It’s tough to go from being a cleaning employee to contractor. Nobody is going to give you jobs, uniforms, cleaning supplies, insurance or a paycheck. You have to go earn it all for yourself – and you get to set the new rules and pricing – and follow through on your promises.
Today’s #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. ( And your host today is #AngelaBrown
*** CLEANING EMPLOYEE TO CONTRACTOR CHAPTERS ***
0:00 – Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
1:06 – Will cleaning for a friend change our relationship?
1:20 – What do I charge a friend for cleaning their house?
3:22 – What is an independent contractor?
3:35 – Do I need to be bonded and insured as an independent contractor?
4:50 – Should house cleaning be based on square footage?
5:29 – What should I know as a cleaning business owner?
5:43 – What is the Savvy Cleaner learning library?
5:55 – Is cleaning right for me?
7:01 = Boundaries and expectation for a cleaning job
*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
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How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company –
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Start Your Own Window Cleaning Business –
Your House Cleaning Business, A Blueprint For Success –
How to Start, Run and Grow a Successful Residential & Commercial Cleaning Business –
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*** SPONSOR A CLEANER – SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND ***
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value from this show and you want to pay it forward you can sponsor a cleaner here:
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*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY ***
SAVVY CLEANER – House Cleaner Training and Certification –
MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning –
SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners –
VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental
FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank you gifts for house cleaners and maids.
*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O
HOST: Angela Brown
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner