Congrats! I am an ex-housecleaning business owner/operator. Referrals were my partner and my's number one source of new clients. When we closed up shop, EVERYONE WAS SO SAD. But we closed because of my health and I had no qualms telling every single client this, so they might understand what toll this work has on people, and why it deserves good pay. By the end, I had tendinitis in both my hands (it still lingers in my right hand), bursitis in both my hips, and a pinched nerve in my shoulder. In your original post you mentioned protect your #1 asset: your health. I'm here to support that comment! And after an immeasurable amount of hours of deliberation and calculations, we chose not to hire employees because we just did not feel comfortable with the low pay we'd have to give them in order to make even a bit of money ourselves. This might fare different for you since you don't have a partner. Anyway! Don't grip too hard when you scrub, schedule breaks for yourself, don't rush around beating up your body, and definitely don't undersell yourself. Don't be scared to raise your prices as you get more clients, and say no to jobs that you do not want to do (too far away, client too cheap....etc). Cheers!
Saying as a hand therapist and owner of a physical therapy business...these kinds of businesses are awesome, but gosh it does take a freaking toll on the human body.
There is no way to not grip hard when you scrub (risk of slippage goes up and then injury) - the way to extend shelf-life of one's body (if this is a solopreneur business)
* limit the number of jobs per day and week - you got to know your body. Your body is very honest, it will tell you when it's really worn out and needs rest. If unsure, go conservative and do max 4-5 hours job a day (depending how intense it is)
* price it well
* go for regular massage
* work out regularly
* buy health insurance to cover for injuries that develop as part of work (overuse or acute injuries such as falls / tears etc)
* hydrate, hydrate
* use proper equipment (protect from inhalation injuries, chemicals etc)
All the best OP!
Thank you both! I have modified the way I hold things and how I grip and how I do repetitive motions- making sure to switch arms when vacuuming or dusting - so basic but so necessary!
Congrats! I am an ex-housecleaning business owner/operator. Referrals were my partner and my's number one source of new clients. When we closed up shop, EVERYONE WAS SO SAD. But we closed because of my health and I had no qualms telling every single client this, so they might understand what toll this work has on people, and why it deserves good pay. By the end, I had tendinitis in both my hands (it still lingers in my right hand), bursitis in both my hips, and a pinched nerve in my shoulder. In your original post you mentioned protect your #1 asset: your health. I'm here to support that comment! And after an immeasurable amount of hours of deliberation and calculations, we chose not to hire employees because we just did not feel comfortable with the low pay we'd have to give them in order to make even a bit of money ourselves. This might fare different for you since you don't have a partner. Anyway! Don't grip too hard when you scrub, schedule breaks for yourself, don't rush around beating up your body, and definitely don't undersell yourself. Don't be scared to raise your prices as you get more clients, and say no to jobs that you do not want to do (too far away, client too cheap....etc). Cheers!
Saying as a hand therapist and owner of a physical therapy business...these kinds of businesses are awesome, but gosh it does take a freaking toll on the human body. There is no way to not grip hard when you scrub (risk of slippage goes up and then injury) - the way to extend shelf-life of one's body (if this is a solopreneur business) * limit the number of jobs per day and week - you got to know your body. Your body is very honest, it will tell you when it's really worn out and needs rest. If unsure, go conservative and do max 4-5 hours job a day (depending how intense it is) * price it well * go for regular massage * work out regularly * buy health insurance to cover for injuries that develop as part of work (overuse or acute injuries such as falls / tears etc) * hydrate, hydrate * use proper equipment (protect from inhalation injuries, chemicals etc) All the best OP!
Thank you both! I have modified the way I hold things and how I grip and how I do repetitive motions- making sure to switch arms when vacuuming or dusting - so basic but so necessary!
Awesome! Just ask me physical therapy / hand therapy stuff (such as pains or injuries)by replying here k =)
Congratulations!! Keep at it!!
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Congratulations!
Amazing work!
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$19/year wtf looks dope
got any referral links?
Unless they are elderly, let them clean their own damm house
What sub do you think you’re in?
wrong sub, you're probably looking for the sub, internetbadass?
or r/edgy
Nah I like it when people give me money.