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mikegul · Oct 24, 2011, 11:25 AM

Hi, I would like to open a small cleaning company, as a sub-contractor, any ideas on how to start? How will that work, I currently work for them, but would like to make extra money, I think I'm getting to the point where I'm not going to be making any more money by the hour at my work place, pros and cons for me and my employer, help please! Thanks

Stringer · Oct 24, 2011, 06:37 PM

Please detail this with more information Mike.

Are you saying that you want to open a cleaning company and use sub contractors as workers? If so, be very careful as there are very strict rules defining exactly what is a sub contractor and the IRS (if you live in the US) and your State taxing authority will be all over you if these people do not match their ruling/s as to what a sub is.

You may be far better off incorporating, getting the proper insurance and hiring employees.

Stringer

Fr_Chuck · Oct 24, 2011, 06:40 PM

If you want to be a sub contractor for your current employer ? I guess why ? You will be liable for your taxes, insurance, have no workers comp coverage and more.

So you plan to work more hours than you are currently so you can have more jobs to clean, since then there is no overtime to pay?

mikegul · Oct 25, 2011, 07:21 AM

Im planning on getting insurance and to hire employees

mikegul · Oct 25, 2011, 07:33 AM

Sorry my previous post not showing, I will give more details... This guy opened a small companyB, he gets jobs from companyA, he makes sure to get jobs done on time and right, he is insured and the whole none yards, he charges companyA by the hr, he has 3 guys working for him, not sure if charging by hr will be what I want, like I said Im close to the cap on my salary, if I charge by the job or a % will probably make proffit, but will this affect proffit on my employer? Or will be good for him, since he won't have to worry about employees, and the sooner the jobs gets done, we will be making more money... Don't really want to sacrew him, he is a cool guy

Stringer · Oct 25, 2011, 09:36 AM

Hi Mike,

You should meet and set down with this owner and discuss in detail what you should charge if you want to make it 'good' for both of you. Set up a percentage of the jobs that you need to make money and he can do the same. Make sure that you cover all your expenses including payroll, equipment, admin, taxes, profit, etc.

Should a 'special' job come then you can figure that job individually.

Good luck,

Stringer

mikegul · Oct 25, 2011, 09:55 AM

Thanks stringer, think I will do that, see whtas better for both... Let you know..