Every now and again we all get a little down and need a pick me up. Today's pick me up comes in the form of some wise words of wisdom. I have stumbled across a few quotes recently that have moved me, and I would like to share them with you. I have no idea who is behind these quotes or when they were uttered, but they sure do make sense (not to mention they tend to correct me … [Read more...] about 10 Thought Provoking Quotes
Do you offer discounts to get cleaning accounts?
When you advertise your cleaning business do you offer discounts of any kind? If not, why not? When you pick up any newspaper or view advertisements on TV what do you see? "Special Offers", "Discounts" or other incentives for getting an order of some kind right? If you are sending out a direct marketing piece to help jump start or increase your cleaning business, you should … [Read more...] about Do you offer discounts to get cleaning accounts?
More Tidbits About How “Perception” Affects Your Cleaning Business
In a past blog Tom talked about the power of perception (the importance of how you look, act and other random issues with appearance). In this blog I want to expand on that a bit because perception is just so important. To put this is perspective for you, if people "perceive" you are neat and clean, they see you as someone who does a good job. But if they "perceive" you as … [Read more...] about More Tidbits About How “Perception” Affects Your Cleaning Business
Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)
Always be prepared to speak about your business, because you never know when the opportunity may present itself. I recently attended a networking breakfast, and out of the blue the president of the business association asked me to do a 5 minute presentation about my business (the person that was to speak did not show up). Though I was a little nervous I said yes right away. … [Read more...] about Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)
Is your cleaning business like Burger King?
Do your customer's have it their way? Let me explain what I mean by that. When you order from a restaurant, fast food or any take out place, you expect to get your order your way right? Then why shouldn't your customers get the service they want their way! Lets dig in and see how this effects you and your cleaning business. For starters not every office or business you … [Read more...] about Is your cleaning business like Burger King?