For those who are considering starting a cleaning business, belief can play an important role in your success. Belief is defined in the dictionary as “any cognitive content held as true”. It may be possible to succeed without having belief, but I doubt it. For me, I find it hard to see how you could ever convince others to do business with you if you didn't think (deep down) … [Read more...] about If You Believe You Can Do It, Then You Can Do It!
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Don’t Rush The Process
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
Don’t Delay, No Regrets
If you are reading this, then you are certainly contemplating starting your own cleaning business. I have some advice for you. Don't delay, get started! You will surprise yourself. Once you really get into it, you will realize just how much you know. As we have said before, the road will be bumpy and not always sunny, but it will be your own business. Take it from someone … [Read more...] about Don’t Delay, No Regrets
Making Connections
In past posts I talked about networking to get you and your company name into the community, either by joining a BNI or Chamber of Commerce. This post talks about making connections when you get there. Connections help people get to know you. The flip side is you get to know other people too. Remember... “It's not who you know, it's who knows you” as the saying … [Read more...] about Making Connections
Networking Will Benefit Your Cleaning Business
Joining networking groups is one of the best decisions I have made to improve our cleaning business. Here are some of the benefits to joining that I have experienced. You meet great people You make friends. You grow your business over time. It gets your name out in the community. Your friends refer you to other members you may not have met yet. It gets you away from your desk … [Read more...] about Networking Will Benefit Your Cleaning Business