When I first started my cleaning business I had no idea that backpack vacuums even existed, let alone why you would need one. But it didn't take long for me to see the value that these units can bring to the table. And before you know it I owned four units! But I will say they are not good for every application. For most run of the mill cleaning accounts a regular vacuum will … [Read more...] about Are backpack vacuums worth the money?
Archives for August 2016
Are holiday bonuses a good idea or is it just money down the drain?
I know it's only August, and we're still in the grips of the summer heat, but the holidays will be here before you know it. I bring this up because I was recently asked about holiday bonuses. I'll share my thoughts and ask you for yours via the comments at the end of this post. Are holiday bonuses good idea? I was always a fan of holiday bonuses because they are a way of … [Read more...] about Are holiday bonuses a good idea or is it just money down the drain?
What’s the fastest way to clean windows?
I would bet that most people love having clean windows, but they hate actually cleaning them. I know that I fit that description. This predicament leads people to do one of several things. They either have someone else clean them (expensive), skip cleaning them (just makes matters worse) or bite the bullet and just clean them (time-consuming). New product makes cleaning windows … [Read more...] about What’s the fastest way to clean windows?
Should my business accept credit cards?
Back in the old days having a credit card was a luxury. Not everyone had one and the folks who did have them used them sparingly. Nowadays almost everyone out there has one, and they use them on just about everything imaginable. So the question becomes, should I accept them in my business? I did not accept credit cards in my business As the title of this section states, I did … [Read more...] about Should my business accept credit cards?