Purchase janitorial bonding and insurance. Bonding and insurance protects your
business and its employees against accusations of theft, property damage
and damage to your equipment. Bonding and insurance can be purchased
for different amounts of coverage and can be changed if a client
requests more coverage.
Step 2
Contact
vendors and suppliers to purchase green cleaning supplies. Most
janitorial supply distributors have a line of green cleaning products
and supplies. They're also willing to recommend and train you on the use
of their recommended products. Find a line of products that work well
and fits your budget.
Step 3
Develop
a contractual agreement and pricing for your business. Your contractual
agreement should include information regarding your guarantee to use
green products and supplies. You may also offer clients the ability use
your services to order green paper supplies, such as hand towels, toilet
paper, hand soap and other items. Most cleaning services are priced
based on the square footage of the property or building to be cleaned,
but keep in mind green products may increase your costs for supplies.
Price your services accordingly.
Step 4
Promote your business. Find green-friendly companies in your area who will have
interest in using a green cleaning service provider. Contact potential
clients and offer your services. Create fliers and marketing letters
promoting your green-friendly business. Promoting your business should
be ongoing to continue to grow your business.
Visit reliable government, business and green industry association websites for business ideas.
Join
local, regional and national business and environmental organizations
to keep up with trends, training and networking opportunities.
Some
low-cost at-home green business ideas include energy or efficiency
consulting, running green product parties, farmer's market promotion,
Internet or mail order product sales.
Warnings
Check
with your local government about the legalities of running any type of
business from your home. Failure to get the proper authorization may
result in fines, penalties and business closure.
Check
with your local and state government for legal specifics of running a
green business from your home, particularly if you will be involved in
recycling, converting, or manufacturing in your home. Fines, penalties
and business closure may result if regulated environmental laws are
violated or not followed properly.
As businesses become more environmentally friendly, the demand for green
cleaning services has also increased. Business owners looking to start a green cleaning business can simply add these services to a current business model, or start a new green cleaning business. Like other
cleaning services, this type of business can be started easily with a
small investment.
Purchase janitorial bonding and insurance. Bonding and insurance protects your
business and its employees against accusations of theft, property damage
and damage to your equipment. Bonding and insurance can be purchased
for different amounts of coverage and can be changed if a client
requests more coverage.
Promote your business. Find green-friendly companies in your area who will have
interest in using a green cleaning service provider. Contact potential
clients and offer your services. Create fliers and marketing letters
promoting your green-friendly business. Promoting your business should
be ongoing to continue to grow your business.
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