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    Posted: 11/September/2006 at 9:49am
So I have given up on the carpet cleaning idea , and am thinking of just

starting an office cleaning type company? I was wondering if any of you

have any info on this or know a forum or a site where i can learn about

rates, typically how much these guys pull in, that type of thing. I will be the

owner and the one doing the work parttime to begin with.
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I'd still try to get hooked up with a carpet cleaner though.  We are in homes and offices all the time and can recommend your services.  People are always asking me if I know of a good housekeeper.  I've no idea what other companys charge for their cleaning services, I just know that the girl I recommend (who happens to be a close friend of mine) charges something like $30 an hour.  Granted she is a very small 2-person operation, but she seems to do alright.
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Thanks Heartland would you say the money is just as good as a carpet cleaner though?
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I dont think there is a way to answer that. Im sure it can be a very profitable business, just like any business, as long as you are reliable and provide quality work.  However, I know that there are less start-up costs.  When I first got started I borrowed nearly $30,000!    
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Janitorial comes with a lot of headaches....there is no splash and dash there
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google it..........Nah, nah
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Originally posted by MR. STEAMER MR. STEAMER wrote:

Janitorial comes with a lot of headaches....there is no splash and dash there
 
Piss poor profit, tooThumbs Down
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Hey guys thanks for the info , can u elaborate a bit on the headaches and bad profits? U would think cleaning would be less headache then carpet cleaning
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ELABORATE .... what do you think this is...lol   everything has it headaches...I would rather CC... but thats just me... 
cons to cleaning..
 
waiting for money....
picky people....
the bigger you get the harder it is to make pay roll
customer always wants more for less
it's hard to clean good at night
 
lol
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Eloborate.... oh i get it !.....your a jackass! right is that it, first you say "what do i think this is" then you go on to ELABORATE. Sides what wrong with asking for details dont b a tool.

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Originally posted by ccwannabe ccwannabe wrote:

Eloborate.... oh i get it !.....your a jackass! right is that it, first you say "what do i think this is" then you go on to ELABORATE. Sides what wrong with asking for details dont b a tool.

Listen grasshopper I can't pick your path for you.  You have to commit to whatever you want to do.  your just a wanna be what ever.  no one has posted any replies to query...isn't my fault..
 
I'm lazy to type...we are all lazy to type too much...
 
When I did Janitorial I had to get the AB and C myself... there where no forums to get free info from...
 
yes I am a jackass! and I paid my dues to become one!
 
you want experience for nothing...send me a cheque for $39,95 and I'll send you my ebook....lol
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lol.......Nah, nah
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Originally posted by MR. STEAMER MR. STEAMER wrote:

ELABORATE .... what do you think this is...lol   everything has it headaches...I would rather CC... but thats just me... 
cons to cleaning..
 
waiting for money....
picky people....
the bigger you get the harder it is to make pay roll
customer always wants more for less
it's hard to clean good at night
 
lol
 
I think this is enough elaboration. Steamer hit all the major reasons for NOT doing janitorial services. In our opinion it is a PITA. Ouch
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I'am really offended at the way Steamer and Cmaster treat us guys just trying to make a buck??
Just My opinion
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