When you are just starting your own business you really need to watch how much cash you are blowing on things that are not needed. A few dollars here and there can sink you. I could spend hours and hours on this topic alone. I can't think of anything that will sink your entrepreneurial ship any faster than spending your cash poorly. Time and time again folks spend their … [Read more...] about Don’t burn your cash up
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Managing Your Time
One of the biggest factors that determine how fast you reach your goals is time management. Manage it poorly and success takes longer than it should. Manage it well and success comes fast. So...you need to bear down and get focused. Why wait longer for success than you have to? If you are starting your cleaning business part-time you should have some definite hours set aside … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time
Signs Of A Looming Problem
During the course of your career you will become well versed in the warning signs that indicate trouble is brewing with an account. When you are new you may lack the ability to read the tea leaves. This lack of knowledge can result in you learning many costly lessons. There is nothing worse than going through the trouble of acquiring a new customer (both the cost and time … [Read more...] about Signs Of A Looming Problem
7 Reasons To Part With A Marginal Employee
Deciding to let an employee go can be a tough decision. You become attached to them to a certain degree. You get used to seeing that same face everyday. You may know all about their family. Perhaps you have even met their kids at some point. But their performance (and or attitude) is not up to par. You have tried everything, but they have not stepped up to the plate. You … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons To Part With A Marginal Employee
Interviewing Basics For The Cleaning Industry
Hiring people is a tough business. Finding the proverbial "needle in a haystack" can be a real chore. It's difficult to see through the facade of the applicant at times. They are obviously going to try to show only their best side (and suppress the "other" side) during the hiring process. This is to be expected. So your work is going to be cut out for you. The stakes are … [Read more...] about Interviewing Basics For The Cleaning Industry