A cleaning business can be extremely profitable, rewarding and flexible. The start-up costs are low, demand for cleaning services is increasing, and profit margins can be high.
In fact, there are many six and seven figure cleaning businesses operating in Australia today, and most of these businesses were created from nothing by someone in exactly the same position as you are today!
In this FREE guide, we’ll show you how to replicate their success, get started quickly, and avoid the mistakes most businesses make.
Ready to learn how to start a cleaning business? Let’s jump straight in…
Step 1: What Type of Cleaning Business Should You Start?
Start with just one or two core services, and add more as you grow. This will keep things simple, help reduce your start-up costs (you only have to purchase one set of equipment and/or products) & give you time to refine your systems and processes.
As you expand your business, you can add additional and complementary services quite easily and quickly.
Resist the temptation to be everything to everyone; remember specialists can charge more than generalists!
When choosing the services your business will provide, consider the following:
For many people, providing a domestic cleaning service is the ideal place to start. Start-up costs are very low, and demand is increasing every year as people look to ‘outsource’ their home cleaning.
All you need to get started are some professional cleaning supplies & public liability insurance – and you are in business!
Because the start-up costs are low, it does mean that there can be more competition; however, if you follow our marketing tips you’ll never have to worry about the competition!
If you wish to offer a more skilled ‘niche’ cleaning service, you’ll need to be willing to invest more money to purchase equipment, and time to acquire the necessary skills and qualifications.
For example, in order to start a professional carpet cleaning company you’ll need a high quality portable or truck-mounted carpet cleaning machine (which will cost at least $10,000 and up to $100,000).
The higher investment costs does mean competition is lower and you can demand higher prices, which is why we recommend adding on these additional services once you have established your business (& have existing customers to sell to!).
Step 2: Start Your Own Business or Buy a Franchise?
Deciding whether to buy a cleaning franchise or create your own business is a decision you’ll need to make early on.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, and at the end of the day it comes down to your personal preference and individual situation.
Our Advice…
Start your own business and enjoy the freedom to create a business that meets your own financial and lifestyle goals (but make sure you get the right help & support along the way!).
Advantages:
Disadvantages
- Your success linked to head-office success (your reputation can be damaged if the parent company gets negative feedback & you are reliant on your franchisor for help and support – some provide it, but some don’t!)
Advantages
Disadvantages
- You have to learn by your own mistakes (although there are guides, case studies & start-up plans out there)
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