Overviews of the three most in-demand cleaning services (residential maid service, commercial janitorial service and carpet/upholstery cleaning), with answers to commonly asked questions.
 

Proven tips and advice for training and hiring employees, finding (and keeping) customers, purchasing equipment and supplies, handling legal and insurance requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, growing your business and much, much more.

All Entrepreneur magazine's audio startup guides include:

Two to three CDs covering the specifics of starting each business. They include in-depth information on finding a location, choosing the right equipment, and selecting and hiring the best employees needed for your business.

Two CDs covering the business basics every startup needs to get up and running. Step-by-step instructions on how to create a marketing and business plan, how to obtain financing and more are all covered in this section.

A Toolkit CD, containing all the charts, checklists, work sheets and sample forms that are provided in the printed version of the Startup Guides. Also included on this CD is "Ultimate Financial Forecaster." This program is designed to help you create P&Ls, cash-flow statements and balance sheets with ease.

Plus, a bonus CD – "The Dream Warriors" acclaimed radio series shares fascinating, true stories about American business pioneers. Mini-biographies illustrate the imagination and perseverance it takes to achieve a plethora of entrepreneurial goals.