There are many types of bonds. The most referenced type for cleaning companies include:
Surety or Theft bonds cover employees but never the owners. Someone has to prove theft by your employee. If they do, they collect from your insurance.
Performance bond assures that you complete a project that you start. Sometimes required for larger contracts, especially with the government. Not applicable to most cleaning companies.
Price is based on your payroll.
If anyone wants an article with more details on getting bonded, send an email to
stores.csr@bridgewatercorp.net and ask.
Insurance will depend upon what is covered, vehicles, inland marine for some equipment, bailees coverage for transporting or storing customer belongings. liability, car, custody & control, etc.
I found Erie Insurance Exchange to be very business centered and know what was needed for service business.