Looking back (10 years) when we started our cleaning business, we wanted only the best. This included computer, monitor, phones, vehicles, equipment among other items. What we found out was, WE DID NOT NEED THE BEST, nor could we afford “THE BEST”. Se we decided to become frugal. Being frugal does not mean cheap, it means not throwing your money away. It means purchasing … [Read more...] about Frugality in Business
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How To Get Rich In The Cleaning Business
Getting rich in the cleaning business is not really all that hard IF you can master one thing. We all know what that "thing" is when starting our cleaning business. In fact we all start out doing it perfectly, then the wheels come off for a variety of reasons. It happens so slowly it's hard to detect at first. What starts as a minor distraction soon becomes a train … [Read more...] about How To Get Rich In The Cleaning Business
Creating A Management Chart In 4 Steps
What is the purpose of creating a management chart for your cleaning business? That's a easy one to address. To create a "road map" of where you want your cleaning company to be at some point in the future, and the positions you will need to fill to get you there. It's not all that hard. Creating a management chart helps you keep the "big picture" in mind when building your … [Read more...] about Creating A Management Chart In 4 Steps
Don’t burn your cash up
When you are just starting your own business you really need to watch how much cash you are blowing on things that are not needed. A few dollars here and there can sink you. I could spend hours and hours on this topic alone. I can't think of anything that will sink your entrepreneurial ship any faster than spending your cash poorly. Time and time again folks spend their … [Read more...] about Don’t burn your cash up
Managing Your Time
One of the biggest factors that determine how fast you reach your goals is time management. Manage it poorly and success takes longer than it should. Manage it well and success comes fast. So...you need to bear down and get focused. Why wait longer for success than you have to? If you are starting your cleaning business part-time you should have some definite hours set aside … [Read more...] about Managing Your Time