Cleaning Franchise

Long before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19 or coronavirus, we believed that investing in a Stratus Building Solutions franchise was a wise decision. Much has changed in the world in the last several months, but our convictions have been proven right. The value of owning a Stratus Building Solutions franchise has increased exponentially.

We used to get this question all the time – how do you run a successful office cleaning business?

With the onslaught of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, we now are getting this even more as health and cleanliness comes to the forefront of the public’s, and business owners’ minds alike.

There are two ways to start your own janitorial services business – the easy way and the hard way.

It probably won’t be a surprise to you that we think buying a Stratus Building Solutions franchise is the easy way. You’re reading this on the Stratus blog, after all. But we think we have a strong case to make that if you want your own cleaning business, the best strategy by far is to become a Stratus Building Solutions franchise owner.

Step One. Sometimes, if you’re going to get a fresh start, it helps to clean. You know, before you do anything, it’s nice to be in surroundings that are as clutter- and as germ-free as possible. For most people, getting a fresh start by cleaning means clearing off the clutter on their desk or maybe scrubbing down the bathrooms and kitchen and organizing the silverware drawer — and hoping everything stays looking spotless for at least a few weeks. But for Jennifer Poulos’ fresh start, she went in a different direction.

She bought her own cleaning business.

People often think of buying a franchise as a way to make a full-time living — and for good reason! That is what most people do. But franchise ownership can also be an effective way to supplement your income. That’s right, in this era of the gig economy, Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning company, could be your side hustle.

Don’t be afraid to take a chance. If Stephen Doell, a Stratus Building Solutions owner in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has learned anything lately, it’s that you’ll never know what might happen, simply by putting yourself out there. Hard work helps. Ambition. But even a simple phone call, an email, or even a reference from your sister-in-law can change your life.

In Doell’s case, it was a classified ad.

But more on that in a moment.

Carlos Farfan and and How Joining the Stratus Family Lead to More Quality Time with His Immediate Family

Carlos Farfan was a family man without a family. That is, before he bought a Stratus Building Solutions franchise and became a business owner.  He was constantly traveling for work and leaving behind his wife, Celia, and his then three young sons (he now has four boys).

Franchising can be a lucrative career path for a driven entrepreneur looking to build a business for themselves. However, hard work alone is often not enough to secure long-term success. Selecting the right location and the right franchise can be the difference between a thriving, sustainable success and a business that fizzles out within just a few years.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Stratus Building Solution’s very own Karla Ramirez and her mother, Carmen. That said, this duo deserves a spotlight every month. They have quite an inspiring story!

Before Karla Ramirez, 34, and her mother, Carmen Malagon, 51, went into business together, they dreamed of a better life.

If you want to start a business, you may consider launching your own cleaning company. However, one option that might be smarter than building an entire business from the ground up is starting a franchise of Stratus Building Solutions. By buying a franchise, you can take advantage of many benefits that you wouldn't have access to if you decided to start your own cleaning business from scratch. Here are some of the best that you can expect from launching a franchise.

1. Get Support for Managing Your Digital Marketing

Having a job is as a janitor, cleaner or shopkeeper can challenging -- but also rewarding. After all, the job requires rigorous physical activity as well as attention to detail and fastidiousness. Thus, as the owner of a cleaning company, it can be helpful to take some time to understand how to best work with cleaners so that your team has a sense of responsibility and ownership while they work and a good relationship with you as a supervisor.

Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your cleaners' work is as quick, thorough and effective as possible.

The sound of “being your own boss” has quite a ring to it. What’s more is it’s not just a distant dream; it’s actually possible.

There is a lot of research that goes into discovering what option is right for your circumstances. Many people gravitate toward franchising as it provides a successful business model for you to follow. There isn’t time and money spent trying to establishing yourself and it’s a good fit for people who don’t have a lot of experience in business ownership, but still want to give it a try.

So you are considering owning your own business? There are a number of options you have: starting your own idea, buying an existing business or franchising. Franchising is on the rise with the surge of people wishing to go into business for themselves. It is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to run a profitable business while having the support of a proven and established corporate model.