08/30/2026
✨ Let’s Talk About Hourly Rates ✨
I’ve shared this before, but I think it’s worth sharing again, especially because an hourly business rate can look very different from an hourly wage.
When you see my hourly rate, it’s easy to think, “Wow, that’s what she makes per hour!” But that number definitely doesn’t go straight into my pocket. 😊
As a self-employed small business owner, a portion of every dollar earned has to be set aside for taxes. Then there are all the expenses that come with running Katrina’s Kleaning —business insurance, cleaning supplies, equipment, gas, vehicle expenses and maintenance, equipment replacement, and all the other little costs that add up behind the scenes. And, unlike a traditional hourly job, there’s no paid vacation, sick time, health insurance, retirement contribution, or paid time spent scheduling, communicating with clients, shopping for supplies, maintaining equipment, driving between homes, and handling the everyday administrative side of the business.
My hourly rate isn’t simply the price of the hours I spend cleaning. It reflects the cost of operating a legitimate small business, along with the experience, reliability, attention to detail, and quality of service I bring into every home.
I’ve spent years building Katrina’s Kleaning and I’m incredibly grateful for the clients who recognize the value in what I do and continue to trust me with their homes. 🩵
When you support a small business, you’re supporting so much more than the service you see that day. Thank you for your trust, understanding, referrals, and continued support. It truly means more than you know!
— Katrina
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