The managers who will be hiring your cleaning business are generally rather savvy. They have been around the block and have a feel for what they can expect from a vendor. They also know that how a problem they have with the service they are getting is handled will go a long way towards determining how much future business they will do with a given company. This all makes … [Read more...] about An amazing fact that you can leverage into higher profits
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Getting State, County and Municipal Contracts
I am often asked; how do you get cleaning contracts for State, County and Municipal cleaning accounts? The answer is quite simple in most cases. These cleaning contracts get put out to bid by the various agencies involved. All you need to do is be on the lookout for them, and ask a few questions about the process. Starting at the beginning, "going out to bid" means the agency … [Read more...] about Getting State, County and Municipal Contracts
Building A Team
UPDATED 10/19/2021: When you are just starting to get your cleaning business off the ground it's easy to get overwhelmed by it all. After all, it seems like there is just so much to learn. And if you are a control freak like me, you want to become an expert at everything you do. But that's not possible of course (though it doesn't stop us from trying). For instance, when I … [Read more...] about Building A Team
If You Believe You Can Do It, Then You Can Do It!
For those who are considering starting a cleaning business, belief can play an important role in your success. Belief is defined in the dictionary as “any cognitive content held as true”. It may be possible to succeed without having belief, but I doubt it. For me, I find it hard to see how you could ever convince others to do business with you if you didn't think (deep down) … [Read more...] about If You Believe You Can Do It, Then You Can Do It!
Quotes That Lead You To Success
We all define success as a goal, but in reality success is more of a journey than a destination. This journey can be a long and winding road much of the time. To help you down that road, here are some inspirational quotes to help guide you. Enjoy! "We were born to succeed not to fail" Henry David Thoreau "We will often find compensation if we think more of what life has … [Read more...] about Quotes That Lead You To Success