1. How do I get started?
2. how do I get clients?
3. how do I determine pricing for job?
4. how to bid?
5. what business forms do I need?
6. how do I apply for small minority business grant?

A good resource is the Small Business Administration. If your county has a Regional Development Council, they are a good resource for starting a new business.

Some people think that just by putting an ad in the paper, voilà! It all happens. But you need some legwork done.

Here are some sites on How To Start A Cleaning Business:

Cleaning Service Business Idea - Entrepreneur.com

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-a-House-Cleaning-Business-under-$200.00&id=5122

How to Start a Successful Cleaning Business

Also do not get caught up in buying a separate product for everything. You can make your own cleaners that are very effective and not expensive.

Fact Sheet: Safe Substitutes at Home: Non-toxic Household Products

Healthy Home - How to Make an Healthy, Environmentally Safe Home.