How to Start Your Own Window Washing Business
July 6th, 2008 Filed under: Uncategorized — Small Home Business AuthorStarting your own window washing business is relative easy. Your initial investment is low and the potential for profit is quite high. This is because there are few overhead costs involved.
All home-based business owners should invest in a DBA and business checking account. Doing so will make it much easier to do your taxes, each year. It will also increase your chances of obtaining clients who typically use to check, to pay for services rendered. Most clients feel an added sense of security when writing a check to a business, as opposed to an individual.
Obtain flyers and business cards. You can easily design and print them yourself or hire a graphic designer to do the job. If you outsource the initial job, you can restock your supply, quite inexpensively, by utilizing the copy services offered at Staples or OfficeMax.
Purchase supplies. Basic window cleaning supplies and a short ladder is typically all that is needed to get started… especially if you’ll be concentrating on 1 story residential clients. Many people think that they need to drive a truck, to get started in the business. The good news is, any automobile will do.
Take the time to contact several established window cleaning businesses. Ask them what they charge for their service. This will give you some idea in regard to what to charge your own customers. It is best to offer competitive pricing.
Since you are just starting out and obviously have a desire to build your client base, you may want to charge a bit less than your nearest competitor. Yes, the profit margin will be smaller but you can always raise your prices, making them more competitive, after your window cleaning business has acquired several regular clients.
You can opt to purchase commercial window cleaning solutions or come up with your own. Many commercial cleaners contain toxins, which are harmful to the environment. As more and more people are’ going green’, it is advisable to consider using natural products. Your Earth conscious customers and Mother Nature will love you for it!
Should you decide to create your own cleaning products, test them on your own windows. This will ensure successful results, when servicing actual clients.
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