THE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING BUSINESS AS AN AVOCATION?

There are a sizeable number of persons in this industry who have become cleaning professionals for a different, but very special reason: To support themselves by earning a modest living while spending their quality time pursuing a chosen vocation that produces personal or spiritual rewards.

Such persons usually are not entrepreneurial. However, they might be referred to as "professional entrepreneurs", since they still face all the challenges and problems of the true entrepreneur 

The key to succeeding as such a "professional entrepreneur" lies in treating the Professional Cleaning Business in a way that it provides adequate income while leaving you enough free time to pursue the work you have chosen as your vocation. That means you will need to:

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#1 - DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTITUDE
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Treat your business with total respect. Take the legal steps to form your business, open a business bank account, launch a website, and so on. Run your business as if you are managing it for stern taskmaster.

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#2 - GET BUSINESS COMING TO YOU
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Learn to attract customers in ways that come naturally and comfortably to you. Give away samples of your work, offer free consultations, and use free publicity as a starter in your marketing efforts. 

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#3 - BUILD A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
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Become comfortable talking openly about money. Figure out what you need to charge and when you expect to be paid, get clear financial agreements, and follow up immediately to collect the money you're due. Do not mix your vocation and avocation.

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#4 - SET UP A SOLID SUPPORT NETWORK
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Line up a reliable and supportive distributor as a part of your support team of professionals (including a lawyer and a tax professional) you can turn to for advice and assistance.

Obviously there are more steps to take, but you can feel free to contact myself or Jim if you would like additional information.