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AUDIO: Yes, You Really CAN Get Cleaning Clients From Facebook!
AUDIO: Yes, You Really CAN Get Cleaning Clients From Facebook! This is an interview with Carlos Martinez, owner of Dura-Shine Clean in Washington state. Carlos has unlocked the secrets to using Facebook to gain clients for his cleaning business. Learn his strategies and real life stories of how he is growing his business through Facebook . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Top Five Free Things You Can Do Today To Prepare For Disaster
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. . . . keep reading
Seminar Recap: 10 Industry Trends and How They Impact Your Business
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Seminar Recap: 10 Industry Trends and How They Impact Your Business 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. . . . keep reading
Seminar Recap: Taking Care of Your Most Important Asset: Your People
Seminar Recap: Taking Care of Your Most Important Asset: Your People Mary Miller, co-owner of Jancoa Janitorial Services in Ohio shares the four philosophies her company lives by when it comes to taking care of their employees. The results are almost unheard of in the cleaning industry! . . . keep reading
Seminar Recap: Practice What You Preach - Steps to Becoming Sustainable
Jean Hanson
Seminar Recap: Practice What You Preach - Steps to Becoming Sustainable Many companies are claiming to be "green", but most are not "sustainable" companies. Stephen Ashkin of The Ashkin Group discusses the difference between being green and sustainable, and tips for getting started. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: How to Create and Stick to a Budget for Your Cleaning Business
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. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Dick Ollek on the Do's and Don'ts of Contract Cleaning
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. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Overcome Objections and Close More Sales
AUDIO: Overcome Objections and Close More Sales This is a recording of a member telephone discussion. Objections are a natural part of the sales process and addressing them is critical. You must become an expert at understanding whether repeated objections are a true stall or just a buying signal to help you move the sales forward. Steve Hanson co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com explains how important objections are to your sales process and why you don't want to miss any of them. You'll learn how to respond to objections like "The price is too high", "I want to think it over", and "I'm satisfied with my present cleaning service". . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Tripodcast 159 - The Janitorial Store Pre-BSCAI Show Episode
AUDIO: Tripodcast 159 - The Janitorial Store Pre-BSCAI Show Episode Tripod Learning Associates invited Jean Hanson to be a guest on their weekly podcast -- Tripodcast. This the third annual pre-BSCAI Convention Tripodcast interview with The Janitorial Store. Dick Ollek, CBSE, and Jean Hanson (The Janitorial Store) explore the why's, what's and how's of attending the Convention and Trade Show. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Organizational Charts for Commercial Cleaning Companies
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. . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: How to Protect Your Computer and Where to Get Help When You Need an Expert
INTERVIEW: How to Protect Your Computer and Where to Get Help When You Need an Expert This is an interview with Lisa Hendrickson of Call That Girl, a computer support and repair company. If you've never had a virus or malware problem on your computer, good for you! But keep in mind, it's just a matter of time. Even with the best protection, every computer is vulnerable to attack. Lisa helps to sort through some of the potential problems you may encounter and will share simple tools to help. And if you ever need an expert to work on your computer, Lisa and her team come highly recommended by Jean Hanson -- and that comes from first hand experience! . . . keep reading
AUDIO RECORDING: Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems
AUDIO RECORDING: Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems This is an audio recording with Colin Schneider of Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems. Colin discusses the different types of equipment available, features, how the system works, where you can use the system, productivity, green cleaning benefits, transporting the equipment. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: PEO Services for HR
AUDIO: PEO Services for HR AUDIO: PEO Services for HR This is an interview with Terri Swanson of Empo Corporation, a PEO services and HR management firm. In this interview, Terri explains exactly what PEO services are and why you should consider it for your cleaning company. In the interview, Terri explains the following: 1) What does PEO mean and why a business owner would enter into this type of arrangement for their company. 2) How it works 3) What size of companies usually engage in a PEO relationship 4) Benefits to employers 5) Benefits to employees 6) How PEO's help their clients control costs and grow their bottom line 7) How much it costs. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - How To Increase Your Profit Margins
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - How To Increase Your Profit Margins AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - How To Increase Your Profit Margins. The presenter, Tim Murch, talked about how his company actually increased their profit margins this past year despite the trend towards lower profit margins due to the down economy. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Finding Your Next Customer: How To Gain New Business In A Down Economy
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Finding Your Next Customer: How To Gain New Business In A Down Economy AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Finding Your Next Customer: How To Gain New Business In A Down Economy. This presentation includes the following information: 1) the 3 levels of contacts for prospecting and which ones you should be targeting; 2) the 3 things decision makers are concerned with and why you need to know; 3) 3 approaches to getting to the decision maker and how to use each. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Doing More With Less
AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Doing More With Less AUDIO: BSCAI Convention Recap - Doing More With Less. These days it's more important than ever to make your hard-earned dollars stretch. Our clients expect to pay reasonable prices for their cleaning services, which is not always an easy thing to do. . . . keep reading
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