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Hi Forum,

I am currently looking at what options there are for starting up a domestic cleaning agency.  I have initially been looking at franchises, but I don't have alot of finance.  One company called point2point cleaning looks interesting.  They provide all the paperwork and a website to get you set up quickly.  Any one on here have any opinions on this option/company?  Any advice gratefully recieved.

[steve scotter]

You dont need to buy a franchises to start your own domestic cleaning service.

Twenty five years ago one of my relatives was down on her luck so she started a domestic cleaning service but it was not doing very well. So on my rest days from the ambulance service i went out and cleaned houses.

Then i started the marketing within one year my relative had a thriving business.

Next came carpet cleaning requests, then fire and flood restoration within a few years I had ten full time employees and a turnover of £500,000.00 per year.

Its not rocket science its hard work, planing and lots and lots of training.

I hope this is some help to you.

Steve Scotter
EMT MBICS BDMA IOSH
Health and Safety Technical Manager
Nebosh General Certificate

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Thanks for replying Steve,

I do understand that hardwork is the essence of starting a successful cleaning business.  I am not afraid of hardwork I can assure you of that!! The franchise I mention only supplies knowhow, paperwork, forms etc, and the rest is still up to me to actually get the business up and running.  Obviously, I want to start off in the best way possible, with as much good, tried and tested advice, as possible. 

Thanks again for your reply,

Alan   

[steve scotter]

Alan

A franchise may be the easy way to start as they will help you with starting the business, marketing, training, but at what cost?

These companies charge a lot of money for helping you launch a business and thoses costs to you are ongoing.

If you can produce your own flyers, business cards and can advertise or services you may not need to buy a franchise.

There is a need for domestic cleaning, if you market and advertise your business
well you may suprise yourself.

Steve