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
- How to get the best clients
Plus many more!
Social Media Integration
- Facebook
- Google/ Bing Business listings
- Twitter
- Linked-In
- Pinterest
- Alignable
- Yelp
- Angieslist
- Groupon
- Thumbtack
- And more
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
- Tax ID
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.
Scheduling & Logistics
Learn how to run your cleaning business efficiently by using the best practices & tools for logistics and scheduling.
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.
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.
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
Weekly Business Advice
Sign up for the CleanZine Newsletter and receive free Action Plans and a Quick Start Guide.
Learn 8 mistakes to avoid before
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
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
- 15 years of Advice arranged by Tag Cloud
- Immediate answers to your questions!
- Searchable database of answers
Map Service
Learn how to use these mapping services and business listings to get new clients.
Business Tools
- Software & Apps
- Quote Generator
- Invoicing
- Online Tools
- Online Booking
- Calculators
- Marketing Tools
- IOS / Android Apps
- Background Checks
- Social Media Tools & Tactics
- Document Signing
- 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.
Business Cards (Editable)
Create your own business card quickly & affordably. Learn how to use business cards in creative & effective ways.
Coupons & Gift Certificates
Use this collection of certificates & coupons in your marketing materials and on your online promotions.
Growth Tools & Tactics
- Scale your business
- Dealing with complexity & chaos
- Integral business navigation
- Online reputation
- Newsletter publication
- Pro associations
- Additional professional services
Advanced Tactics
Dozens of advanced tactics to help you grow your business to be as profitable as possible.
- The myth of too much cheap competition.
- Main reason people fail at their cleaning business.
- best practices for social networking websites.
- Start a cleaning service in the UK.
- Targeted vs diffused marketing tactics.
- Old school and new school methods for promoting your cleaning service online.
- Cleaning service pricing methodologies overview.
- Best uses for Facebook with your cleaning service.
- The do's and dont's of social marketing.
- The various formulas and ideas on how to set your cleaning service pricing.
- Marketing your cleaning service to realtors.
Additional Cleaning Niches
- Air B&B's
- Fitness Facilities
- Hotels
- Medical Offices
- Retail
- Restaurants
There are way too many tools & tactics to list!
We OVER DELIVER!
New tools & tactics are added every month!
The Clean Up Now System evolves!
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