When entering a new industry it can be an oh-so-very-overwhelming journey. So it is tempting to go the pre-packaged equipment route, especially if the company offers you a “protected territory” for your carpet cleaning business. But Steve says to be very, very careful. After all, you are putting one more link in the “supplier chain” …
Get the most out of your carpet cleaning labor force. Check out this system for increasing production, saving time and avoiding headaches.
Give pet problem spots priority by visually letting the customer know you are giving them the due attention.
Regardless of your preferred season of the year, we can all agree that Winter offers it’s challenges to working in the Customer’s home. Try this technique to keep your productivity up …
Fabrics get ruined everyday but usually not by 30-year veterans. Here is a company that may cause you trouble.
Put yourself in the place of the customer to get the full picture. Then make your work shine.
We all have to get our feet wet and take that first plunge. However, getting started right can save you a lot of pain and aggravation. What pitfalls would Steve avoid if he was just gettin’ going? Take a look …
Cleaning the customer’s ceiling fan blades can benefit you in multiple ways …
In the “good ole days” (pre-recession) you could get by with casually checking the nice big number at the end of your monthly Profit and Loss statement and then pop a cold one! Not anymore. You now need to focus like a hawk on your WEEKLY financials. This Flash Report form will help …
As one of the oldest of the baby boomers I am not the first to jump on new technology. C’mon there is nothing wrong with 8 track players. But those techno geeks finally came up with something cool and easy to use.
Every time carpet cleaners start debating HOW to clean a carpet there is “blood on the tracks”. So sad, because what is “perfection” anyway?
This little nugget is a great reminder of how important the details are when Making the Cheerleader.
Who’s to blame? The pooch or the chemical? Only one way to find out.
The best industrial cleaning equipment, supplies and truck mounts are not enough. Even with the services of a local business consultant Meg and John Burdick are learning that growing a small cleaning business requires lots of hard work and planning …