When you get to the point where you are starting to regularly land cleaning accounts things can get pretty hectic. Odds are you are pretty new to this, and that first onslaught of business can seem a little overwhelming. I know, I've been there! So today I wanted to just share a few tips for those of you going through this for the first time. Every little bit of wisdom comes … [Read more...] about 5 tips for beginners that are getting their first set of cleaning accounts…
Archives for March 2015
The Mailbag Volume 1: Answering some common questions about the cleaning business…
Today I want to answer some common questions that get sent my way here at Cleaning 4 Profit. While I respond to everyone who has a question, I thought a post in a Q & A format would be interesting. So this lead me to scour my email bin from the last several years to come up with some questions. I hope you find some of the answers useful. Anyway... let's get … [Read more...] about The Mailbag Volume 1: Answering some common questions about the cleaning business…
Rule # 1: It’s a crazy world, and as a result, you will hire some crazy people.
When you get to the point where you are ready to hire employees, it's really an exciting time to be a business owner. You are seeing your dream of a successful business coming to life right in front of your very eyes. It's truly amazing. With that said, once you start hiring employees you need to realize that not everyone will work out. When I was new, I thought it would be a … [Read more...] about Rule # 1: It’s a crazy world, and as a result, you will hire some crazy people.
A few simple tips for being more efficient when cleaning your accounts…
Let me be clear, while I just love to land new accounts, and the revenue they generate, I like getting done as fast as possible even better. For me the challenge is always... "How can I be more efficient?" When you maximize your time, you do the same to your profits. So over the years I have worked hard to fine tune each job so we get done quickly. I try to pass on this … [Read more...] about A few simple tips for being more efficient when cleaning your accounts…
Bidding too low will happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from the experience.
Let me blurt something out real fast, not every bid you perform will be spot on. There, I got that off my chest. I bring this up because there are those that want to "bid perfectly" every single time out. While that's a noble goal, it's not going to happen. Sorry for the bad news. The flip side is that you can learn a whole bunch from those accounts that you messed up … [Read more...] about Bidding too low will happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from the experience.