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How commercial “encapsulation” cleaning transformed my company!

How commercial “encapsulation” cleaning transformed my company!

VAST instructor, Jeff Cutshall, not only will dramatically improve your technician’s attitudes and actions in the customer’s home- he also runs his own commercial carpet cleaning business. Jeff shares how his company has cleaned up big time with “encapsulation” and just why you should get on board …

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The world of steady, profitable commercial work is really tempting me!

The world of steady, profitable commercial work is really tempting me!

Regular cash flow, your very own production schedule, a steadily appreciating asset and best of all … less interaction with an at times difficult and demanding residential customer. So what’s not to like? Will this carpet cleaner’s dreams of profit in commercial maintenance work be fulfilled? Steve Toburen gives his prognosis …

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So can my carpet cleaning business gross 700K per year in my 30,000 person market base?

So can my carpet cleaning business gross 700K per year in my 30,000 person market base?

Are you enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in the countryside? GREAT! This small town carpet cleaner asks, “Can I build a ‘real business’ in a market base of only 30,000 people?” Steve shares how he did it …

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How can I set my carpet cleaning service apart from the rest?

How can I set my carpet cleaning service apart from the rest?

An Idaho carpet cleaner searches for ways to “differentiate” himself from the run-of-the-mill price-slashing carpet cleaner. Steve tweaks the original idea to promote more Scotchgard sales, improve customer loyalty and cleaning frequency and above all else dramatically increase profits!

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What can I do to pay the bills till my carpet cleaning business kicks in?

What can I do to pay the bills till my carpet cleaning business kicks in?

In a perfect world your first clients would all be clamoring for clean carpets BEFORE you even open your doors for business. Surprise! It doesn’t work that way, as one slightly disillusioned Kansas City carpet cleaner is finding out …

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Adding this “Extra Services Check List” will promote carpet cleaning up-sells!

Adding this “Extra Services Check List” will promote carpet cleaning up-sells!

Sometimes the best quickTIPS focus on the little things. For example, how much money are you “leaving on the table” simply because your client doesn’t know everything that your company offers?

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Profits in Trauma?

Profits in Trauma?

There are many ways to diversify in the cleaning industry. Trauma cleanup is one of the more challenging options. See what it takes to get into the trauma cleanup business.

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The Dirty Dozen Fabric Problems and How to Eliminate Them

The Dirty Dozen Fabric Problems and How to Eliminate Them

You can build a virtually competition free niche by specializing in fine fabric cleaning. Are you up to the task? How can you avoid those excruciatingly expensive mistakes? Bill Yeadon shares his many, many years of wisdom …

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