Okay, so here's the deal: I want to do some part time work cleaning offices. Nothing like opening a business or anything, just a little part time gig to make a little extra cash. What I'm trying to figure out is how to get started, so to speak. I've seen some ads for cleaning companies needing people, but they all seem to want domestic maids and I doubt anyone would want a guy cleaning a house. Any ideas other than going door-to-door to offices? I'm in the process of placing a couple of ads, but again I really just want to do it a couple night a week and maybe on the weekends. Any advice would be appreciated.
It may not hurt going into some of those strip office spaces and handing out a business card and flyer, with references. Let them know you specialize only in handling so many accounts and you're a one man show. (There are a bunch of those little office spaces in and around 40/42 back behind Food Lion and the Hampton Inn) Small businesses often don't have alot of extra money for a weekly cleaning, but may take you up on bi-weekly or once a month or whatever. I know what you mean...one or two of those types of jobs a week are great because it gives you some extras. Good luck!
Most businesses want to deal with a business, especially for the insurance coverage issues. The same for individuals, I will not hire an individual to work for me since my insurance is the primary if there is a problem. The business you hire should have insurance or do not hire them.
There is that to think about, most places will ask you if you have Worker's Comp and General Liability, it was a pre-requisite the last place that I worked when we used sub-contractors and it was part of my job to make sure they REALLY had it. It shouldn't be all that expensive if it is just you, but it may cut into your profit all the same.
Most people will want a cleaning service to be BONDED. Just in case anythign goes missing. Good Luck.
Have you thought about joining a company that does crime scene clean-up? I read an article about a local company recently, but cannot locate the article now. There are places located in the Triangle that do this. Gory work, but pays very well.
Hey Wayne, are you a know-it-all trouser trout to everyone? How did you and Steve get so bitter? Thanks to all who gave constructive advice.
As a business owner I happen to be informed on the subject and, as was noted in following posts, my information was confirmed for you. If you dislike the message do not try to shoot the messenger. Bitter for pointing out an obvious hitch in your plan? If you want to proceed you will either have to, a) form a business entity and get the insurance b) join a business entity that has insurance or c) find a client who is ignorant of the liabilities and will use an uninsured individual. Neither I or any other business owner with which I am aware will take such a risk given the amount we pay for insurance and the information our insurance agents have provided on the subject.
I agree with Wayne. Most businesses will or should require you to carry insurance. The first thing I would ask as a business owner is if you were insured, bonded etc... You will need to provide a copy of insurance to the client 99.9% of the time. Dont get me wrong, I am all for people owning their own business, you just have to do it the right way, just like everyone else. If you are looking to work for someone, let me know I have a couple of contacts for you.
Well like i said, not looking to start a biz or anything. Just want to do some part time stuff. I guess that's not possible these days. Oh well, back to the private detective super hero gig I guess. Actually kdc, it's supposed to be "one-eyed trouser trout" but I paraphrased.
http://4042.appcomm.net/cgi-bin/404...play_db_button=on&db_id=55068&query=retrieval These people are looking for new clients. May be looking for helpers PT or FT as well as they expand their business.
