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Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Members Area of this site. These articles are reprinted as they originally appear in the members only section of this site.

Make it Fast - I've Only Got 10 Minutes!
Jean Hanson
Make it Fast - I've Only Got 10 Minutes! What do you do when you make a sales call and the prospect says they only have 10 minutes to spare to talk with you? Do you talk fast, reschedule or get them talking about their needs? The way you handle the call may determine if that prospect signs on as a new cleaning customer. . . . keep reading
How to Start a Cleaning Business on a Shoestring Budget
Jean Hanson
How to Start a Cleaning Business on a Shoestring Budget Are you thinking of starting a cleaning business? By taking the right steps at the beginning you can start a cleaning business with very little up-front costs and yet clear a profit in your first year of operation! What are the advantages of starting a cleaning business as opposed to owning and operating another type of business? . . . keep reading
How to Create a Name for Your Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
Before you open the doors of your cleaning business you not only need equipment and supplies, you need a name for your business. The name of your company will be the first thing prospective clients see - whether that is in the phone book, on your company car, in an ad, or on a website. The name symbolizes what your cleaning business represents. . . . keep reading
Low or No Cost Ways to Market Your Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
It doesn't matter what a fantastic service your cleaning business provides if no one knows that you exist. If you are clever and motivated there are numerous ways to promote your business that don't have to cost a bundle. Here are just a few: . . . keep reading
Window Washing Made Easy...How to Wash Windows Like a Pro
Steve Hanson
Window Washing Made Easy...How to Wash Windows Like a Pro Have you ever watched a professional window washer do his or her job, and wonder how s/he does such a perfect job so quickly, and only with the simplest of tools? When it comes to window washing, there are some important tricks of the trade that you need to learn, before you can be confident in the fact that you wash windows like a pro. Believe it or not, when you know what you're doing, you may actually find that you enjoy window washing. . . . keep reading
What's in Your Carpet Spotting Kit?
Steve Hanson
What's in Your Carpet Spotting Kit? . . . keep reading
Tips for Smart Hiring of Cleaning Personnel
Jean Hanson
As employers we tend to think that our opinion of the applicant is the only thing that's importan . . . keep reading
Carpet Spots that Magically Re-Appear
Steve Hanson
Help! I removed a spot on my customer's carpet, but now it's come back! What can I do? . . . keep reading
Office Etiquette for Cleaning Staff
Steve Hanson
Company policies are developed in order to keep all cleaning staff on the same page. Policies must also be enforced regarding proper behavior of the cleaning staff while . . . keep reading
8 Road Blocks to Success in Your Cleaning Business
Steve Hanson
8 Road Blocks to Success in Your Cleaning Business All business owners face road blocks throughout the life of their business. It's how they deal with and overcome these road blocks that will determine their level of success. The following are 8 common road blocks that cleaning businesses face. . . . keep reading
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