1. How This All Started: A Conversation I Didn’t Expect Yesterday I was on the phone with Mike, the owner of Maid Marines in New York. Though the conversation took a turn that I did not expect. He shared with me that one of his cleaners had been detained by ICE for several weeks. Not […]
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Running a house cleaning business comes with unique challenges, especially when you’re working with a small team. While large corporations can offer perks like stock options or extensive travel benefits, small businesses often must rely on creativity to hire cleaning talent and then keep their employees motivated and committed. Here are 10 strategies to help […]
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After diligently navigating the application and interview processes, you’re now at the exciting point of selecting the ideal candidate for your team at Emily’s Maids. Whether you’ve found a gem among the applicants or need to sift through a few more resumes, this step will guide you in making that crucial decision. Accepting the Right […]
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After successfully completing the in-office interview, it’s time to move on to a crucial step in the hiring process: conducting a background investigation. At Emily’s Maids, we believe in the importance of thoroughly vetting each candidate to ensure we’re hiring individuals who are both qualified and trustworthy. This process helps safeguard our business, our clients, […]
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The in-office interview is a crucial stage in the hiring process, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of your potential team member. This guide will help you navigate the interview process effectively, ensuring you select the best candidate for the role. Preparing for the Interview Before diving into the interview itself, prepare the […]
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Welcome to Step 2 of our hiring process at Emily’s Maids, where we take a close look at potential candidates over the phone. This step is all about filtering n\out those who won’t be a fit before scheduling in-person interviews. The goal here isn’t just to chat; it’s to find reasons, any reason, not to […]
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At Emily’s Maids, hiring the right team members is crucial—after all, we’re looking for people who make homes sparkle and customers smile. Here’s how we identify top-tier candidates and avoid common hiring missteps. Consider Hiring: Do Not Hire: Step 1 – Employment Ads Required Form: • Hiring 1 Employment Ad Examples Facebook job ads have […]
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HOW TO BUY A CLEANING BUSINESS When starting Dallas Maids (my first maid service), I quickly formed relationships with other house cleaning business owners. They graciously welcomed me to the cleaning community and some generously shared their expertise, helping lift Dallas Maids from zero to a million-dollar company. I am absolutely grateful for their mentorship! […]
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A house cleaning side business is wonderful for women or men wanting to mop up extra money. First, advertising is easy, second, a cleaning service is super scalable, and finally it doesn’t take a lot of dollars to start. 1. Advertising Business Cards – Printing out 20,000 business cards and passing them out at apartment […]
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Included is a generic independent contractor’s agreement provided by Emily’s Maids’ attorney. You have our permission to use this agreement for your cleaning service. Before using this contract, please read on because you will want to 1) be aware of the legality of using contract labor and 2) how to possibly prevent the government forcing […]
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