The answer is NOT training them properly. At the end of the day, it pays to train them correctly when first hired. A common complaint many have is that it takes time and money to train new team members. I must say that is a VERY SHORT-SIGHTED way to look at the issue. Why? Because training doesn't cost, it PAYS in the LONG RUN. The returns you will get from a well-managed … [Read more...] about The absolutely worst thing you could do when hiring employees is…
Turn your negative thinking into positive thinking.
I was sitting here the other day dreading going out to check on a job our staff is cleaning. It was the only real task I had to do all day so it wasn't like I was overloaded with too much work! I was only going to check up on a medium size office, fairly easy to clean, not much trash. It's really just a routine check on our staff. Why was I dreading it so much? Well for one … [Read more...] about Turn your negative thinking into positive thinking.
What’s the secret to becoming successful?
I get asked this question quite a bit via email, so I thought I would tackle it today with a post on the topic. Becoming successful is a combination of many different things, but two things stick out to me more than anything else. Ready for the first big secret? This will probably come as no surprise, but “working hard” is secret number one! This one was really a no brainer, … [Read more...] about What’s the secret to becoming successful?
Are you stuck in neutral?
Ever had your car stuck in neutral? It's no fun is it? You are not getting anywhere and you know it's gonna cost you some bucks to fix. Well from time to time the same thing happens in business. Your progress in either starting your cleaning business or growing it larger may seem to come to a crawl. Being in neutral also translates into lost opportunity. This means lost … [Read more...] about Are you stuck in neutral?
Why you need both inspiration and motivation
What's the difference between Inspiration and Motivation? Some of you may be thinking they are the same thing, but that's not the case. While you'll need both to succeed when starting a cleaning business, or any business for that matter, understanding the differences and why they are different will help you immensely. In the most basic sense, Motivation is the fuel for your … [Read more...] about Why you need both inspiration and motivation