Starting a Cleaning Business and Successfully Growing It by Walt Gibson
... Before You Start a House Cleaning Business:Obtain your federal tax ID; local & state business licenses; bonding insurance, and liability insurance. When you hire employees you will also need worker's compensation insurance. The Small Business Administration is a great source of information for start-up paperwork, business plan templates and links to other informative websites. The Internal Revenue Service has a website which offers a wealth of information for small businesses.

Show Me The Money! by Paul Taylor
... Many start-up costs are one time costs such as a deposit on a utility connection or having a sign designed and placed on the building or marquee. However, many are recurring such as insurance premiums and monthly utility expenses. One business owner that I know said about start-up costs “you should add up everything that you think it will cost to get open and then at least double it, and you will be close to what it costs.” The lesson here is do not underestimate your initial expenses.

Salary Negotiation is a Sticky Subject by Peter Fisher
... Refrain from making strong demands, but contact the employer and say that whilst you would really like to accept the offer, you were expecting the [basic salary or holiday paid days or car benefit or insurance] to be a little better and if it could be improved you will give your immediate acceptance and agree a start date. If you are having to relocate you could mention this in your negotiations and ask for some assistance with the costs. You should never show an employer that you need the ...