When you are just getting started in the cleaning business the vast majority of jobs you'll be hired for will be small. This fact makes choosing a vacuum pretty easy. Most people just go for a stock model and don't think much about the choice. But when you get into larger and larger cleaning accounts choosing a vacuum becomes a bigger deal. This is because a small difference … [Read more...] about Choosing the right vacuum for the job can save you time and money…
Archives for August 2014
“Micro” Direct Mail Campaigns Are Easy To Do And Can Make You A Bundle Of Money…
I've talked about direct mail marketing time and time again. If you are new to the concept, it's nothing more than mailing out some info about your company to a prospective customer. I normally send a sales letter, flyer, business card and maybe a magnetic business card as well in a run of the mill envelope that I hand address. Nothing fancy, just very basic stuff. How I find … [Read more...] about “Micro” Direct Mail Campaigns Are Easy To Do And Can Make You A Bundle Of Money…
Product Review: 3M Easy Trap Duster System
The 3M Easy Trap Duster System is a product designed to make it easier to dust mop just about any floor surface. I stumbled across it at a trade show for the cleaning industry a few months back. After speaking with company representatives they gave me a bunch of samples to try out. We've been testing them ever since. The product reminds me of a dryer sheet, just thicker with … [Read more...] about Product Review: 3M Easy Trap Duster System
PRO TIP: “Cross-Train” your employees so they can clean other accounts…
Once you get a few accounts - and the employees to clean them - you will want to start thinking about cross-training a few members of your staff. The idea is to have "coverage" in case people unexpectedly quit or need time off. Though employees have the best of intentions, situations will occur where the person you hired CAN'T clean for one reason or another. This can be a … [Read more...] about PRO TIP: “Cross-Train” your employees so they can clean other accounts…
FIVE Tips For The New Business Owner
When you are just starting out it can be tough to learn everything you need to. It's a whole new ballgame, and you are a "rookie" so to speak. I know that back when I first started it was a bit of a learning curve. I had no experience whatsoever. All I ever managed was "myself", that was it! So today I wanted to touch on some lessons I learned over the years. The following … [Read more...] about FIVE Tips For The New Business Owner