Name of person featured: Mary Barraclough

Name of Business: Country Kleaning Services Inc.

Phone number: 757-406-4222

Operating hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone calls accepted 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

E-mail address: cleaning4ul@aol.com

Nature of business: Residential cleaning service and more

Owner: Mary and Dan Barraclough

Year founded: 2011

Number of employees: Four

How’s business: We are just starting. Hopefully the word will get out there. Our motto is “winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is call Country Kleaning Services LLC for all you cleaning needs.”
One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: We are a new residential cleaning service that offers affordable rates to meet your budget needs. We strive to please.

Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: We offer design-your-own cleaning packages to meet your lifestyle, needs and budget. They will be affordable to you.

Advice to young entrepreneurs: Plan, focus and allow a lot to time to plan out your business.

Your first job: Social ministry for a church

Your role model (in business or in life generally): I always believe in treating others as you would like to be treated. I also believe in second chances. Everyone makes mistakes in their life, but that doesn’t mean you should have the ghost of the past follow you forever.

THE KEY TO A SUCCESFUL BUSINESS: Give them what you would want at affordable prices, know your clientele and offer satisfaction guaranteed.