Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Despite a horrendous period for the construction of new buildings in the United Kingdom, demand for cleaning services has remained comparatively resilient during the recession. Over the last five years the industry has remained largely static, with revenue showing a marginal decline of 0.7% per annum, totalling £4.41 billion in 2012-13. The five year average outperforms conditions expected in 2012-13, where total revenue is anticipated to fall 1.6%.
Much of this demand is driven by the fact that a large slice of commercial cleaning services are a fundamental, low-cost part of a business, and not something that can be easily trimmed in the face of slowing sales. There has been a modest reduction in demand, which has been met by falling prices and lowering wages... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Starting a New Business Chapter
It has always been simple to start a cleaning company. The most basic cleaning work requires only an unskilled worker, often using their clients' equipment. However, as the industry has grown, there has been an increase in sophistication, requiring some specialised equipment, particularly for commercial clients. Despite this, the costs of entering the industry are low, and the increasing demand for services from households is opening up new opportunities for low-skilled workers to enter the industry as owner-operators with minimal startup costs... purchase to read more