where do you find information out about independent cleaning contractors?
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look in your yellow page our JERUALEM JANIORIAL 404/392/4673
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Get your company listed in all the free directories that you can find.  When you come across a particularly good directory with a lot of traffic, pay a little extra for the enhanced listing.\n\nSetup a basic Web site with product/service and contact information.\n\nWhat industry do you serve?  I might be able to give you more specific advice.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Commercial and Residential Cleaning Services: A Resource Guide to Developing and Maintaining Your Own Janitorial or Home Cleaning Business by Walter Fenix\n* Start and Run a Home Cleaning Business by Susan Bewsey\n* Start Your Own Cleaning Service (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Ups) by Jacquelyn Lynn\n* How to Start a Home-Based Housecleaning Business, 2nd (Home-Based Business Series) by Laura Jorstad\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Just look in the yellow pages under contractors, builders, etc.
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Hoovers is really good. I used it a lot a few months ago. It gives you lots of info in a nice format. Here's a link:\nhttp://www.hoovers.com/free/?cm_ven=PAID&cm_cat=OVR&cm_pla=HOL&cm_ite=hoovers
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No finding exactly that.... do you know a state at all?\n\nJetta Cargo Svc Inc 317 Isis Ave # 104  Inglewood, CA 90301  (310) 215-3801     \n\nJetta Cleaning Svc 2965 Highway O  Wright City, MO 63390  (636) 949-5800     \n\nJetta Cleaning Svc Inc Not Available  Wright City, MO 63390  (636) 463-2266     \n\nGolf Jetta Svc 7206 Greenwood Ave N  Seattle, WA 98103  (206) 729-8090
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I own my own commercial cleaning service and yes, there is great money in it, let alone you are your own boss. I got started with an ebook that you can find on this site under the service business. It helped me with bidding jobs, how to secure a contract, some great cleaning tips and lots more. It may be what would help you. \n\nI went from cleaning one office once per week to now, cleaning them as well as an industrial account or two, every night of the week and sometimes on the weekend.\n\nCongratulations on making a decision to start your own business.
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Ecolab is a client of mine. I sell them janitorial supplies. A friend of mine also works with them. They seem to be a profitable company.
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there are many good cleaning contractors in melbourne and some dodgy ones that cut there cleaners hours down after 6-8 weeks without the client being told this gives the contractor a larger piece of the fee the cleaner cannot maintain the standard of clean so you feel ripped offf the cleaner feels used and the contractor pockets the extra cash!!!! sometimes a smaller contractor gives you more personal service and they try harder to keep your contract and if they clean themselves you should consistently get a good clean.try MAXX CLEANING they cleaned our office through a contractor and they were great they cleaned consistantly and even brought flowers for front reception every week we miss them
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Look for contractors, remodelers, and builders in your local phone book(s), community newspaper, and on bulletin boards (both real and online, such as craigslist.org) around where you want to work. Call each of these people/businesses and offer to clean the house(s) they're working on (when they're done) for a reduced rate (as an introductory rate - you can raise it once you get your foot in the door). Once you get rolling (and doing a great job being responsive and good at what you do) you can get a huge amount of referral business. AND you will get business from both these types of people specifically AS WELL AS the homeowners themselves.\n\nThe harder you work at communicating with builders and remodelers(calling all of them, asking questions about what they need or who else they might know to talk to, checking back with them regularly, etc.) the more work you will get. The beauty of getting these types of referrals is that the clients tend to have some money and thus be the kinds of people who hire house cleaners.
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http://www.independentsector.org
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Washington State Bar Association is a good place to start.\nhttp://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/landlord-tenant.htm
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There's a lot of good information in the link below. I would also run their name at Better Business Bureau.
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One good way is to print out flyers and take them to potential clients where they work and/or live.  Identify exactly what you have to offer and perhaps even provide a discount for the first cleaning.\n\nIt works for many businesses.
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That depends on whether you want to find projects as an independent or a full-time position with an established organization.\n\nAs an independent you'll want to list your credentials in many of the online sites available.  Be cautious about spending too much money to post your info.\n\nThere are also sites that will provide leads for potential projects for you to bid on.  Again, be careful about spending too much money - some of them are just rip-offs.\n\nIf you're looking to join a company, then you'll need to review the job boards and post your resume.  Contact key companies directly.\n\nEither way you'll also want to network with as many people as possible, and let them know what you're looking for.  Consider joining appropriate professional organizations to meet appropriate people.
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http://www.hoovers.com/free/
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advertise and go ask places that clean for a sub contract, then come clean my place for answering