whether you plan to do everything yourself or get help, here are some of the tasks necessary to operate a janitorial business:

* Ability to do physically hard work.

* Ability to stand for long periods of time.

* Knowledge of cleaning solutions and what to use on particular surfaces.

* Dispose of garbage and other waste lawfully.

* You must make sure you have all necessary supplies.

* You must deal with cleaning solution and equipment suppliers.

* You must be able to lift heavy items

* Ability to handle supplies and equipment.

* Ability and know-how to bid on jobs.