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What problems or issues are you having running YOUR cleaning business?

December 28, 2014 by Tom Watson

I'm going to begin by sharing the problems I had when I started my business. I can't go over them all because that would take you HOURS AND HOURS to read! I'll start with my main issues and how I handled them. Then I'm going to ask YOU to share in the comments section your issues and how you handled them. This way maybe we can help others from suffering from the pain we had to … [Read more...] about What problems or issues are you having running YOUR cleaning business?

Why did I start my cleaning business?

December 21, 2014 by Tom Watson

In what seems like an eternity now, there once was a time where I worked for someone else. It was a manufacturing facility that produced electronic equipment for sale worldwide. I was a small cog in a big plant, and though I did enjoy working there I always harbored a desire to start my own business. When I was growing up I can remember purchasing Entrepreneur Magazine and … [Read more...] about Why did I start my cleaning business?

If you want a successful business, you need to say no to all the distractions

December 14, 2014 by Tom Watson

Life is full of distractions. Some are created by others but the vast majority we create for ourselves. It all starts in our own head. We start with one idea, but then others sprout up. We want to start a business. We want to go to the party on Friday night. We want to watch our favorite TV shows. We want to go shopping. We want to learn Spanish. The list is endless. When … [Read more...] about If you want a successful business, you need to say no to all the distractions

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.

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