Hi folks,
we run a small cleaning business. Mostly working for a local housing association, cleaning and sometimes decorating void properties. A month or 2 ago we landed a contract to clean a local ( small ) college. 2 hours a day. Since then, thanks to our van being spotted at this college we have landed 3 more contracts, cleaning an office and factory unit and 2 large homes. We are flat out with the housing association work and it is becoming a real struggle to get round everyone at the moment so i was wondering what would be the best route when it comes to taking someone on. I was thinking about getting someone on board to handle the cleans. can you take someone on, on a self employed basis? Or is it best to actually employ someone and give them a fixed amount of hours per week.
I am planning a meeting with our accountant to go through it with him but thought i would ask you pro's on here first, because I'm sure there are a thousand things to consider.
If anyone can offer any advice, i would be very appreciative
Cheers
Anthony
Teme Valley Cleaning Services.