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Start a cleaning business
A free, plain-English UK guide for new and growing cleaners: set up, stay legal, price jobs, win customers and buy your supplies.
General information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
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Getting started
Is it right for you? Niches and start-up costs
1 article
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Setting up
Sole trader or limited company, HMRC and bookkeeping
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Working legally
Employment status, insurance and contracts
2 articles
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Health and safety
COSHH, chemicals, risk assessments and PPE
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Equipment and supplies
What to buy first, wholesale and starter kits
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Pricing and quoting
Costing jobs, hourly or fixed price, quotes
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Winning customers
Marketing, Google profile, reviews and contracts
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Growing
Hiring, subcontractors and scaling up
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