Certifications for Janitorial Franchises
Getting started in the janitorial industry is as easy as ever, but being successful has become more difficult. A part of this comes from differing...
So, you want to start your own janitorial business. What do you need? What kind of technology? Do I need an office space? How many employees should I get? Here are the key points we’ll cover in this post and the next.
Let’s talk about the easy (ish) stuff first!
You won't require a dedicated office space to start your business. Most of the work in the janitorial industry happens in the field. You’ll need an office space eventually, but set up a home office for now! Some key things to consider:
Okay, you’ve got your space set up… what now? Equipment. Let’s talk about it and start at the basics.
Your Most Important Piece of Equipment: Your Computer! This is truly your base of operations. Technology, communications, and software will live here, so get a good one! Consider:
So, you’ve got a good computer that fits your needs. You’ll need a printer (for employee files and other paperwork). Choose wisely! Based on personal experience, I advise getting one with a scanning ability and double-sided copying. I promise it will save you some headaches in the long run.
Okay, you’ve got the basic technology. Let’s talk software. You’ll need software to help you with:
Consider that you have different software for each of these things. That’s, at minimum, 6+ different software that may not integrate with each other. Finding the software to do these tasks isn’t the hard part; it’s finding a combination of programs that integrate with each other. Shameless plug: Consider franchising! Regardless of your industry, franchisors will likely offer you a tech stack to assist you with your needs. (We do! It’s quite dynamic, and we’ve spent a LOT of time finding the best systems that integrate with each other.)
The worst part? The costs. Big, industry-leading tech is expensive, but so is paying for different software for everything. Another shameless plug: we offer our franchisees access to our tech and can integrate you into our systems!
So, that was a lot of information. Next week, we’ll discuss the rest of the essentials for starting a janitorial business. Want to learn more about franchising with us? We love to chat about franchising! Drop your info below, or give us a call at 330-703-1000.
Getting started in the janitorial industry is as easy as ever, but being successful has become more difficult. A part of this comes from differing...
So, you're working from home! Whether you're starting your own business (like a franchise) or finally convinced your boss to let you work from home,...