If the job is relatively simple a start up company can probably do it. Although a start up company may provide you with a lower bid, they are still at a disadvantage if they lack the experience to do some jobs correctly. If you ever ask them to do any work above and beyond the basic service you contracted for in the beginning, be aware you may be providing them with paid training to do something they have never done before.

In janitor service as with any business, the people and business get more efficient as they apply their experience. The effectiveness also increases. Hiring a start up janitor service, or one that has not been in business for long may end up being a headache for you rather than providing a relief.

Take into account if you are paying them piece rate or hourly. If you are paying a service hourly, you need to be extra cautious about hiring a start-up. If you are paying piece rate, it shouldn’t matter that much how long they take to get the job done correctly (as long as it’s clean in the morning when you get there). However, it will probably be a good idea to get secondary bids for other services you wish them to perform outside of their normal contract duties. And this may or may not be worth the hassle. If you get a good company off the bat that has a lot of experience in regular duties as well as many other areas of service, you will save a lot of time whenever you need additional services performed.

Of course when you are running a small business the bottom line is very important; however remember that price isn’t the only factor to consider in seeking a janitor service since you normally get what you pay for. Dependability, responsibility, honesty, and quality cleaning standards are most desirable. You can often achieve this by getting good references and checking up on that.