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i have been reading this board for a long while and know there is a lot of craziness that goes on, but there is all so a vast amount of knowledge here that would be great to tap into
I want to get into the carpet cleaning business.
I have been a technician for a couple of years now, and I feel that is the right time to start off on my own in the carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, and potential water damage remediation business.
There are a couple of areas I know I have covered.
1. I can clean carpet, tile, and upholstery.
2. I am familiar with the IICRC guidelines for the above, as well as the S500 and S520
3. I know i can do Marketing, and sales. Went to college for graphic design, and got into the carpet cleaning business to fund tuition.
4. I am familiar carpet cleaning chemistry. PH, Spotter functions, Dilution ratios, sprayers, truck mounts, etc etc etc.
5. I know how much i want to charge and what clients i want to go after.
These are the areas i need help in. Because i do not know how to transition from a technician to a owner operator.
1. How do i start a business? more then just buying the equipment marketing and doing the work
2. How do i...
A. Get a business License. Who do i talk to? how much does it cost
B. How do i get my name trademarked, and how do i know it doesn't infringe on any one else
C. Where do i get start up insurance. Is it hard to find? How much do i need starting out?
D. I don't want to start out with a portable. I'm undecided on a Direct Drive (HM CDS) or a Slide in (Prochem Legend / Peak / Everest). How much Debt should i acquire at the start of the business 15k? 20k? 50k?
E. How do i know how much i owe in Taxes on what i make? Do i need an accountant?
F. Are there any free resources out there that help people start business?
G. If you all can't provide this information. Where do i get it? Google Doesn't seem to help in a lot of these questions.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate any advice, and value any knowledge shared. I really need to be set in a good direction. I am hungry and ambitious and ready to step into the entrepreneur world while i am young.
I want to get into the carpet cleaning business.
I have been a technician for a couple of years now, and I feel that is the right time to start off on my own in the carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, and potential water damage remediation business.
There are a couple of areas I know I have covered.
1. I can clean carpet, tile, and upholstery.
2. I am familiar with the IICRC guidelines for the above, as well as the S500 and S520
3. I know i can do Marketing, and sales. Went to college for graphic design, and got into the carpet cleaning business to fund tuition.
4. I am familiar carpet cleaning chemistry. PH, Spotter functions, Dilution ratios, sprayers, truck mounts, etc etc etc.
5. I know how much i want to charge and what clients i want to go after.
These are the areas i need help in. Because i do not know how to transition from a technician to a owner operator.
1. How do i start a business? more then just buying the equipment marketing and doing the work
2. How do i...
A. Get a business License. Who do i talk to? how much does it cost
B. How do i get my name trademarked, and how do i know it doesn't infringe on any one else
C. Where do i get start up insurance. Is it hard to find? How much do i need starting out?
D. I don't want to start out with a portable. I'm undecided on a Direct Drive (HM CDS) or a Slide in (Prochem Legend / Peak / Everest). How much Debt should i acquire at the start of the business 15k? 20k? 50k?
E. How do i know how much i owe in Taxes on what i make? Do i need an accountant?
F. Are there any free resources out there that help people start business?
G. If you all can't provide this information. Where do i get it? Google Doesn't seem to help in a lot of these questions.
Thank you for your time. I appreciate any advice, and value any knowledge shared. I really need to be set in a good direction. I am hungry and ambitious and ready to step into the entrepreneur world while i am young.