This post is all about the lessons I learned over the years from my dad. I thought discussing these topics would be appropriate since Sunday is Father's Day already (hard to believe but it is). Like the headline indicates, my dad is 99 years young and still going strong. Though he has taught me many lessons over the years I'll just focus on a few today. One thing he always … [Read more...] about What my 99 year old (young) father has taught me.
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You’re not selling rocket boosters to NASA
Let me start by proclaiming that the cleaning business is the easiest business in the world to start and run profitably. I know I may be a little biased when I say that given the fact I run my own cleaning business, but so be it. Unfortunately many people who wish to get started in this business make it harder than it has to be. They think the process needs to be complicated, … [Read more...] about You’re not selling rocket boosters to NASA
Hit the bulls eye every time with this simple act!
Following through on the promises you make is all that matters when you are in business. The customer has a need, you fill it. It's the equivalent of hitting the bulls eye on a target. This issue will define you when you own and operate your own cleaning business, so you need to give it the attention it deserves. Following through on all the promises you make to the customer … [Read more...] about Hit the bulls eye every time with this simple act!
Sales Fact Or Fiction?
Once you start your own cleaning business you will meet all types of people. Many will be from the "advertising business". Most all of them will claim they can get you a boat load of customers fast, painlessly and without much effort. They will usually ask you to sign on the dotted line, tell you who to make the check payable to then go on to explain how all your problems are … [Read more...] about Sales Fact Or Fiction?
The “Honeymoon”. Make it work to your advantage!
Congratulations, you've won the contract, now is the time to start cultivating the long lasting relationship. The best time to do this is during the first several weeks of service, which is also known as “The Honeymoon" period. The contract has been signed, the commitments are made, no one has made a mistake and no one's been fired yet. Now is the time to step up, not step … [Read more...] about The “Honeymoon”. Make it work to your advantage!