Being a business owner for over ten years puts me in some unique situations. This is because I'm always approached by others who are just starting a business. I guess they see a chance to pick my brain a little bit. They also tend to share both their successes and failures with me. I enjoy this, as I get to make some friends along the way. In a way I feel like the … [Read more...] about Don’t Rush The Process
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Don’t Delay, No Regrets
If you are reading this, then you are certainly contemplating starting your own cleaning business. I have some advice for you. Don't delay, get started! You will surprise yourself. Once you really get into it, you will realize just how much you know. As we have said before, the road will be bumpy and not always sunny, but it will be your own business. Take it from someone … [Read more...] about Don’t Delay, No Regrets
The Power Of Perception In The Cleaning Business
Lets start off by getting our heads around the term "perception". What does the word mean? Perception is defined as the following: "The representation of what is perceived" You may be wondering how "perception" affects you in the cleaning business. If your not you should be. The power of perception is a great unspoken component of what you do when you arrive at the customer's … [Read more...] about The Power Of Perception In The Cleaning Business
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
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