Home Etiquette Ltd

08/09/2022

Sorry, we’re not taking on any new customers

22/11/2021

Hello 👋🏼 to those of you who keep popping by.

It’s been 5 months since I last posted on here and I thought I’d give a little update as I see that I still get people visiting my page.

So what’s happening with Home Etiquette?

The truth is - nothing. I still have my small but loyal team, who I appreciate daily and for the customers who stayed with me throughout the last 18 months - thank you!

We are happy looking after the customers we have but at this present time I’m not taking Home Etiquette any further. No new customers, no new team members.

The business still exists and we continue to work hard but on a smaller scale. I have no ambition to be the biggest and the best cleaning business in Maidstone anymore, I’ll leave that to the other cleaning companies in the area.

I am focused on my cake business, Eat With Etiquette, which has been going for almost a year and is doing very well.

So for now I will say farewell and you know where I am if you need a bespoke cake made 😉.

Take care,
Tracey x

21/06/2021

A brand new service for Maidstone.

20/06/2021

**Home Etiquette Update**

It’s been a while since I posted anything on here related to cleaning, so I thought I’d give an update on Home Etiquette.

I could of course go into great detail relating to Covid but we’re all going through it, so no explanation needed.

However the impact it’s had on this particular industry and my small business is colossal.

Firstly working in the cleaning industry is high risk, whether it’s commercial or domestic. This is not generally recognised.

Next, the cost of insurance, wages, products, equipment etc has increased tenfold.

Customers have been lost. They are no longer in the position to have the luxury of a domestic cleaner and commercial customers have lost their businesses and livelihood.

Employees have decided to move on. They don’t want to put themselves in a high risk environment for small rewards. Furlough gave them an opportunity to re-evaluate their lives. Who can blame them?

No one wants to start a new job in a lower paid industry which is high risk. So even though my money has been spent on recruitment, less than a handful of people have applied and none have the relevant basics, like having a car.

And it seems the gap between the cost of running a business and what customers expect to pay for cleaning services is practically zero, therefore is it worth it?

I’d say yes but with some reservations:

My team has gone from 15 to 5.
My customers base has decreased by at least 2 thirds.
The cost of running this type of business has increased and prices for customers hasn’t.

And last week I had a customer tell me that he didn’t want the offered replacement cleaner (when his leaves at the end of the month) as I was no longer a viable business. That hurt.

But…..I still have 5 amazing team members and some very loyal, kind and caring customers.
So I continue for them.
But that’s it. No more new customers. No more new team members (at the moment), but we will continue to service those who are still with us.

It’s not all doom and gloom but it’s the truth.

So if you’re ever looking for a cleaner, please bare in mind all of the above and how hard it is to run a small business. Most businesses will do their best to help you out but if they can’t, there is probably a hundred reasons why….

Lots of love,
Tracey

14/05/2021

Some new...

It’s ready!

As promised, here’s the Mint Chocolate Rocky Road. It’s available to order.... now.

https://eatwithetiquette.co.uk/products/rocky-road

14/04/2021

**Bake Sale**

Some of you may have seen I’m holding a Bake Sale on the 2nd May - come rain or shine.

As I’m not able to have my own shop at this time, I’d love to meet as many of my customers as possible so I’ve come up with a solution.

It’ll start at 10.00am, on my drive with my baked goods, all covered and ready for sale (contactless payment will be available).

If you are interested in coming and would like something in particular please let me know. I will of course have a selection of popular bakes but I won’t be offering my full range.

I’ll also have some home made dog treats for all those dog walkers passing by and some cake samples for the humans too.

You’ll be able to find me easily on Spot Lane, Maidstone.

And remember, I’m a registered business, fully insured and 5* awarded.

24/03/2021

Today’s Wow! Boxes

They are all small boxes.

Contents include:

Jammie Dodger Blondies
Lemon & White Chocolate Blondies
Triple Chocolate Cookies
Salted Caramel Brownies
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Brownies

£11.00 per box

Available for one day only.....

22/03/2021

Home Etiquette is a small business with a great reputation in the Maidstone area for providing exceptional domestic cleaning services.

To be successful in this role you will need to have great attention to detail with a strong work ethic. You must be able to work to an exceptional standard, as feedback is important for everyone involved, especially as we are members of Checkatrade.

Strong communication is a must, as is having your own car. You will work on a weekly/fortnightly schedule, taking responsibility for individual accounts. You may have one or two jobs during a single day, therefore travelling between customers may be needed. Areas covered are all of Maidstone and some of Tonbridge.

Experience is preferred but not essential.

Hours are Monday - Friday. You must be available to work during school holidays. Working hours will typically start between 6-10 hours per week and increase to 16-20 hours depending on experience.

You will need to agree to a DBS check if you do not have one.

In return you will receive a flexible timetable, training, a full cleaning kit, PPE kit, branded t-shirts, mileage in-between customers (if appropriate).

Interviews will be in Bearsted.

Please note: this role is PAYE - not self employed. Also a CURRENT CV must be submitted - applications with out of date CV's will not be considered. If you do not have your own car - please DO NOT APPLY.