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Upper Marlboro, MD
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Spotless Cleaning Concepts LLC
Philadelphia, PA
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Business Planning Articles
It takes more to running a successful cleaning company than just a broom, mop and elbow grease. It takes proper planning so you get your cleaning business started off on the right foot and to keep it running smoothly.
You have to find the right niche for your business and learn how to develop a network to market your cleaning services. Having a successful business means knowing how much to charge, what additional services you can offer existing customers, when you should "fire" a customer, how to get up and running on a shoestring and ways to finance your business.
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Do You Have a Simple Strategic Plan?
Sharon L. Cowan
Most business owners I work with cringe at the mention of a business or strategic plan. It doesn't have to be so painful, really! A few simple steps and a basic outline will get you started. The strategic plan after all is the road map to your success. Think of it like you would the training wheels on a two wheeler. You just know you can do it and eventually ride that bike without them. . . .
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Surviving a Business Disaster (Workbook and CD), by Sharon L Cowan, CBSE
Industry Expert Sharon L. Cowan, CBSE has partnered with former FEMA Public Affairs Officer Amber Guy to put together a comprehensive step-by-step, easy to follow, easy to understand disaster plan kit specifically for the Janitorial Industry. Surviving A Business Disaster; How To Keep Your Cleaning Business In Business Follow A Disaster -- Includes: Narrated Audio Presentation CD, Forms CD, 32-Page Color Workbook and Disaster Plan. . . .
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AUDIO: Top Five Free Things You Can Do Today To Prepare For Disaster
Did you know that almost half of the businesses that go through a disaster never reopen their doors? Eye-opening isn't it? But it doesn't have to happen to you! You can take steps TODAY to get your business up and running should disaster come knocking at your door. Listen as experts in disaster recovery share their advice on what you can do today to prepare for disaster. . . .
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Spreadsheet: Accounting Formulas and Ratios
This spreadsheet contains 7 accounting formulas and ratios you should track for your cleaning business. The spreadsheet has 7 tabs, each with an accounting formula to analyze the health of your cleaning company -- Current Ratio, Gross Profit Percentage Ratio, Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio, Days Payable Turnover Ratio, and Debt to Equity Ratio. . . .
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Seminar Recap: 10 Industry Trends and How They Impact Your Business
Jean Hanson
This is a seminar I attended at the ISSA Convention, presented by David Frank. He discusses the top 10 trends in the cleaning industry. Can you guess what they are? Some are fairly obvious, like Sustainability and Infection Prevention, but if you're not up to date on what is happening in the industry you could run into trouble with your business down the road. . . .
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AUDIO: How to Create and Stick to a Budget for Your Cleaning Business
Do you have a budget for your cleaning business? Do you feel like you're picking numbers out of the air when forecasting sales and expenses? Although most people would like to create a budget, they don't because they have no idea where to start and where to get the numbers from. In this member call, you'll learn the easiest way to get started and where to get the numbers from. You'll also get great tips for keeping out of hot water when it comes to over spending or underestimating sales. . . .
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What Cleaning Business Owners Need To Know About "Key Employee" Insurance
Jean Hanson
What happens to your company if you were to suddenly die? "Key Employee" insurance insures a company against the "loss" of an employee whose services are critical to the success of the organization and the expense of replacement. This article offers insight into whether or not you should consider purchasing this type of insurance. . . .
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AUDIO: Dick Ollek on the Do's and Don'ts of Contract Cleaning
Listen as Dick Ollek discusses two of the topics in his third book, "The Do's and Don'ts of Contract Cleaning From One Who Did and Didn't". In Chapter 10 (I'll Get it at Sam's), you'll find out why the "big box" stores are not the best place to buy supplies and equipment. And in Chapter 11 (I Don't Have Time To Train), you'll find out why this statement, that many of us have uttered, is no excuse for not training! Dick has been in the cleaning industry for close to 50 years and has seen it all. His advice is priceless for both newbies and veterans alike. . . .
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NEW BOOK! The DO's and DON'Ts of Contract Cleaning from one who DID and DIDN'T, by Dick Ollek
This is author Dick Ollek's third book for building service contractors. Whether you are thinking about entering the contract cleaning business, have a young company that may be struggling to get to the next level, or have a mature organization that may need to look at things in a different light, this book is for you. From naming your company to selling your company, this book covers all the bases. Dick's humor makes this a fun read, while helping you learn the Do's and Don'ts of contract cleaning. . . .
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LinkedIn Guide
You've Got to be in it to Win it. If you're one of those cleaning business owners that procrastinates when it comes to social media, then this quick read, 12-page guide may be just what you need to get off your butt and join the rest of us taking advantage of sites like LinkedIn! This is a FREE download for members of The Janitorial Store. . . .
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AUDIO: Organizational Charts for Commercial Cleaning Companies
This is a recording of a member discussion on organizational charts. Do you ever wonder if you are steering your company in the right direction? Do you know what you should add next in order to go to the next level? An organizational chart shows the personnel structure of your company. The chart needs to be revised over time as your business grows. Steve shares the structure he used to grow his cleaning companies. . . .
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Getting Your Cleaning Business Ready for it's Sale (someday!)
Sharon Cowan, CBSE
Here's a sad fact: the majority of cleaning businesses that are operational today, will never sell! Yes, you were reading that correctly. Most business will wither and be liquidated for "pennies on the dollar". Sad but true. So what can you do to prevent that from happening to you? Your years of hard work, sweat, money and most of all your dreams..all for nothing! This doesn't have to happen to you. Here is a famous quote from Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you are RIGHT" . . .
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Are You Posting the Required Workplace Posters at Your Cleaning Business?
Jean Hanson
If you are an employer, then the Department of Labor requires that certain notices be posted in the workplace. Posters must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it. You can buy the posters from various companies that sell them but you can also download many of the required posters from the Department of Labor website. This article lists the posters required, and where you can download each poster. . . .
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Leading Your Future. Learn From the Best!
Sharon L. Cowan, CBSE
There are many things you can do to keep your leadership edge in today's marketplace. The primary responsibility of a business owner and leader of his/her company is keeping up with the ever changing world in which we do business. Leaders are lifelong learners of both technology and world issues. You can never stop learning about our industry and what new advances have arrived to change the way you do business. If you don't stay current about technology and breakthroughs, your competition will soar ahead of you. . . .
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