Writing a job description seems more painful than a trip to the dentist for most cleaning business owners. The most common questions are: "Why do I need them?" and "Where would I start?" Well...that is what we are going to talk about right now! Lets tackle the first question asking "why" you need them. The five main reasons why you need a job description. Written job … [Read more...] about Job Descriptions Made Easy
Archives for June 2010
What Ten Years In Business Has Taught Me (Vol 2)
There are many moving parts to a cleaning business. All need to work seamlessly together to provide for a pleasant customer experience. Some of these moving parts are minor while others are major. To draw a comparison, think of your car. A flat tire can bring it to a stop just like a failing transmission can. One is an easy fix while the other will set you back some serious … [Read more...] about What Ten Years In Business Has Taught Me (Vol 2)
What Is A Goal? A Dream With A Deadline!
If a dream is a goal "with a deadline", then what is a dream without a deadline? That would be called a "pipe dream". Pipe dreams are to be avoided at all costs. They are wild aspirations of people who don't actually plan on following through with any real work. And not surprisingly, pipe dreams don't come true. Starting your own cleaning business is not really all that hard. … [Read more...] about What Is A Goal? A Dream With A Deadline!
Marketing To Realtors
Getting the word out that you started a cleaning business is vital. The more people who know you are in the cleaning business, the better shot you have at getting a call. It's just a numbers game. Now the key component to getting the word out is to tell the right people. Notifying all the folks who sit in front of their TV day and night will get you nowhere. Who are they gonna … [Read more...] about Marketing To Realtors
Seeing The Forest Through The Trees
When your standing in the middle of the forest you only see trees. One tree after another in an endless stream of green. You lose all perspective and can't see the big picture anymore. If you could only take a hot air balloon straight up five thousand feet. That would sure help put things in context. You would see where the impassable mountain ridges were located and where the … [Read more...] about Seeing The Forest Through The Trees