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Can I increase my profit on carpet cleaning sales by peddling carpet spotter?

Can I increase my profit on carpet cleaning sales by peddling carpet spotter?

We all want to increase profit per job. But Steve warns against getting distracted peddling product for pennies when you could be making Cheerleaders (aka. word of mouth referral machines). How?? GIVE AWAY a bottle of “Free Lifetime Spotter” to every customer …

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Never leave a commercial cleaning account’s door unlocked again …

Never leave a commercial cleaning account’s door unlocked again …

Nothing is worse than a raving angry call from a regular commercial carpet cleaning customer who discovers your crew left his or her business unlocked all night! Stop this particular nightmare forever with this week’s “quickTIP” …

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Carpet cleaning technician pay- commission vs. hourly?  What to do?

Carpet cleaning technician pay- commission vs. hourly? What to do?

It is just one of the cleaning industry’s “eternal questions”. Where is the “sweet spot” in compensating my employees? What is the simplest and most cost effective way to motivate technicians while still letting the company make a profit? Steve shares a few thoughts with a Richmond, VA carpet cleaner …

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Should I “stoop to the level” of my cut-throat carpet cleaning competitors?

Should I “stoop to the level” of my cut-throat carpet cleaning competitors?

After moving to Georgia a carpet cleaner is finding it difficult to get the old cash flow started again. Instead of screaming “Get out there and sell!” Steve says to begin at home with the old-fashioned concept of “frugality” …

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How a “simple act of human kindness” can pay off big time with a fire and water damage restoration customer!

How a “simple act of human kindness” can pay off big time with a fire and water damage restoration customer!

First impressions are lasting impressions. Start off on the right foot with your disaster restoration customers by showing genuine care and concern. How? By simply paying attention. Read on for the details …

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How can my janitorial service not get blamed for unlocked doors?

A Los Angeles Building Service Contractor is sick and tired of getting blamed for every unlocked door. Steve says he only has three options …

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Why and how to promote Scotchgard on your website

Why and how to promote Scotchgard on your website

A Minnesota carpet cleaner asks how he can easily promote Scotchgard on his website. Steve shares one great resource and an even better promotional idea …

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How to easily fill your carpet cleaning schedule a year in advance!

How to easily fill your carpet cleaning schedule a year in advance!

Is it possible for a simple one inch “sticker” to help you increase your customer’s cleaning frequency AND boost your bottom line? You be the judge. Read on …

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