Find Books

Find Books

This section will introduce several "how-to" books on business to help you get started with your research. These books will primarily introduce you to business plan writing. These books will also introduce general business types such as retail and service business models.

Getting Started

Getting Started

  Start Right

  • Review general resources about the cleaning industry
  • Read books related to your industry and business planning
  • Review sample business plans for ideas
  • Find capital

  Checklist

  • Are there books about running a business in this industry?

Find Customer Info

Find Customer Info

  Conduct Your Customer Research

  • Create your customer analysis
  • Identify your target customer
  • Demonstrate how your products and services satisfy your customers' needs

  Checklist

  • Who is going to buy my services (e.g. couples, parents, other businesses)
  • What is the future outlook of my target market?

Find Competitive Info

Find Competitive Info

  Conduct Your Competitive Research

  • Gather and analyze competitive information
  • Define your competitive edge
  • Use benchmarking tools to create your financial analysis
  • Find competitor information for your own organizational plan

  Checklist

  • Who are my direct or indirect competitors? Where are they located?

Find Industry Info

Find Industry Info

  Conduct Your Industry Research

  • Find information specific to your industry to help you succeed
  • Write your industry overview
  • Start your market analysis

  Checklist

  • What are NAICS or SIC codes for the cleaning industry?

Cleaning Business Guide

Welcome to the Cleaning Business Guide

What is the Cleaning Industry?

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.

Find Financial Benchmarks

Find Financial Benchmarks

One thing you will need to do in the financials section of your business plan is discuss how you will price your products and/or services, and how this compares to your competitors. You will need to develop a financial plan that includes your projected revenues and net income. The following resources will help you find financial information on competitors in your industry.