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Employee Dishonesty coverage...Beyond The BondNo business owner likes to think that his employee would steal from him or his customers. Unfortunately, according to the US Chamber of Commerce, employee theft accounts for billions of dollars in losses for US businesses each year. The FBI reports that employee theft is among the fastest growing crimes in the United States. So, what next? Some may decide to purchase Employee Dishonesty insurance coverage and hope for the best. But the wise business owner knows that......
Is it Time to Give Your Website a "Marketing Makeover"?In recent years there has been a huge movement in businesses extending their marketing and advertising strategies onto the Internet. If your website is not achieving this, then this is a very costly mistake, even if you are only spending a few dollars a month on hosting. If your website is doing its job in attracting targeted prospects, it should be making you money instead of being an expense to your company....
Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business? Part 2Last time we talked about all the reasons you might have for selling your business. Even if you are not there yet, NOW is a good time to put plans and structure in place. The time comes for everyone at some point when removing yourself from your business will be a reality. Sometimes we execute a carefully planned exit, things go smoothly and we walk away with retirement or fun money and sometimes, the choice to leave is not ours to make, it is made for us because of health or personal reasons. In whichever set of circumstances you find yourself, early preparation can save a lot of disappointment and lost income potential when getting ready to sell....
Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business! (Part I)Does the thought of escaping to a sunny, remote beach, getting away from all of stress of running your cleaning business cross your mind more often than ever? Do you feel drained and tired each day no matter how much sleep you've had? Does the fact that you drink 4 pots of coffee a day for a jolt and it doesn't work anymore ever scare you? Maybe it's time to think about life after your Cleaning Business. You may be ready for a change and not even know it. You may have had selling your business in your plan from day one. Whatever your situation, there are some common warning signs that you might be ready to move on. Ever feel like this?...
What To Consider Before Buying a Cleaning BusinessAsk any cleaning business owner how they got started, and you'll get a wide range of answers. Some will tell you they started in their garage or basement building the business slowly and adding equipment and employees as they grew. Others will tell you they bought an existing cleaning business that was already established in the community. They have a strong client base, good financials, full inventory of supplies and equipment, and commercial property with room for growth. nd still others are considering expanding their share of the market by acquiring another cleaning business. Whatever your motivation, there are many things to consider before buying a cleaning business....
Fearless Business Growth By Diversification and ExpansionIndustry experts have identified diversification as the number one (#1) way to grow your existing cleaning business. There is much to be said for that thinking in today's service market place. In addition to adding volume, becoming the one stop for all your customers' needs is a way to encourage longevity in clients and become a valued resource for them....
How the SBA Can Help You in Your Cleaning BusinessSo you keep hearing about the Small Business Administration (SBA), but what you want to know is: What is it really? What can it do for you? What can't it do for you? We'll start with a brief description of what the SBA is, and then move on to the good stuff: how it can help YOU!...
Fearless Business Growth From The Bottom Up!Growing from the "bottom up" is a unique idea whose day has arrived. Like the old saying "when the going gets tough, the tough get going", growing your business in today's economic climate is challenging at best. When the phone is not ringing as much as you would like and when your long time, 5 day a week accounts cut back to 3, it's time to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, take a good long look at your options and build your company's bottom line....
People get into the cleaning business for a variety of reasons, and most would argue that it's not rocket science so how hard can it be? And it's true -- it's not rocket science. But no matter how simple a business might seem to be, it can fall apart quickly without systems in place to make sure things run smoothly....
Surety Bonds versus Fidelity BondsOver the course of my 25 year commercial insurance career, I can say that without a doubt one of the most confused topics that I get questioned about has to do with "bonds". With the onset of more and more school systems privatizing their janitorial services, I thought this may be a good time to clarify this issue and decipher the different types of bonds that are available....
Whether you're just starting out, or been in business awhile, the day will come when you need to decide whether to run your business from home, buy or lease your office space....
Obtaining Federal Government Contracts for Cleaning Companies (Part Three)In Part 2 of this article, we looked at how to bid on government contracts. Now the big question is where do you find them? As with many business opportunities, there are multiple sources of information. The process is not the same as in the private sector. In the private sector, most contracts have a 30-day cancellation policy, so there are endless opportunities to get new business. Most government contracts, however, are set in terms of their length. This means you don't pursue these contracts in the same manner, but rather you wait for the IFB or RFP to be issued and go through the process we talked about in Part 2 of this article....
Obtaining Federal Government Contracts for Cleaning Companies (Part Two)In Part One of this series, we looked at many of the necessary steps to obtain federal janitorial cleaning contracts. This alone can be a daunting task, and your work has just begun. Procuring government contracts typically involves three techniques: the Invitation For Bid (IFB's), Request For Proposal (RFP's), and for small jobs, simply oral solicitation....
Obtaining Federal Government Contracts for Cleaning Companies (Part One)Did you know that the United States Government has contracts with small businesses worth over $1 trillion a year? They are the single largest "customer" for the janitorial industry. Add state and local government contracts to this and you have huge potential to add to your client base. Before you start the application process, you need to understand how getting a government contract works. As with most government decisions, winning a janitorial contract requires going through bureaucracy involving very specific procedures and requirements. Learn the steps in order to get a government contract. You may find that your business is not eligible for government contracts or that you don't even want to try....
The Two Most Important Things You Need To Do For Your Business TodayIt sounds simple doesn't it? Only 2 important things to do for your business today! How about get more clients? No. How about purchase new equipment? No. Well, how about moving to an office? No, none of the above. There are only 2 tasks that if neglected can make or break your business today. Now I know you are really scratching your head wondering what those can be....
Should You Target Property Managers or Owner Occupied Buildings?One of the things you've probably learned about marketing your cleaning business is to figure out who your target market is. For those of you targeting office buildings, you've probably discovered that there are actually two groups of people you want to consider marketing to -- 1) property managers and 2) building owners....
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