Fr_Chuck

start door to door, handing out flyers is one way.

put adds in news papers is another.

The differnece between being self employed and unemployed is having customers.

shygrneyzs

Handing out flyers is a great idea and you can make them up yourself on your computer and print them off - far cheaper than a printing place.

A neat idea I have seen on those kinds of flyers, is your phone number written on the bottom, across the paper, so that all one has to do is tear off the number, leaving the flyer in tact. When done that way, you have at least 12 phone number tags on the bottom of the sheet. Good luck!

jaynen76

Find out who your paper boy is and get him to throw your flyers in with the paper. You have to think that typically those who read the newspaper are going to be on the more successful end and thus more likely to be good clients for your business. Hope that helps; my paper boy did it for only $50 and his route is like 400 houses.

Clough

I know that your post is somewhat dated. But, I thought that I would make an attempt anyway. Even if you do not read my answer, perhaps it will help someone else who might have a similar question in their mind.

The following site has some excellent ideas: Starting a House Cleaning Service

You will need to advertise your business. Hang your small "shingle" out wherever you see a public bulletin board where business advertising can be placed. Grocery stores, quick mart type places, bowling alleys, etc.

Always carry business cards with you and bring up your business in casual conversation.

Advertise in the business section of your local phone book.

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