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"Steve - this site has so much valuable information!! From downloads, calculators, etc...the list goes on and on...Just wanted to say "THANKS!!!" To you and Jean for such a great site !!"

Steven Mooso
S&S Cleaning
Middletown, NY


"The Janitorial Store has provided me with tons of guidance. Using the strategies have helped with my professional image and overall knowledge of the industry. Using the Bidding and Estimating Ebook, I've learned the proper way to bid and landed my first two contracts, which pay about $1600 per month. Thanks TJS"

Joe McPherson
Arch Cleaning Services
Upper Marlboro, MD


"I started my cleaning service 6 years ago and want desperately to grow. Until now I didn't know how I was going to do it. Now that I have your business plan and marketing plan downloads along with other information I'm well on my way. I'm down right glad I invested in your program, it's the best! Thank you!"

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Kur-Vue Cleaning Services
Seattle, WA


"Steve and Jean - I just want to thank you for your great job. I don't know why it took me years to join The Janitorial Store. I have been trying to do it on my own for the past 5 years. I wish I had all the information I'm getting now. Thank you very much. Any person that wants to succeed in the cleaning business, needs to tap into your wealth of knowledge."

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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria


"TJS Family -- I just wanted to let you know about 2 accounts that my company was awarded. I was awarded a charter school account which is worth $10,252.00 a month, with the opportunity to bid on more charter schools. I have also won a smaller account which is worth $525.00 a month. I want to say thank you to Jean and Steve for all the knowledge, and other cleaning business owners here who gave me advice and inspiration. I could not have done it with out you guys, and that's a 100 percent true Fact."

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Spotless Cleaning Concepts LLC
Philadelphia, PA


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Interview with Ron Holt, Owner of Two Maids & a Mop™, Residential Cleaning Service

Learn from Ron how to start and grow a successful residential cleaning business.

 

Topics Discussed:

- History of the company, mistakes to avoid.
- Learn Ron's successful marketing secrets as well as how to get move-in/move-out cleaning business.
- Learn how to hire, train and manage employees for your cleaning business.
- Learn Ron's simple strategy that has allowed his company to grow from just four employees in 2002 to more than forty employees today.

Note:
- You might need to adjust the volume on your speakers
- Length: approximately 50 minutes


Getting Started In Your Cleaning Business: Step-By-Step
Jean Hanson
Getting Started In Your Cleaning Business: Step-By-Step If you are just getting started in your cleaning business, you'll quickly learn that there are a lot of steps to getting it done legally. This guide will help you get it done, step-by-step. Included are the following sections: Entrepreneurship, Why businesses fail, Naming your business, Choosing your legal entity, Registering your business, Paying estimated taxes, Hiring employees, Other employment requirements, What do you do next? FREE for members of The Janitorial Store. . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: Finding, Training and Keeping GREAT Service Employees - Interview with Dick Ollek
INTERVIEW: Finding, Training and Keeping GREAT Service Employees - Interview with Dick Ollek Finding, training and keeping GREAT service employees. This is a topic of interest to all building service contractors. Dick Ollek has been in the cleaning industry for over 40 years and has perfected the art of hiring GREAT employees. In this 3-part series of interviews, Dick shares some of the secrets he's learned over his 40 year long journey of owning a very successful commercial cleaning company. Whether you're just thinking about hiring employees or you're struggling to retain GREAT employees, this is the book for you! . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Maid Service Basics: What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service
Jean Hanson
AUDIO: Maid Service Basics: What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service Maid Service Basics - What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service. This is a series of interviews with residential cleaning expert, Debbie Sardone, The Maid Coach. And for those of you who own commercial cleaning businesses, you'll want to listen too - these important lessons apply to anyone who owns a cleaning business. . . . keep reading
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