The business plan is an important document that allows you to have an idea of all aspects of your project to create a cleaning business. The business plan also allows you to check the feasibility of your project (profitability, return on investment) and find financing.
This document should contain two main parts:
- The financial plan allows us to have a precise and detailed idea of the need for initial financing essential to creating a cleaning company. The financial plan also highlights the company’s short- and medium-term profitability.
- Project details: This part provides clear visibility and highlights the advantages/constraints related to the launch of the cleaning business. Thanks to this part, you will succeed in convincing investors and banks to benefit from their financial support. For creating a business plan, we advise you to use online software or to call on a qualified and competent person.
Finding funding to start a cleaning business
It would help if you started by finding financing (an initial investment) to launch your business. The amount mainly depends on the size of your cleaning business.
The formalities to be carried out when setting up a cleaning company in France
After choosing the legal form of your cleaning business, you must go either to the registry of the commercial court or to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to carry out the administrative formalities. The cost of these formalities mainly depends on the legal form of your cleaning company.
Buy the necessary equipment for your cleaning business.
Investing in cleaning equipment is essential to start the activity of your business. However, this investment mainly depends on the services offered, the size of your cleaning company, and your customers.
Make yourself known (Commercial prospecting)
Commercial prospecting allows you to acquire new customers, improve the reputation of your cleaning company and boost your turnover.
You can offer your services either to individuals or to professionals. Your cleaning company must provide a wide range of services such as the maintenance and cleaning of common areas of buildings, the treatment and sanitation of garbage cans, the cleaning of doors and windows, the management of household waste, dusting and drying, wet cleaning, etc. Visit for more info.
Attraction marketing techniques are the best for building awareness and business for your cleaning business. The development of your business requires the use of several tools and different reliable methods such as advertising campaigns, websites, blog articles, social networks (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), etc.
If you want to perfect your marketing strategies and focus on the core of your business, you can call on a community manager!
Regarding the regulation of cleaning activities
As mentioned above, cleaning activities are part of personal assistance. Therefore, these activities are not regulated, and no training is required. For more information, you can contact the Chamber of Trades and Crafts.
The number of employees needed to start a cleaning business
It all depends on your initial budget and the number of services offered. You can start alone and work part-time. You can also recruit 2 or 3 employees.
The creation of a cleaning company for students
In 2010, the French government launched a national program to develop several structures to enable students to create their businesses (junior businesses, entrepreneurship centers, etc.).
Are you a student and want to start a cleaning business? It’s possible! Universities, professors, and networks of former student entrepreneurs can help and guide you to succeed in all your steps to creating your business. In addition, many business creation incubators exist in major business and engineering schools.
Conclusion
The cleaning sector is fairly dynamic and very diverse. You must therefore inquire and get in touch with people with experience in this field before you start. You can also take diploma courses in the professional cleaning sector to increase your chances of success.
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