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"I had my first strip and wax job and it happened to be a VERY picky Client. Well I have the advantage of living very close to Steve and Jean. Steve offered to come and help. With Steve's help we completed the strip and wax job. I learned so much and I am extremity grateful for Steve and his commitment to helping his members succeed. Steve and Jean you both are a GREAT blessing to our industry and an example of true selfless individuals that I am proud to know. Thank you for all you do."

Matthew Kitzmann
Air Quality Solutions
Rochester, MN


"Steve, thanks for your help. I can't even begin to tell you how valuable your site and help has made a world of difference to how we do business."

Rocky Lozano
Big Sky Mountain Enterprises
Great Falls, MT


"Steve thanks for all your help. I got the contract. Just to let you know this site has been fantastic. I have been in business for 4 months here and I have secured 6 contracts with your help and info. Keep up the great work."

Tim Daniels
All Green-All Clean
Long Beach, MS


"Jean and Steve, this is a big thank you for your knowledge and expertise in operating your company. There is an old familiar saying, 'only in America'. Well that is how one should feel about The Janitorial Store. 'only at THE JANITORIAL STORE'. Where else can one go to find the wealth of information that you provide daily? Where else can one have experience people like you and people like Sharon Cowan, Dick Ollek and Debbie Sardone, just to name a few, share their knowledge of how to run a successful business. These are people who have been there and done that. Thank you and continue doing what you do best."

William Briggs
One Briggs Janitorial Service
Woodbridge, VA


"You two have been a blessing to our business. Your knowledge, wisdom and tools on your website has allowed us to bid on our first contract feeling like an expert. We have continued to acquire more clients with your help. Thanks again for all you do."

Norman and Alecia Smith
Covenant Commercial Cleaning Services
Little Elm, TX


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June 2009


Jean Hanson, co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com, authored an article in the June 2009 edition of Services Magazine entitled "Be a Magnetic Employer: How to Attract and Keep Employees." Jean discusses how to make your business more attractive to employees so that they will remain with you instead of looking for employment elsewhere. (p. 30)

 


 

March 2009


Steve and Jean Hanson, TheJanitorialStore.com co-founders, were featured in the March 2009 edition of Services Magazine. In the article, Services Chats with Steve and Jean Hanson of TheJanitorialStore.com, they discuss their accomplishments and challenges in the janitorial industry, membership in BSCAI, and the biggest issue building service contractors face. (pp. 27-28)

 


 

December 2008

 

Jean Hanson quoted in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine

Jean Hanson, co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com was interviewed for an article in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine's December 2008 issue. The article, Savvy Tools For Distributors, discussed the fact that GPS technology, a robust Web site and a paperless office headline next year's hot list. Jean addressed websites in the third section.

 


 

June 2008

 

Steve Hanson quoted in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine

Steve Hanson, co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com was interviewed for an article in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine's June 2008 issue. The article, Floor Care: Vacuuming Hard Surface Floors, discussed the fact that recent studies have found that vacuuming is an efficient alternative to dust mopping.


 

 April 2008

 

Article written by Jean Hanson, Co-Founder, published in Services Magazine

Jean Hanson's article, "Networking Tips for Commercial Cleaning Companies" was published in the April 2008 issue of Services Magazine (page 21).


 

April 2008

 

Steve Hanson quoted for Boston Globe article

Steve Hanson, co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com was interviewed by the Boston Globe for an article that ran in the Home/Business section on Sunday, April 13th. The article discussed an environmentally friendly cleaning innovation -- the vapor steam cleaner. Because it uses only tap water, these machines disinfect, clean, and deodorize all in one simple process -- without the use of chemicals.

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August 2007

 

Media Release: Bidding & Estimating for Cleaning Companies Ebook Now Available at TheJanitorialStore.com

For any cleaning company, but especially for someone new in the business, bidding and estimating can be confusing. Not bidding high enough may mean not making a profit, while bidding too high might mean losing the account. The Janitorial Store™ has just released a new E-book that gives cleaning companies a step-by-step approach to preparing a winning bid.

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March 2007

 

Media Release: Janitorial Training Programs Now Available in Spanish at TheJanitorialStore.com

With the influx of Spanish speaking employees in the cleaning industry, employers need to professionally train their Spanish speaking employees so they can perform at the top notch level of service their customers expect and deserve. TheJanitorialStore.com has recently released Spanish versions of various janitorial training programs, which will help ensure all employees are fully trained and ready to handle any task.

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January 2007

Steve Hanson, co-founding member of TheJanitorialStore.com was interviewed for an article in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine's January 2007 issue. The article, Care Based On Customer Type And Location, discussed the unique carpet care challenges that weather conditions and diverse customers present carpet cleaning companies. The magazine interviewed industry veterans like Hanson, who shared tips for keeping carpets clean in the cold Minnesota climate.
 
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September 2006

Media Release: Janitorial Training Programs Now Available at TheJanitorialStore.com

TheJanitorialStore.com is happy to announce the release of its janitorial training programs. The programs provide an affordable opportunity for small and individually owned cleaning companies to get professional quality training for their employees.

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November 16, 2005

Steve Hanson, co-founding member of TheJanitorialStore.com quoted in Sanitary Maintenance Magazine's November 2005 issue! The magazine interviewed Steve for an article called, Carpet-Cleaning Equipment's Quiet Evolution. Steve is also owner of Brainerd Lakes Cleaning and Supply in Brainerd, MN. 
 
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October 10, 2005

Media Release: Comprehensive Resources for Small Business Success: TheJanitorialStore.com Offers Customizable Support for Cleaning Companies

Janitorial service companies must manage costs, identify best practices in cleaning and business operations, market their services and keep employees happy. TheJanitorialStore.com now provides these companies with one-stop, comprehensive resources, support and information to help them do all that and more.

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