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A typical day might involve finger-painting, playing "pat-a-cake," singing a lullaby before nap time, distributing Cheerios for a snack, reciting Little Miss Muffet during story hour and--on a nice day--taking a walk in the park. Though this may not exactly sound grueling, ask any child care worker or nanny about the demands of the job, and you are likely to hear just how tough this line of work really is.

The market for consulting services is estimated to be between $130B and $150B annually, and professional consultants are among the highest paid workers, earning more than many doctors, lawyers and other professionals. It’s not surprising that consulting is attractive to many people who want to launch a business. After all, if you have a saleable skill, it’s an easy business to enter. No one will stop you from calling yourself a consultant and startup can cost as little as printing business cards and getting a business license.

If you are thinking about starting your own house cleaning business, begin by evaluating your present circumstances. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions, but how you reply will affect what you do.