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Marketing and Sales Success for Cleaning Companies: Ebook, Audio Class, Marketing Plans and more!Marketing and Sales Success for Cleaning Companies: Ebook, Audio Class, Marketing Plans and more!
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Struggling to market your cleaning business? We have all the tools you need to learn how to market your cleaning business and actually get the results you're looking for! Ebook, 2 hour Audio Class and transcript, Marketing Plans, marketing materials and more! Don't waste any more time searching the Internet for that magic bullet - you can have access to all this and more - right now! . . . keep reading

EBOOK DOWNLOAD: Green Cleaning: Everything You Need to Know About Providing Environmentally Friendly Cleaning ServicesEBOOK DOWNLOAD: Green Cleaning: Everything You Need to Know About Providing Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Services
Do you want to offer green cleaning services to your customers but don't know where to begin? Become the first in your community to truly understand the full scope of just what it means to "clean green". Become the leading authority on green cleaning in your community. It's only a matter of time before your customers will be demanding that you use green cleaning products and procedures. So get a jump-start NOW and let your customers know that you're ready to convert their facility to green cleaning today! . . . keep reading

EBOOK DOWNLOAD: Bidding & Estimating for Cleaning CompaniesEBOOK DOWNLOAD: Bidding & Estimating for Cleaning Companies
Are you confused on how to prepare bids for commercial cleaning accounts? If you bid too high, you might lose the job, but bidding too low might mean you won't make a profit on the job. Walking that fine line and bidding correctly can have a huge impact on the success of your cleaning business. This Ebook will show you how to bid, step-by-step. Click here for more information. This Ebook is FREE for members, and only $37 for non-members. . . . keep reading

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FREE Webinar for Members: Making Inspections and Communication Easier with CleanTelligentFREE Webinar for Members: Making Inspections and Communication Easier with CleanTelligent
Join us on September 8th for this FREE exclusive webinar designed for members of The Janitorial Store. Michael Jenkins and Steve Hanson demonstrate how CleanTelligent, the #1 web-based quality control software used by Building Service Contractors around the world provides an easier way for you to track inspections and customer communication. Duration: 60 minutes. . . . keep reading

Episode #2 - CleaningBiz.tv - David Holly Talks About Green CleaningEpisode #2 - CleaningBiz.tv - David Holly Talks About Green Cleaning
Episode #2 -- This is an interview with Green Cleaning guru, David Holly. In the interview, David talks about: 1) the future of the cleaning industry as it relates to green cleaning; 2) is certification necessary and how to prepare if that is your goal; 3) how to differentiate your cleaning company from everyone else offering green cleaning. Hosted by Jean and Steve Hanson, Co-founders of TheJanitorialStore.com and MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. To subscribe, visit CleaningBiz.tv. . . . keep reading

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Get access to thousands of hot new sales leads to commercial prospects and get to these prospects before your competitors do. No need to spend hours and days researching to create and build your prospect list, simply fill out the application form and fax or email it to us and within 3 to 5 days you will receive thousands of targeted names, phone numbers and address to call or mail your marketing materials to. . . . keep reading

AUDIO: Interview with Kevin Connell, CEO of AccuScreenAUDIO: Interview with Kevin Connell, CEO of AccuScreen
AUDIO: This is a recorded interview with Kevin Connell, CEO and Founder of AccuScreen, the industry leader in employee screening and background checks. Connell is a former Director of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners. He is also a renowned speaker, and has been featured on ABC News, and has been interviewed on more than 60 live talk radio programs. This is a two-part interview, with each part approximately 30 minutes. You'll learn . . . keep reading

AUDIO: Customer Service and Why It's Critical to Your SuccessAUDIO: Customer Service and Why It's Critical to Your Success
This is a member discussion about customer service and why it's critical to your success. There is so much competition for business these days that's it's no longer acceptable to simply meet expectations. Instead, we need to go above and beyond our customers' expectations. In fact we should be striving for giving our customers the "WOW" factor when it comes to customer service. Listen to the discussion, which includes advice from industry veterans Dick Ollek, Sharon Cowan and Thomas Chase. . . . keep reading


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Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business? Part 2Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business? Part 2
Sharon L. Cowan
Last 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. . . . keep reading

Afraid To Go After Large Sized Cleaning Accounts? Don't Be!
Steve Hanson
If you own a small commercial cleaning company, chances are you started out cleaning (or still clean) smaller sized buildings. You probably clean each location one to three times per week, and the accounts may bring in $250 to $500 a month in revenue. But if you're like most of us in this business, you aspire to take on larger buildings. . . . keep reading

What To Do When You Lose A Cleaning Client Because Of Poor Performance
Jean Hanson
All cleaning businesses lose clients and for various reasons. In many cases it has nothing to do with your performance -- they could have gone out of business, or they could have hired a new property manager that has another cleaning company he likes working with. But if you lost the client because of poor performance, then you need to figure out what went wrong and how to keep the same thing from happening with other clients. . . . keep reading

Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business! (Part I)Is There Life After Your Cleaning Business! (Part I)
Sharon L. Cowan
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? . . . keep reading

What To Consider Before Buying a Cleaning BusinessWhat To Consider Before Buying a Cleaning Business
Jean Hanson
Ask 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. . . . keep reading

Tips For Mopping With Microfiber Flat Mops
Steve Hanson
If you are used to mopping with regular string mops, you'll soon realize that mopping with microfiber flat mops is very different. Some employees of cleaning contractors complain about streaking, so the following are tips from a cleaning business owner on training employees on how to mop with microfiber flat mops. . . . keep reading

Fearless Business Growth By Diversification and ExpansionFearless Business Growth By Diversification and Expansion
Sharon L Cowan
Industry 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. . . . keep reading


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