Master Window Cleaners of America

Starting a Successful Window Cleaning Business "Basics and Beyond Course"




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Starting a Successful Window Cleaning Business

After you have made the decision that a window cleaning business is for you there are many other decisions to make that could figure into whether you are successful or just earning enough to get by.

This course is aimed at helping you to get started, avoid the pitfalls and traps of new business startups and get you on your way to building a successful window cleaning business with a repeat customer base.

Most experienced window cleaning business owners will tell you that the best way to get started is to work for a window cleaning business for a length of time to gain all the skills required to be proficient. This makes good practical sense but there are times that people don't have that luxury and need to get started up as soon as possible.

Many businesses have been started with only limited resources and experience and have survived because the owner did all the other things that make a business work and thrive. So whether you have window cleaning experience or just the drive and ambition to own your own business, we will go through these helpful tips step by step to help you begin your journey to a winning business strategy.


We will go into these topics below one by one in this course.

Basics:
  • Company Name
  • Business License
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Liability Insurance
  • Vehicle Types and Setup
  • Vehicle Insurance
  • Company Slogan
  • Business Cards

Beyond The Basics:
  • Write a Business Plan
  • Business Phone Line
  • Advertising
  • Dressing for a Professional Image
  • Vehicle Signage
  • Business Software
  • Getting an EIN Number
  • Hiring Employees
  • Bookkeeping and Taxes
  • Networking for Success
  • Business Website

Advanced:
  • Hiring and Managing Employees
  • Expanded Advertising Strategies
  • Add-ons to Increase Volume and Profit
  • Franchises

Tools, Tips and Techniques:
  • Squeegees and Stripwashers
  • Soap Solutions
  • Fanning
  • Poling
  • Ladders
  • Water Fed Pole
  • Stain Removal
  • Phones, Estimates and Office Helps
  • Tips, Tricks and Techniques


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