Start A window Cleaning Business!
I happen to know of someone in a small town in Michigan where I am originally from that has been cleaning windows their for 25 years. I remember watching him start out with all of his tools of the trade and a small pickup truck and he was cleaning the windows at these small businesses in town. I was pretty impressed with his go after it attitude and these businesses loved his work. What I would like to share with you is a little insight to what I learned so you can Start A Window cleaning business today and with very little start up money. Start A website.
Do you wanna be your own boss so much you can taste it? But you do not have a lot of cash lying around to start up? Also do you like to work outside and inside and talking with people? If you answered yes, and I am sure you did or you still would not be reading. This business you can literally start with a trip to Walmart, Lowe’s, Home depot, Amazon, heck maybe even throw in the dollar store to get your supplies.
Get Supplies
1) squeegees
2) bag of rags / towels
3) bucket or two
4) long rods that screw into your squeegees for those hard to reach places
5) a good soap for windows (ask for help in the store if you need to)
6) large spray bottles for your water source if you choose to for go buckets
7) make yourself up, or buy some kind of tool belt to hold your supplies, get inventive, It will save you time on the job
Go Get The Money
So now you have the supplies that you are going to recoup with your first couple of window cleaning jobs, and boom they are paid for! Be bold, and confident, you have the vehicle, you have the supplies, you are really ready to go get some jobs. How do I do that you ask? Go to the money, have some business cards made up and start walking in businesses and talking with the owner or manager and explain to them what you can offer their business and how it will even reflect on their business from a customers’ standpoint. People love clean windows and a clean business.
Talk To The Owner
You can offer your rate and a schedule for them to have their windows done inside and out. The owner may agree to once a week or twice a week, that is something you negotiate with the owner, and one thing about windows they always get dirty. Your first customer is literally going to be repeat business. You will also notice all the other business watching your work, and do not be surprised if they walk up and ask for a quote on their business. This is not rocket science, its about breaking the ice, once you do that, you will be amazed at the business you will get. On average window cleaners can make $20.00 to $25.00 an hour. If you’re doing business after business on one block with no drive time, these numbers can be more. 
Believe in you!
Lastly, it will not cost you a lot but go purchase some general liability insurance from an agent in your town. This will protect you in the event a window breaks. Your clients will like this protection as well. So get out their and get it done. Nothing is stopping you from being your own person in charge of your own destiny. Sometimes in life you just have to be bold, confident, and a touch cocky if you want to run your own business. Promise me this, you will take charge today and become your own boss.
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