Course Information

Course Instructor

Lucinda Wolford Lucinda Wolford Author

Welcome to the Course!

Meet Your Mentor
Course Introduction
Course Flow
Program Content
Support for You
Preparing Your Personal Business Statement

Module 1: Getting Started in Your New Business

Overview & Objectives
Setting up Your Office
Setting Up  Your Business Binder
Setting Up a Professional Email Address
Storing General Passwords
Setting Up Your Electronic File Management System
Images and Proper Use
Developing Your Daily and Weekly Activity Plans
Values Wheel
Summary and Review

Module 2: Laying Your Foundation for Success

Overview & Objectives
Laying Your Foundation for Success
Brainstorming Your Business Foundation
Developing Your Mission Statement
Summary and Review

Module 3: Focusing on Legitimacy Earns Trust

Overview and Objectives
Focusing on Legitimacy Earns Trust
Choosing Your Business Structure
Obtaining a State Business License…
Obtaining General Liability Insurance
Paying Sales Tax
Establishing Your Website
Establishing a Social Media Presence
Fidelity or Surety Bonds
Summary and Review

Module 4: How to Clean (Yes, Really)

Overview and Objectives
Choosing a Cleaning Solution
Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
“Green” and “ECO-Friendly” Cleaners
Different Types of Cleaning
How We Clean Each Room
Summary and Review

Module 5: Getting Online Reviews Gets You Clients

Overview and Objectives
Getting Clients
Review Platforms
Getting Reviews from Scratch
Feedback is Crucial to Your Success
Activity: Bring It All Together – Creating an Online Presence
Summary

Module 6: Pricing and Estimates for “Real” Clients

Overview and Objectives
Two Types of Pricing
Setting Your Price for Residential Cleanings
Pricing Commercial Cleanings
Doing Walk-Throughs or Phone Estimates
Module 6 Activity
Summary

Module 7: The Right Mindsets to Ensure Success

Overview and Objectives
Mindset #1: Always Take the “Professional” Approach
Mindset #2: Run Your Business as a Company Even If You Stay Solo
Mindset #3: Never, Never EVER Compete on Price
Mindset #4: Your Time is Valuable
Mindset #5: You are Valuable
Activity: Adopting the Right Mindsets
Summary

Module 8: Initial Marketing & Scheduling Clients

Overview & Objectives
Initial Marketing Ideas
Intermediate Marketing
Focus on One-Time Cleanings
Scheduling Clients
Residential and Commercial Billing and Payments
Module 8 Activity: Developing Your Initial Marketing Plan
Summary

Module 9: Accounting for it All

Overview and Objectives
Banking and Finances
Income
Expenses
Cash Flow
Profit & Loss
Activity: Setting up Your Accounting System
Summary and Review

Module 10:  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Congratulations
How Big Do You Want to Get?
Is the Company Track Right for You?

Course Information

Course Instructor

Lucinda Wolford Lucinda Wolford Author

Welcome to the Course!

Meet Your Mentor
Course Introduction
Course Flow
Program Content
Support for You
Preparing Your Personal Business Statement

Module 1: Getting Started in Your New Business

Overview & Objectives
Setting up Your Office
Setting Up  Your Business Binder
Setting Up a Professional Email Address
Storing General Passwords
Setting Up Your Electronic File Management System
Images and Proper Use
Developing Your Daily and Weekly Activity Plans
Values Wheel
Summary and Review

Module 2: Laying Your Foundation for Success

Overview & Objectives
Laying Your Foundation for Success
Brainstorming Your Business Foundation
Developing Your Mission Statement
Summary and Review

Module 3: Focusing on Legitimacy Earns Trust

Overview and Objectives
Focusing on Legitimacy Earns Trust
Choosing Your Business Structure
Obtaining a State Business License…
Obtaining General Liability Insurance
Paying Sales Tax
Establishing Your Website
Establishing a Social Media Presence
Fidelity or Surety Bonds
Summary and Review

Module 4: How to Clean (Yes, Really)

Overview and Objectives
Choosing a Cleaning Solution
Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
“Green” and “ECO-Friendly” Cleaners
Different Types of Cleaning
How We Clean Each Room
Summary and Review

Module 5: Getting Online Reviews Gets You Clients

Overview and Objectives
Getting Clients
Review Platforms
Getting Reviews from Scratch
Feedback is Crucial to Your Success
Activity: Bring It All Together – Creating an Online Presence
Summary

Module 6: Pricing and Estimates for “Real” Clients

Overview and Objectives
Two Types of Pricing
Setting Your Price for Residential Cleanings
Pricing Commercial Cleanings
Doing Walk-Throughs or Phone Estimates
Module 6 Activity
Summary

Module 7: The Right Mindsets to Ensure Success

Overview and Objectives
Mindset #1: Always Take the “Professional” Approach
Mindset #2: Run Your Business as a Company Even If You Stay Solo
Mindset #3: Never, Never EVER Compete on Price
Mindset #4: Your Time is Valuable
Mindset #5: You are Valuable
Activity: Adopting the Right Mindsets
Summary

Module 8: Initial Marketing & Scheduling Clients

Overview & Objectives
Initial Marketing Ideas
Intermediate Marketing
Focus on One-Time Cleanings
Scheduling Clients
Residential and Commercial Billing and Payments
Module 8 Activity: Developing Your Initial Marketing Plan
Summary

Module 9: Accounting for it All

Overview and Objectives
Banking and Finances
Income
Expenses
Cash Flow
Profit & Loss
Activity: Setting up Your Accounting System
Summary and Review

Module 10:  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Congratulations
How Big Do You Want to Get?
Is the Company Track Right for You?