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A cleaning service business is one of those ventures that you can start small and eventually build up into an empire if you do it the right way. People are very busy with work and trying to make a living that cleaning house could be the last of their concerns. You will discover that if you make cleaning services your business it could turn out to be a lucrative source of income for you. Sit down and determine what kind of cleaning service business you want to put up. Your immediate market will be the neighbors in your vicinity. Do a survey and ask around your neighborhood who would want the services of someone who can clean their houses for them. What kind of cleaning services do they ask for the most? From this information you can determine the initial services you can render. Start simple and with the most minimal capital. You can specialize in a particular cleaning service if you want. Do you want to concentrate on carpet shampooing? How about chimney sweeping? Or do you want a business that deals with all around cleaning of the house? Decide on the particular services you want to concentrate on. This will help you create your market list of cleaning materials that your cleaning business will require. Another way to come up with your list of cleaning materials is to begin with the basics. Ask yourself, “What cleaning materials do I normally use in my own home?” It is important to buy only what is necessary; remember that your business starts small. It helps if you buy the more expensive and elaborate cleaning materials only when your business has expanded and you have more demanding clients. Once you have determined how much you have to spend to get started, it is time to determine how much you will charge for your services. Make a comparative study of how much is the industry rate charged by your competitors. Make an online search on other companies that provide the same services you render and check out how much they charge their clients. You can decide to set your rates at the same price, or charge your clients less. However, you should also do your math! Factor your costs before making your decision. Think about how much you need to spend on your cleaning implements. Remember also your labor costs… If you have hired people to help you clean, then you should factor in how much you have to pay them. Think of how much you will you charge your clients. Will it be more profitable if you charge them per hour, per day, per area or on a per project basis?