Covid and all of the lockdowns that came with it have been majorly disruptive to how we do life. From wearing masks and social distancing to being stuck at home with work and homeschooling our kids. Though many of these disruptions have disappeared as we’ve returned to a new kind of ‘normal’, it also opened us up to the possibilities of rearranging our lives to work better.
We’re reconsidering our priorities and the way we want to work. Work/lifeLife balance has always been a dream, but it’s now being realised as we advocate for what matters in our own lives. Working and earning is still important, but we’re realising it shouldn’t be at the expense of our own or our family’s health and wellbeing.
1. Flexibility is the new 9-5.
Flexibility is sometimes offered as a perk with some employers offering flexible arrangements at the beginning of a new hire, but we’re still seeing many job ads where the employer expects a permanent full-time salary structure.
Ironically, flexible employment perks are quite often inflexible. We’re seeing flexibility shift from a nice to have to an expectation. Covid helped us realise just what our time is worth to us and realise that we are capable of managing it ourselves.
More and more people are advocating for flexibility that comes with not being tied to a desk everyday, and it shows. Unprecedented numbers of people are starting their own businesses, drawn by the flexibility and opportunities of being their own boss.
2. Earn on your own terms
Starting your own cleaning business is a way to get off that hamster wheel. You don’t need any special skills or qualifications to be a cleaner, you just need to be committed to providing excellent customer service and doing a good job for your customers.
The flexibility of running your own business is unparalleled, you get to set your own hours and work around your life and family commitments. Cleaning is even more flexible than most businesses, because people need cleaners on any day of the week. If you want to work Sundays because that’s a day that works for you, there’s nothing stopping you.
Being your own boss also means that you’re in charge of how much you earn. All you need is an easy way for customers to find and book you. With that sorted, it’s as simple as just doing the cleaning job. The rest is handled by us, with Kept.
3. Get out from behind the desk
If you don’t enjoy sitting at a desk and clock watching all day, starting a cleaning business could be for you. Put your headphones in, crank your favourite songs and get on with it. All while getting the satisfaction of taking something from chaos to clean.
It’s a physical job too, so moving your body is an integral part of being a cleaner. Strap on your Fitbit and watch that step count increase! The average person burns 150 - 300 calories in a cleaning session, so you’ll be able to relax at the end of the day knowing you did your 30 minutes. All while earning a living!
4. Making a difference to the lives of busy families
There’s a reason why cleaning services are so in demand right now. Covid has also made busy households realise just how much time they spend doing things they don’t enjoy, rather than spending it with those they love. People are increasingly looking to offload whatever tasks they can to prioritise what’s important.
By offering your cleaning services, you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of busy families, easing that household burden, and giving them back more time to spend together.
Sounds awesome, right? List yourself as a cleaner on Kept.
We’ve worked really hard on designing Kept to be the perfect match for cleaners. It’s what customers have been waiting for, an easy book platform where customers can find and book you, making their lives even simpler when they need it.
Our marketplace matches you with clients, so you can forget the admin of finding clients and focus on making your customers happy. It really makes bookings easy for cleaners and customers alike, so a clean home and earning on your own terms is more accessible than ever.
Are you ready to start your own side hustle? List your cleaning services on Kept and start getting customer bookings today! Kept is totally flexible, so you work the hours you want to work. Simply set up your profile, choose the hours you want to work and your profile will be live on the app.
