Subcontracting a Cleaning Job – Do You Tell the Customer?



Are you subcontracting a cleaning job? Do you act like the independent contractor works for you or do you tell the customer they are a subcontractor? What are the best practices for hiring subcontractors for your cleaning business?

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*** SUBCONTRACTING A CLEANING JOB CHAPTERS ***
0:00 – If you’re subcontracting a cleaning job how do you let the customer know?
0:47 – Should you let the customer know you’re sending an independent contractor?
1:29 – How do you guarantee the work of an independent contractor?
1:39 – How do you share your “guidelines” with a subcontractor?
2:07 – Can you tell an independent contractor how to dress?
2:29 – Can you tell a subcontractor they need to have a clean car?
3:15 – Can you make an independent contractor wear your uniform?
4:12 – Should the subcontractor market their business or yours?
5:02 – What happens if the subcontractor doesn’t make a good impression?
6:36 – How much customer information should you give a subcontractor?

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