Independence Day is usually a time for family and friends to gather and make memories that last a lifetime. As we celebrate July 4th in our great nation this year, let us all remember why we do celebrate Independence Day. Our fore fathers had the guts to separate us from England's rule so that we may have the freedoms that we still enjoy today. The freedom of religion, to … [Read more...] about What can future entrepreneurs learn from Independence Day?
Archives for June 2011
5 things an office manager will never tell you
I've been in the cleaning business for over ten years now. During that time I've learned quite a bit about how the business works and what to look for. Some of the topics I'll speak to in this post were painful for me (see items one and two), while others weren't so bad. In either case I thought passing this along may help you out when just getting started in the cleaning … [Read more...] about 5 things an office manager will never tell you
What my 99 year old (young) father has taught me.
This post is all about the lessons I learned over the years from my dad. I thought discussing these topics would be appropriate since Sunday is Father's Day already (hard to believe but it is). Like the headline indicates, my dad is 99 years young and still going strong. Though he has taught me many lessons over the years I'll just focus on a few today. One thing he always … [Read more...] about What my 99 year old (young) father has taught me.
You’re not selling rocket boosters to NASA
Let me start by proclaiming that the cleaning business is the easiest business in the world to start and run profitably. I know I may be a little biased when I say that given the fact I run my own cleaning business, but so be it. Unfortunately many people who wish to get started in this business make it harder than it has to be. They think the process needs to be complicated, … [Read more...] about You’re not selling rocket boosters to NASA
Hit the bulls eye every time with this simple act!
Following through on the promises you make is all that matters when you are in business. The customer has a need, you fill it. It's the equivalent of hitting the bulls eye on a target. This issue will define you when you own and operate your own cleaning business, so you need to give it the attention it deserves. Following through on all the promises you make to the customer … [Read more...] about Hit the bulls eye every time with this simple act!