Hi David, I sold my commercial cleaning business (T/O £2 Mill) in 2008, then went to University and gained a Post Graduate in Business and Personnel coaching, I now run a business in the midlands helping all types of commercial and cleaning business owners succeed.
When I operated my business (250 staff) I always wanted a shoulder to rely on, a confidante, and trusted business partner who understood my business and had my interests at heart. Finding the right skills to understand your dilemma is difficult, but most small business challenges fall into any one (or more) of 3 categories.
1. Profit
2. People
3. Time
I come across all too many people spending too much time in the business, working with big clients for little profit and not managing the people they have, these issues are common to all business, not just cleaning.
A good source of help is your local business link, or a well qualified coach if you need a good business coach and mentor, drop me a PM or email me at
Geoff@CfBC.co.uk, I have access to a pool of business coaches who may be able to assist you with the business development and business planning.
Good Luck
Geoff