At a certain point in your business career you'll probably think about buying some type of company vehicle. Some people wind up purchasing a small truck while others go for either a small or full-size style van. It just depends on your taste in vehicles. When I was just getting started in the business, well before getting a company vehicle, I only had my trusty Ford Probe to … [Read more...] about The story behind me buying my first commercial cleaning vehicle…
Archives for March 2014
Are “Communication Log Books” a good idea?
Having open lines of communication between you and the customer is always a good idea. It allows you to keep your finger on the pulse of the account in a sense. One way to foster that communication is through the use of communication log books. These are really nothing more than a notebook of some kind that is kept at the job site where it's easily accessible. If we use one … [Read more...] about Are “Communication Log Books” a good idea?
FREE DOWNLOAD: Window Washing Flyer
Now that the weather is starting to break across much of the country this is a great time to start to think about making some extra money cleaning windows. This is an extremely low-cost way to put some serious dollars in your pocket. We've done a lot of window cleaning over the years and the majority of it comes in the beginning part of the spring season. With that said you … [Read more...] about FREE DOWNLOAD: Window Washing Flyer
Question: Should my employees wear ID badges?
ID badges used to be thought of only when thinking of big national type companies. The phone company, the gas company and the cable guy come to mind instantly for me growing up. Times have changed for a variety of reasons. Safety goes to the top of the list first, then the cost of having them made is extremely cheap nowadays not to mention it's a great way to differentiate … [Read more...] about Question: Should my employees wear ID badges?
Enviro Care Novus: An environmentally friendly floor finish that is nontoxic and biodegradable
Not too long ago earth friendly products used to be nothing more than a tiny niche within the cleaning marketplace. They were a novelty to an extent, hard to find and not all that much in demand for many of us in the cleaning industry. Wow, how things have changed! The market for these earth friendly cleaning products has shifted dramatically in the last ten years or so. Many … [Read more...] about Enviro Care Novus: An environmentally friendly floor finish that is nontoxic and biodegradable