I am wanting to start a cleaning business and I need some info on now to go about doing this, like how you get bonded and insured, and what it might cost to get it up and running, and how to go about bidding on a job.should it be done by the house or by the hour.and a good way to promote the bussiness thanks

MarkRealEstateConsultant

I've owned businesses and managed other, most in the Real Estate industry.
Question - Is this a commercial or residential cleaning service? The answers are somewhat different for each.
1) research the state laws but most states to do not require a license -
2) Commercial cleaning may not require bonding but propspective clients will - Residential cleaning is a little less strict on this. It's a plus. Contact the County agency and then call for details.
3) Research the Market to see what other cleaning firms are charging and how they do business.
4) considering taking a job at your best competitor
5) If commercial - build a solid presentation about you and how you will do a better job then the competition. Cold call on businesses and expect 90 out of 100 calls to be a "no". thank them for their time and ask if you can recontact them in a couple of months to see how their current company is preforming (Make sure you recontact them), Offer incentatives to get a chance to do work for them.
6) If residential - contact Realtors (we are always looking for dependable, good help to spruce up those less than perfect homes. Build a 1 page sales sheet that lists the services you will provide and the cost. I suggest a fixed price (here in Florida I can have a house cleaned for about $200 - with particular attention to ceiling fans, A/C vents, bathrooms and kitchens, baseboards etc.)
6) Follow up, communication with your client, providing a good reliable service are essential, price comes in a close second but people will pay a little more to get treted right and fairly.