Let me blurt something out real fast, not every bid you perform will be spot on. There, I got that off my chest. I bring this up because there are those that want to "bid perfectly" every single time out. While that's a noble goal, it's not going to happen. Sorry for the bad news. The flip side is that you can learn a whole bunch from those accounts that you messed up … [Read more...] about Bidding too low will happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from the experience.
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FIVE Motivational quotes that are worthy of being framed on your office wall…
It's the nearing the end of February. How are your "New Year Resolutions" holding up? Are you faithfully staying motivated to reach your goals? Let's face it, it can be tough. When you are working on a long-term project, like starting or growing a business, it can be hard to bring boundless enthusiasm to the table every single day. Some days the tank just seems empty for one … [Read more...] about FIVE Motivational quotes that are worthy of being framed on your office wall…
Charging for an initial cleaning to get the account up to speed is an option to consider on new jobs…
Going out on a bid is an exciting time. You get a chance to show why YOU should get the job. It can also be a opportunity to make more than you thought possible. Sometimes you may across an account that has been neglected, and needs some more comprehensive cleaning in order to get the account up to speed. In cases like these, when you are doing the walk through with the … [Read more...] about Charging for an initial cleaning to get the account up to speed is an option to consider on new jobs…
Making extra income by selling different supplies to your customers…
Once you start landing some customers, or even submitting a bid for that matter, you'll have the chance to up sell them on the supplies you offer. Items like c-fold towels, toilet tissue, hand soap and various sizes of trash liners are just a few of the items you can provide for a fee. Keep in mind you don't have to offer these items, but it is a chance to earn more off each … [Read more...] about Making extra income by selling different supplies to your customers…
How long does it take to clean apartment turnovers?
Way back when I first started my cleaning business I landed a lot of apartment complexes. This wasn't by accident, it just happened to be one of the markets I wanted to target once I got a little experience under my belt. There was a lot of good and bad to cleaning apartments, but on the whole it was good for me and my personal situation. I knew this could be a tough market, … [Read more...] about How long does it take to clean apartment turnovers?