If you have already started operating your cleaning service business, congratulations! You have overcome the hurdles and challenges of starting this particular business. You might already have your regular customers and you are now contemplating in expanding your business. In this business, there are three different types of customers that you will encounter: steady or regular, walk-ins, and tourists. The steady are loyal customers and they are usually called “regulars”. Walk-ins are those customers that you had rendered service once or maybe twice and don't come very often. The tourists, also known as “out-of-towners”, would hire you for only the time they are staying near your area. Now as owner of the business, you must always scout for new customers without neglecting your regulars and at the same time your objective must be to convert your walk-ins to regular customers. You can do the following to attain these.

First thing to remember is that you must excel in your service. If you had done a great job and your customer was satisfied, the tendency is he will tell that to every person he knows. With this, there is a possibility to encourage new customers. He will even be willing to pay for an expensive service because he knows that it is worth it. So you better do an excellent service and let them recognize it. Be sure to render great service to all your customers regardless of what type and you will be surprised that new customers will start coming in. Potential customers have the tendency to follow the referrals of their friends when looking for a cleaning service. But, do not rely always on referrals. If your business is operating smoothly, you would think of expanding.

You can also use different promotional advertisements to attract new clients. You can give free cleaning service depending on the number of times they have availed of your service. Giving early bird discounts to your customers could also be a good marketing strategy. Basically, there are a lot of strategies that you may use depending on your capability and the nature of your target market.

Cleaning membership strategy might also be effective where your customers will sign in as members and they will enjoy lower rates on certain months that you would set. It could be three months or more depending on you. This would give you enough time to impress them with your cleaning service. If you already have regular customers, do not stop improving your marketing strategies because these are important in attracting continuously for new customers. Take note that you must have add a personal touch to all your transactions. You can start with a good smile and always be polite and courteous.

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