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Why cleaning companies fail (and how to avoid being one of them)…

December 7, 2014 by Tom Watson

UPDATE 10/13/2021: I'm a big fan of keeping the conversation positive around here, but from time to time we have to dip into unpleasant topics. So today we're going to chat about a few of the main reasons why cleaning companies fail. But to put a positive spin on it, if you avoid these pitfalls you'll be just fine. Why cleaning companies fail Not enough "push" from day one  - … [Read more...] about Why cleaning companies fail (and how to avoid being one of them)…

Get a FREE SAMPLE of Odorcide 210. My Favorite Professional Grade Odor Management Solution.

November 30, 2014 by Tom Watson

UPDATE 10/13/2021: Getting rid of odors is a priority when you are in the cleaning business. Same goes for those performing carpet cleaning, or any other subset of the cleaning industry. However being successful at removing odors can be a challenge. Many times people use a substandard product, or a product that will only mask an odor, not eliminate it. My experience with … [Read more...] about Get a FREE SAMPLE of Odorcide 210. My Favorite Professional Grade Odor Management Solution.

How Credit Mediators Inc can help you collect money that is owed your business…

November 23, 2014 by Tom Watson

If you own a business long enough you are going to have some customers that, for whatever reason, won't pay you. Usually some diplomatic wrangling on your part gets them to pay up eventually. At least that's how it has played out for me in the past. However there have been a few times where I got stiffed by my customers. I take no pleasure in writing about it, as it still … [Read more...] about How Credit Mediators Inc can help you collect money that is owed your business…

How Fleetmatics Vehicle Tracking And GPS Services Can Help You Run Your Business More Efficiently…

November 16, 2014 by Tom Watson

When I started my business many years ago I wanted my business to run like a well oiled machine. That was my sole focus everyday. Though I had the best of intentions, I fell way short at times. In a nutshell I fell short because I didn't have the right information available at my disposal. Information that would have saved me a lot of money and countless headaches at the same … [Read more...] about How Fleetmatics Vehicle Tracking And GPS Services Can Help You Run Your Business More Efficiently…

Dealing with customers that bust your chops…

November 9, 2014 by Tom Watson

you will get some complaints in the cleaning busieness no matter how well you do

UPDATE 10/13/2021: Being in business for a long time means that I've been hired by lots of folks over the years. The list includes homeowners, business owners, office managers, real estate agents, property management firms, hotels, townships and municipalities. I'm sure there is more, but you get the idea. The vast majority of those people were a joy to work for. If I had to … [Read more...] about Dealing with customers that bust your chops…

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