Q: I’m interested in offering professional home-cleaning services to people in my local area. What licenses are needed to start a cleaning business, and how do I get them? A: Starting a cleaning ...

There are many reasons why people decide to take on a side hustle or even go into business for themselves. Some want to escape the 9-to-5 office culture. Others want to be their own boss and make ...

Starting a commercial cleaning business or a residential cleaning business is often an enticing opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. However, amid the bustling market competition, a business owner ...

Bryant Suellentrop left a steady sales job last summer to start a commercial cleaning business in a new state. The 24-year-old created a 6-step plan that helps his company book nearly $4,000 a month ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. From household maid services to commercial cleaning—there’s a ...

Starting a new business can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Here are some common obstacles to avoid when starting a new business. To increase ...

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Amber Starling, the founder and owner of Good Witch Cleaning. The piece has been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Good ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Burgess Heberer, a 37-year-old business owner, based in Santa Claus, Indiana. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I loved my old ...

Starling started Good Witch Cleaning with just a vacuum and $100 worth of supplies from a discount store. Within one year, she hired her first employee and managed impressive growth to about $500,000 ...