The headline you see above....I get asked that question quite often. It is always asked by someone VERY new to the cleaning business. I can see how folks are worried about it. I mean when you are new it seems like a valid question (and it is). But the answer to that question is very, very simple. Ready? Most cleaning companies STINK LIKE ROTTEN FOOD. This is also the reason … [Read more...] about Why would someone hire me if they already have a cleaning service?
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Tips for starting a low cost business
Going out on a limb and starting a low cost business from home is one of the easiest ways to get started in your own business. This is not to say it doesn't have some pitfalls, but with just a little preparation you should be able to avoid the most common issues when getting started. So with all that said, I'll do my best to point you in the right direction if you are … [Read more...] about Tips for starting a low cost business
Turn your negative thinking into positive thinking.
I was sitting here the other day dreading going out to check on a job our staff is cleaning. It was the only real task I had to do all day so it wasn't like I was overloaded with too much work! I was only going to check up on a medium size office, fairly easy to clean, not much trash. It's really just a routine check on our staff. Why was I dreading it so much? Well for one … [Read more...] about Turn your negative thinking into positive thinking.
How to make a great “first impression”
Having success in the cleaning business is not terribly hard to do. After all, it's a pretty straightforward business to operate. But if I had to pick one thing that's kind of important to your overall success, it would be making a great first impression. This is because if you make a poor first impression, you will need to work TWICE as hard to win the customer over and get … [Read more...] about How to make a great “first impression”
What’s the secret to becoming successful?
I get asked this question quite a bit via email, so I thought I would tackle it today with a post on the topic. Becoming successful is a combination of many different things, but two things stick out to me more than anything else. Ready for the first big secret? This will probably come as no surprise, but “working hard” is secret number one! This one was really a no brainer, … [Read more...] about What’s the secret to becoming successful?