I started a house keeping business. I had competition like, Angies List, but I was always able to offer my services for less. I would start with someone I knew. Maybe not a close friend, but someone who knew me well enough that they weren't going to run a background check. Then by word of mouth the clients came pouring in. May take a little while, but I was a damn good cleaner. That is the key. Be excellent and go the extra mile. Good Luck, my prayers are with you. (start with a church)