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Starting a cleaning business? Here are 10 essential steps to get you started:

1. Decide on a trade name and register it with the secretary of state.
2. Get a Tax ID number (EIN) to protect your SS#.
3. Choose a business entity (e.g., sole proprietorship, LLC, Corp).
4. Determine your financing options and seed money.
5. Decide on using natural or regular cleaning products.
6. Get a logo for your work vehicle (check legality).
7. Look for affordable gear at thrift stores or yard sales.
8. Prepare policies for smooth operations.
9. Plan what equipment to carry.
10. Learn how to price your services with the Pricing Blueprint Master Class.

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Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.

Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.

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Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning.

— Shannon & Jamie