Being a business owner for over ten years puts me in some unique situations. This is because I'm always approached by others who are just starting a business. I guess they see a chance to pick my brain a little bit. They also tend to share both their successes and failures with me. I enjoy this, as I get to make some friends along the way. In a way I feel like the … [Read more...] about Don’t Rush The Process
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8 New Year Resolutions For Business Professionals
With December nearing an end, it's time to start thinking ahead to the coming year. This inevitably leads to the discussion of crafting some New Year Resolutions, which is an important component to your future success. A resolution is similar to a blueprint in that it gives you a picture of the end goal. The more detailed the resolution, the more likely you'll achieve the end … [Read more...] about 8 New Year Resolutions For Business Professionals
Ben Franklin Helped Me Start A Cleaning Business
Yes you heard right...Ben Franklin helped me start a cleaning business. I know that must sound rather odd, after all Ben Franklin passed away in 1790. Of course I didn't mean he actually assisted me in purchasing supplies and obtaining accounts. It was more along the lines of some of the writings he left behind (Ben Franklin was a prolific writer in addition to the many other … [Read more...] about Ben Franklin Helped Me Start A Cleaning Business
Repetition, the secret marketing ingredient for your cleaning business.
Repetition is defined as an "act that repeats". This "repetition" is the key to your success in the cleaning business. What this means is that you need to be consistently "seen" by your potential customers. How often your "seen" in regards to your business directly effects your bottom line. Now this will apply to each of you differently, as each cleaning company has it's own … [Read more...] about Repetition, the secret marketing ingredient for your cleaning business.
Lack of respect and courtesy cost business owner cold hard cash
A while back I was in a sandwich shop ordering lunch. The shop was busy with patrons both ordering and picking up their meals. This business employs many teenage kids, most probably working their first job ever. I must say however it was running rather smoothly until I heard someone yelling a few feet away. It was the owner of the place screaming at one of the kids who was on … [Read more...] about Lack of respect and courtesy cost business owner cold hard cash