Whether you are in the house cleaning business or over on the commercial side, one thing is clear. People need to feel comfortable with you BEFORE doing business with you. When I look back at my success at getting accounts, my ability to make others feel at ease with me stands out. Now you may think price has a lot to do with who they choose too, and it does to a point, but … [Read more...] about What’s the KEY to getting customers? Make them feel COMFORTABLE with you.
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What do you “get” from networking?
The headline above is a question that just came in here via email. I thought the answer would make for an interesting post. Why is that you ask! Because the person was asking the “wrong" question! Networking is not about getting something from someone. It's about giving of yourself without any expectations of a return favor. This is probably a BREAKING NEWS to some people. … [Read more...] about What do you “get” from networking?
Why would someone hire me if they already have a cleaning service?
The headline you see above....I get asked that question quite often. It is always asked by someone VERY new to the cleaning business. I can see how folks are worried about it. I mean when you are new it seems like a valid question (and it is). But the answer to that question is very, very simple. Ready? Most cleaning companies STINK LIKE ROTTEN FOOD. This is also the reason … [Read more...] about Why would someone hire me if they already have a cleaning service?
Tips for starting a low cost business
Going out on a limb and starting a low cost business from home is one of the easiest ways to get started in your own business. This is not to say it doesn't have some pitfalls, but with just a little preparation you should be able to avoid the most common issues when getting started. So with all that said, I'll do my best to point you in the right direction if you are … [Read more...] about Tips for starting a low cost business
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.