Tools & Tactics

Here is a list of the main tools & tactics that are included in the Clean Up Now System. There are too many to list all of them. We have been building this system since 2004!

Resources Included:

Quick Start Guide

Follow this Quick Start Guide to launch your cleaning business step-by-step. It will cut through all the confusion. There is a lot to digest when you are first starting out and this QSG will get you focused and direct you exactly where you need to go first!

Cleaning Business Niches:

House cleaning
Office cleaning
Window cleaning
Carpet cleaning
Commercial cleaning
Construction Cleanup
Move In/ Move Out
Restaurants
Retail

Start-Up Action Plans

How to get 10 clients in 4 weeks!
Skip this tactic and fail
The one tool you must use
The secret to being the best cleaner on the planet
Insider cleaning tricks that increase profits
Choosing your business name
Promoting your business website
Legal definitions and tasks
Your business website checklist
Commercial action plan
Licensing, insurance and bonding
8 mistakes to avoid when starting up
Setting up and running your Payroll

Plus many more!

Growth Action Plans

Running Crews
Hiring Employees
Clean Faster and Better
Cleaning Techniques Review
how to get better jobs
How to use a press release
Commercial Action Plan
keep the clients you like and lose the ones you don't

Plus many more!

Weekly Business Advice

Learn 8 mistakes to avoid when

starting your cleaning business.

Direct Consulting

Phone Call
Live Website Chat
Direct Email

The Clean Up Now System includes one optional free consultation phone call directly with Evan.

Website Design Service

Domain name, business email & hosting
Stylish pro website using the latest standards
Syndication to 300+ Social Networks
Facebook, Twitter & Linked-In integration
Payment Processing
Service requests form
Employment Application
Our Guarantee
Newsletter Subscription
Special Offers
SEO & code optimized

Free website hosting available

Social Media Integration

Facebook
Google+
Twitter
Linked-In
Pinterest
Texting
Syndication to social networks

Business Planning & Branding

Business Plan and Instructions
Business Branding
Scaling your cleaning business using systems thinking.
Dealing with increased complexity, chaos & chance as you grow.
Growing your business using the 4 primordial perspectives
Your online reputation and how to protect it.
Do not project your values onto the client.

Legal Set-Up

LLC, LLP, INC.
Sole Proprietorship
Local Licensing
Insurance
Bonding

Learn how to set up your cleaning service business legally.

Insurance and Bonding

It's important to protect yourself and your clients with appropriate insurance coverage. Step by step action plans teach you best practices with insurance and bonding.

Pricing & Bidding

The pricing & bidding Action Plans will tell you exactly how to set your prices and what to do to win high paying bids! This section is highly detailed and covers bidding on small and large scale & pricing methodologies for all cleaning niches.

cleaning service scheduling and logistics

Scheduling & Logistics

Learn how to run your cleaning business efficiently by using the best practices & tools for logistics and scheduling.

Press releases for a cleaning service business.

Press Release Service

3 Editable Press Releases for starting your cleaning business and running it long term. Step by step action plan on how to use your press releases.

Cleaning service advertising flyer example

Promo Flyers

Editable Flyer Designs
How-To Instructions
Best Practices
Creating a Unique Flyer Action Plan
Custom designs available too!

Branding

Branding is important for having a coherent and cohesive message and for long term name recognition of your cleaning business. It greatly improves all other performance aspects of the business.

Green Cleaning

Get in on the green cleaning revolution by applying these green cleaning techniques and services. You can specialize in green cleaning or offer it as part of a broad range of services.

Cleaning service business legal contracts.

Legal Contracts (Editable)

Invoice
Proposal Cover Letter
Cleaning Services Agreement
House Cleaning BidSheet
House Cleaning Agreement
Cleaning Service Agreement
HCSA 2 legal Definitions
Office Cleaning Bidsheet
Indie Contractor Contract
Client Satisfaction Survey
Cleaning Breakage Report
Bad Check Notice
Employee Absence Form
Employment Application
Information Release Form
Sample Service Agreement
Confidentiality Agreement
Team Leader Description
Work Rules

*Contracts are updated and added monthly.

Weekly Business Advice

Learn 8 mistakes to avoid when

starting your cleaning business.

Worksheets (Editable)

Start Up Costs
Mission Statement
Business Name Brainstorming
Monthly Budget
Home Office Expenses
Personal Goals
Self Assessment
Financial Planning

*Worksheets are updated and added monthly

Business Forms (Editable)

Expense Report
Balance Sheet
Auto Travel Expense
Annual Profit and Loss
Yearly Expense Report
Add On Price List

Plus many more!

Hiring Employees

One of the first big hurdles to tackle in order to grow your business is hiring employees. This action plan will instruct you on what is required to hire employees and it will also give you the steps to follow to hire successfully.

Employees vs Contractors?

Yes, it is covered in great detail.

Payment Processing

Payment processor integration
Mobile / tablet processing
Merchant accounts
Local Banking
Online banking
Processing Apps

Training Videos

Here are just a few:

Shower
bathroom
Vacuum Carpets
Toilet Cleaning
Window Cleaning
Plastic Bathtub
Mold and mildew
Floor Buffing
Speed Cleaning
Refrigerator
Electric Stoves
Hardwood Floors
Using Microfiber Cloths

and many more!

Ev's Advice Blog

Advice since 2004 arranged by Tag Cloud
Immediate answers to your questions!
Searchable database of answers

Mapping services for your cleaning business.

Map Service

Google
Bing
Yahoo
Mapquest

Learn how to use these mapping services and business listings to get new clients.

Business Tools

Software
Quote Generator
Online Tools
Calculators
Marketing Tools
IOS / Android Apps
Background Checks
Social Media Tools & Tactics
Business Phone
Productivity Tools
Communications

Tax Resources

TurboTax
TaxAct
Accounting
Hiring Accountant
IRS Guidelines
SBA Advice
HFIB Tax Reforms

Payroll

Learn the ins and outs of running your company's payroll. You will also learn how to do IRS withholding, Social Security, unemployment & disability taxes for both federal & state government.