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 ...

The typical cost range for a cleaning-business license is between $100 and $500. The main factors that will affect the cost of a cleaning-business license include the size and structure of the ...

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 ...

I sat down with Jason Feller, who went from managing private clubs for 20 years to running his own trash bin cleaning business. Tired of missing his kids' activities, Jason decided to make a change.

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 ...

With 15 years of immersion in the world of personal finance, Ashley Kilroy simplifies financial concepts for individuals striving toward financial security. Her expertise has been showcased in ...

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 ...