the companies are doing
satisfactory work, many will not change until a problem occurs. If you are
interested in cleaning homes, try passing out flyers in up-scale
neighborhoods. Be sure you are licensed and bonded before going into homes
and businesses.