#64: Managing Inventory and Supplies in Your Cleaning Business

Learning how to manage inventory is one of the hardest parts of opening a cleaning business. It's difficult to forecast how much of each item you'll need, when you should anticipate running out, where to store your items, whether the client should supply certain things, and more — it can feel like a logistical nightmare. We've been there, and that's why this episode of Filthy Rich Cleaners focuses on effectively managing inventory and supplies. In this solo episode, Stephanie shares how Serene Clean handles inventory and supply management, and what has and hasn't worked for her team in the past. She gives advice to cleaning business owners at every stage, like those who are just starting out, and walks through her systems for restocking, laundry, expectations around supplies, and more! What You’ll Learn: — Why you should use a simple inventory checklist to avoid running out of cleaning supplies — The unexpected challenges of managing supplies when you're operating without an office — How Stephanie keeps multiple Serene Clean locations stocked using Google Sheets (and her team's help) — The importance of providing your cleaning techs with everything they need to succeed, while keeping budget in mind — Tips for managing the laundry headache and why having washer/dryer hookups could change your life — The one item you should always ask clients to supply Resources Mentioned: — ZenMaid Scheduling Software: https://get.zenmaid.com/ — ZenMaid Mastermind Facebook Group (free to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/zenmaidmastermind Try ZenMaid free for 14 days! Get.ZenMaid.com  Read the full transcript: [Link]