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CleaningBusinessHQ.com
How to Start
a Cleaning Business
A Quick Start Guide

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10 Steps to Starting a
Cleaning Business
Starting a cleaning business can be a very profitable business endeavor. Your
cleaning business can be started part-time, from your own home and with very little
money.
According to SBDC.Net, the industry is expected to grow 5.5% annually through
with current business trends toward outsourcing and purchasing by two income
families looking for more leisure time.
The cleaning business industry has two main markets: Residential and Commercial.
Of these two markets, the residential cleaning market is the highest requested service
by women since a growing number of families have the money available to afford
these services.
Here’s an infographic showing the difference between the two:

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10 Steps to Starting a
Cleaning Business
Here’s a quick start guide on how to start a cleaning business:
1. Write a business plan.
2. Choose your “Target Market”. In the cleaning services industry, you can target
either residential or commercial customers.
3. Create a Business Name – either a keyword rich or branded business name.
4. Register your business name. You can apply for a “DBA” at your local county
clerk’s office.
5. Open a business bank account.
6. Get your business licensed (if applicable in your state).
7. Determine your business structure. Here are the most common forms of
business structures used: sole-proprietorship, partnership, LLC (Limited
Liability Company).
8. Get a tax identification number (Employer Identification Number). Your EIN is
the number that will be used to identify your company for tax purposes.
9. Get a logo and branding materials for your business.
10. Promote, market and advertise your cleaning business.
For more information on how to start a cleaning business, and other tips, visit
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