[nicole]

i have decided to start up a office cleaning business any advice on pricing and contracts would be much appreciated?

i was thinking 12/15 pounds per hr is this ok?
also do i work out pricing by the size of the office ?if so how much per sq ft

[BDCS]

I would have titled the thread "help please" . Have you searched old threads as you can find a lot of answers there. How can you price without having a basic grasp of the business and that of your competitors ?

[nicole]

BDCS...you do know that you DO NOT HAVE TO REPLY  to my posts.
how do u know that i dont have a basic grasp? i thought this site was for all sorts of business people new starters like myself and the cocky oneS like you who know everything.

[Denise l]

Nicole,

Your prices are too high for office cleaning especially when firms are cutting back. Start much lower. Remember minimum wage is £6.08 per hour then add on your overheads; NI, start up costs such as machinery, chemicals, work wear, holiday pay etc. Don't go on sq ft go on hours to do the job. The add your profit margin on.

Denise

[GS CLEANING SERVICES UK]

It is just basic manners to use the word please when asking for something , no-one is going to hand you advice with your attitude

[richywilts]

nicole carl at bdcs and denise are two of the most helpful people on this forum when giving advice im sure you made a mistake by not sayin please and title was to get attention

[cml]

Hi Nicole,  there is some good advice given by Denise above based on the current economy and general cut backs.  As you know you could use a couple of pricing matrix's to pricing for jobs but would need to be able to adapt and respond to demands and the location in which you work otherwise you may price yourself out of contracts time and time again for being too high.