Window cleaning business is a profitable business that’s not too difficult and at the same time, not to expensive to start. Mostly, window cleaners can start even with a little amount of startup capital, and could possibly start the operation within just a few weeks or so.

Though this business may require a lot of hard work and determination, setting up won’t take long and it doesn’t require you to attend some seminars or take some classes before you begin. You can already earn good amount of money and have a steady work within just weeks. Here’s how:

Step 1: Gather all necessary supplies

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Before you get started, make sure that you have all the necessary supplies ready. It doesn’t have to be the latest equipments just yet. It just has to be the most essential supplies and materials such as the following:

• Soap or cleaning solution
• Squeegees
• Glass scrapers
• Scrubbers
• Bucket
• Ladders (for taller windows)

The above supplies cost a few hundred dollars only. But considering the amount of money that you can make from cleaning windows, you can absolutely earn the said costs after just a few jobs.

 Step 2: Learn how it’s done

It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll need to attend to seminars, trainings, or workshops; you just have to gain knowledge on how it’s properly done. Because you’re possibly not an expert in this field yet, it would be a great help if you do some research first before you begin to operate. There are a lot of resources that you can use to know how it’s done like searching online for some free window cleaning guides or ebooks, or by watching the step by step process of cleaning in youtube. You might also want to practice what you’ve learned by cleaning your own window or maybe a friend’s window to see if you’ll be ready to begin.

 Step 3: Determine the charges

This is usually the hardest part in cleaning industry – deciding what to charge. Of course you don’t want to charge your clients with a very high rate, but you certainly don’t want to undervalue your services as well. So, when figuring out your rates, it’s best that you check with some businesses same as yours in your area on the amount (going rates) they usually charge to ensure that you’re not charging too high or too low, whether hourly or per window.

 Step 4: Search for potential clients

To start earning, you need to promote your business and search for customers. You can do this by giving away some flyers or business cards, or by placing ads to some free classifieds such as Craiglist, or perhaps by cold calling prospective clients, and telling to everyone you know that you’re running the said business. You might also want to consider offering discounts to somehow attract more customers.

Step 5: Stay organized

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Once you’ve gained clients, it’s important that you’ll stay organized. Make sure that you have a planner that has all the list of your schedule for the day, a file that has all the information of each of your clients with their contact information, the dates of service, payments, and all the other important data that can help you manage your clients list. This way, it’ll be easier for you to keep track of everything while at the same time you won’t be late to any appointments, thus helps you project a professional image.

Though you may consider window cleaning business as one of those tedious jobs out there, still, it can be a great source of income. And the best thing about this business is that it’s not too complicated as everything’s pretty much easy to start. Even with a small amount of money, for as long as you have the patience and determination, everything falls into place and you’ll sure make a profit out of it.

With lots of hard work, patience, and determination, window cleaning business can be a great source of income.