Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => Frequently Asked Questions & Useful Resources => Topic started by: billybop on February 01, 2014, 11:46:51 am
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Hi,
Can anyone help me, I have a very small cleaning company cleaning houses, but have been approached by some offices to clean, as I have never cleaned large offices I do not know how to work out the costing or draw up a contract.
How do I work out price ?
How to draw up contract, do I ask for a bond ?
Would be greateful for any input
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Hi there,
you can charge per hour. We charge domestic and office the same rate.
Cleaners Chiswick (http://www.wecanclean.co.uk/cleaners/chiswick)
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In my experience a lot of office jobs will give you some direction as to the weekly hours they want then you can charge per hour.
Always have a contract with commercial clients or at least a statement of terms and conditions. You don't want to issue an invoice for them to say 'we never agreed to this rate/hours etc' - make your payment terms, pricing and any additional extras crystal clear. As well as some protection against late payments such as restriction of service.
I have never come across asking for a 'bond' typically with commercial contracts you are going to need some capital as you will need to foot the wages bill, products etc for the first 4-6 weeks. Most companies will expect a monthly invoice but of course cash flow would improve if you can get weekly.
Good luck.
www.acornclean.co.uk