Cleaning Business Success

Cleaning Business Success episodes:

• 04.22.2010

  Do You Have A Hard Time Competing Against “Trunk Slammers”?

  "Trunk Slammer" is a term coined by the residential cleaning industry, used to describe those that do not go through the proper legal channels to set up their businesses. It can be difficult to compete against them because their low,...

  
• 02.11.2010

  OSHA Safety Requirements for Cleaning Companies

  Did you know that OSHA requires employers to train their employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs in order to protect them from injuries and illnesses? Training is also essential for keeping Worker's Compensation claims to a...

  
• 01.04.2010

  10 Steps to Developing an Annual Business Retreat

  10 Steps to Developing an Annual Business Retreat For Your Cleaning Business. Have you ever wanted to get away to spend time thinking about your business and planning for the future? This 5 minute audio podcast gives you 10 steps...

  
• 10.27.2009

  Should I Stay in the Cleaning Business or Should I Quit?

  A struggling cleaning business owner is considering going back to her old job and closing up shop on her cleaning business. Listen to the advice of other cleaning business owners.

  
• 03.28.2009

  BSCAI Convention Recap 2009 Part 2

  In Part 2 Jean and Steve Hanson recap a keynote speech from a NASA astronaut who spoke about the importance of teamwork, and they recap the Trade Show floor.

  
• 03.14.2009

  2009 BSCAI Convention Recap - Part 1

  Jean and Steve Hanson recap the 2009 BSCAI Convention. This is Part 1 of a 2-part podcast.

  
• 01.29.2009

  Interview with David Holly, Green Cleaning for Dummies

  In this interview David discusses the the definition and importance of green cleaning, including: chemicals, equipment, tools, procedures and processes. Learn how to reduce the impact of cleaning on the people in the buildings you clean and how to reduce...

  
• 01.16.2009

  Interview with Ron Segura, Segura & Associates

  As President of Segura & Associates, Ron Segura brings over 40 years of experience in all segments of the cleaning industry. Ten of those years were spent as Manager of Janitorial /Document Services for Walt Disney Pictures and Television. In...

  
• 11.06.2008

  Interview with Sharon Cowan, Maid for Success

  Jean Hanson, co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com interview's Sharon Cowan, owner of Maid for Success, a coaching and mentoring company. Sharon shares her history as a cleaning business owner and how she became successful in the industry.

  
• 10.09.2008

  ISSA 2008 Recap

  Seminar recaps for 2008 ISSA Convention

  
• 07.02.2008

  Debbie Sardone - Next Steps Interview

  Maid Service Basics: What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service. In this interview, Debbie discusses the next steps towards the success and growth of your cleaning business.

  
• 06.17.2008

  What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service

  Jean Hanson of TheJanitorial Store.com interviews Debbie Sardone of TheMaidCoach.com. In this interview, Debbie discusses what the biggest obstacles are to growing your residential cleaning business.

  
• 06.05.2008

  Trade Show Flor Recap - 08 BSCAI Convention

  Trade Show Flor Recap - 08 BSCAI Convention. Includes Pullman Holt stone floor care system, Aztec Floor Machines, Value Certified Equipment and Sunbelt Rentals.

  
• 05.13.2008

  Green Cleaning Seminar Recap

  This is a recap of the Green Cleaning seminar at the 2008 BSCAI Annual Convention and Trade Show. The speaker was Mark Petruzzi, VP of Certification for Green Seal.

  
• 02.23.2007

  Networking Tips for Cleaning Companies - Part Two

  Networking is a great way to market your cleaning business, and in order to do it effectively, you need to plan ahead so you know what you want to accomplish at each event. You also need to grow and nurture...

  
• 02.23.2007

  Networking Tips for Cleaning Companies - Part One

  Many people cringe at the thought of having to "network" to gain business for their cleaning company. But networking is one of the best ways to meet people and build relationships, and as you know, building relationships is the cornerstone...

  
• 01.05.2007

  Preparing Your Cleaning Business for a Disaster

  You spend years building up a successful cleaning business. And, unfortunately, in just a matter of minutes it can be wiped out by a disaster - fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and chemical spills are just a few of the things...

  
• 12.16.2006

  Why You Need a Business Plan for Your Cleaning Company

  A business plan is an important document that cleaning companies of all sizes should take the time to prepare before signing on that first account. By sitting down to write a business plan you take the time to look at...