I would like to share one of my employee experiences with you, but first a little background. During our first few years in business, our company became "apartment cleaning specialists". We were hired by one owner who liked our work so much he used our services for his other four apartment complexes. This was in addition to the three other unrelated complexes we already … [Read more...] about Hiring In Pairs (how not to do it)
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
Frugality in Business
Looking back (10 years) when we started our cleaning business, we wanted only the best. This included computer, monitor, phones, vehicles, equipment among other items. What we found out was, WE DID NOT NEED THE BEST, nor could we afford “THE BEST”. Se we decided to become frugal. Being frugal does not mean cheap, it means not throwing your money away. It means purchasing … [Read more...] about Frugality in Business
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
The Benefits of Owning Your Own Cleaning Business
Owning your own business is both challenging and rewarding at the same time. Yes... you are always on call to some degree. Yes...it can test your patience. It's similar to having a child. You have created something that needs your attention and love. Something that needs to be pointed in the right direction to ensure a happy and productive life. But the benefits are really … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Owning Your Own Cleaning Business