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LEADER: 05673cam 2200565Ma 4500
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100 1 $aBewsey, Susan.
245 10 $aStart and run a home cleaning business /$cSusan Bewsey.
250 $a3rd ed.
260 $aNorth Vancouver, BC :$bInternational Self-Counsel Press,$c©2007.
300 $axvi, 141 pages :$billustrations, forms, samples ;$c25 cm +$e1 CD-ROM
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490 1 $aSelf-Counsel business series
500 $aEarlier ed. has title: Start and run a profitable home cleaning business.
500 $aAccompanied by CD-ROM in pocket inside back cover.
500 $a"Includes forms and budgeting spreadsheets on a CD-ROM"--Cover.
505 0 $aBefore you get started -- Is this the business for you? -- Filling the vacuum -- You're on your way -- Targeting your market -- Assessing the competition -- Legal requirements -- Choosing a business name -- Choosing a business structure -- Professional services : your lawyer and your accountant -- Purchasing an existing business or franchise -- Leasing versus purchasing -- Your mission statement -- Forecasting your needs -- How much should you charge? -- Keep your forecast up to date -- Raising the money -- Your business plan -- Knowing your business -- Organize your headquarters -- Organizing business records -- Computers and technology -- Working with suppliers -- Visibility : let people know you're here -- Creating your image -- Advertising strategy -- Yellow pages -- Promoting your business at trade shows -- Direct mail marketing -- Cross promotions -- Timing -- Gain maximum interest -- Using color in your marketing materials -- Word of mouth marketing -- Your goals -- Quoting basics -- Pricing -- Tenders and bidding on contracts -- Save money for your client; save time for you -- Forms of payment -- Do you want to go solo? -- Research, research, research -- Strategic planning -- Your goals for hiring -- Analyze your staffing needs -- Break down what the employee must do -- Interviewing -- The trial period -- Uniforms -- Legal requirements -- Benefits and incentives -- Termination of staff -- "Fun" damentals -- Setting up a training facility -- Meeting company standards -- Tips for the trainer -- Incentives -- Scheduling -- Injury and first aid -- Breakage -- Meeting with the client -- Good clients and bad clients -- Saying goodbye or withdrawing services from a client -- New clients : when to say no.
505 0 $aSpecial concerns -- Security -- Special services -- How it all comes together -- Keep your staff up to date -- Handling complaints -- Cleaning tips -- Cleaning tips for your clients -- Tips for home cleaning teams -- Tips for window washing -- Tips for wall washing -- Tips for cleaning new building projects -- Tips for cleaning offices -- Know your products -- Inventory control -- Make one staff member responsible for each job -- Adjust work and team schedules -- Your collections policy -- Client problems -- Employee theft -- Be available for clients -- A new market -- Services you can offer to downsizing homeowners -- Estate cleanups -- Disposal of household chemicals -- Pricing -- Growing your business -- Final walk through -- Calculating a residential quote -- Calculating a commercial quote -- Pet sitting estimate and waiver -- Quality control card -- Quality control diary -- Start up costs -- Cash flow forecast -- Receipts and disbursements journal -- Your advertising message -- Trade show contest ballot -- Invoice -- Bulletin board advertisement for employees -- Job description -- Interview guide -- Questions for prospective employees -- Employment agreement -- Termination letter -- Training agenda and memo -- The lighter side of training -- Training program guidelines -- Training certificate -- Availability list -- Calendar/schedule -- Introductory letter to clients -- Daily run sheet -- Client record system -- Clean your way from top to bottom -- Office floor plan -- Determine your wants and needs -- Building blocks : know yourself -- What type of services should I offer? -- Your competition -- My goals for my business -- Steps to achieve my goals -- Timing your cleaning tasks.
650 0 $aHouse cleaning$xManagement.
650 0 $aBuilding cleaning industry$xManagement.
650 0 $aNew business enterprises$xManagement.
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