Cleaning businesses provide professional services in cleaning households, residential or commercial buildings, offices or businesses. Cleaning business can typically be broken down further into smaller markets such as household and commercial cleaning or janitorial services, or specialized services such as window or carpet cleaning.
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Consultants are experienced professionals that specialize in problem-solving and strategic planning. They are often called upon by clients to assist in researching or analyzing information, as well as coming up with strategic solutions to organizational problems. The types of services that consultants provide is reflected in the common types of consultancy firms in Canada. This guide will focus on finding resources related to five types or sectors: HR consulting, IT consulting, management consulting, environmental consulting, and scientific & economic consulting.
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Dry cleaning is a cleaning process for clothing and other textiles that uses an organic solvent (typically perchloroethylene) and specialized equipment rather than water. Customers typically drop off clothing at a dry cleaning facility. In contrast, a laundromat is generally a self-service facility where coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available for individual use.
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Professional event planners assist their clients to plan and execute their conference, meeting, or other special event. They help their clients make decisions within their budget and do much of the behind-the-scenes work, such as assisting the client with decor choices.
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Freelance writers are involved in all forms of writing, including essays, articles, scripts, books, speeches, opinion pieces, and corporate materials. Editors review and evaluate written material and to prepare it for publication. Freelance writers and editors offer their services to media and advertising companies, government agencies, small businesses, corporations, publishing firms, and other establishments.
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A personal concierge or errand service business provides clients with an array of services such as planning and running parties, organizing homes, managing estates, and personal shopping. A personal concierge can also be referred to as a personal assistant, residential concierge, or lifestyle manager.
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The pet services and products industry is two fast growing and intrinsically related industries, with Canadians spending nearly $3 billion annually on pet expenses including food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies. The pet products industry includes businesses that manufacture pet food and treats, pet clothing, pet housing, and pet toys and training accessories, while pet services includes businesses such as pet grooming, dog walking services, pet sitting, animal boarding and kenneling, behavioural advice and training, and even pet photography.
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Professional wedding planners assist their clients to plan and execute their big day. They help their clients make decisions within their budget and do much of the behind-the-scenes work, such as assisting the client with decor choices. They may help to plan every last detail of the wedding or they may have a scaled back role such as coordinating events on the day of the wedding.
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