Happy New Year!

Once again I know I haven't posted in 3 mos but I can't begin to tell you how much business I have taken on in that time. It's just been nuts...In a recession I feel very fortunate to be increasing business- not losing it...
I know this has been a rough year on all fronts - from the housing bust, wall st, etc. i could go on and on. I just hope President elect Obama can live up to his campaign promises he's made to try to straighten things out. He certainly has a full plate to deal with. Let's pray he does what's right and not what's "good for Washington"...
Anyway, whatever kind of year you've had - I hope 2009 is better for everyone. I know a lot of people are glad to see 2008 go and are hopeful for 2009.
(I myself have made a resolution to pay more attention to my blog).
God Bless these United States and here's wishing you a Happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

DisneyWorld is losing Millions of Dollars!

Relax...DisneyWorld isn't going anywhere...What I mean by that is DisneyWorld does nothing to get the input from it's patrons of what they want or want more of...Maybe they are happy with the amount of money they are racking in. Or they just don't care...
My family and I just returned from our maiden voyage to Disney World. Here are just a few ideas from me... I'll try not to get in a rant...

1) Don't have the same menu in all of the parks!! - This is my number one! Unless you're booked in one of their pricy restaurants. you're toast! By the end of the trip I wasn't even eating because I was sick to death of cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken nugggets and fries! Thus my mood was not the greatest...
Change it up a little bit!

2) Have some sort of shuttle service from depot areas to the front of the park or have curb service. There were some older folks there and it was hot...Some people were really struggling. Plus you had to walk everywhere anyway and that just added to it...They had strollers for kids but no help for the adults...

My point being is that if they would provide an exit survey they may utilize some suggestions, improve the parks and build a better overall resort. They had a lot of good amenities and unique designs. Now they just need to listen to their patrons.

Some rain must fall....

I know 2008 hasn't exactly been a banner year for a lot of people. I've had my trials and tribulations just like everyone. With the continuing war, economic recession, housing bust, world unrest,hurricane after hurricane it can make you just say "Stop the world I wanna get off!".
But you have to try to see the positive side of it all. Alex Green wrote a very good article "A Thorn with every Rose" in Early to Rise about it. It's a daily e-zine I get published by Agora Publishing that focuses on the health, wealth and wisdom aspects of life.
If you're feeling beat up today, give it a read. It might make you feel a little better about the world we live in...
Have a good weekend.

Say A Little Prayer

I don't have to go into what today is....Just say a little prayer for the families of the tragedy, the troops who are fighting for us seven years after that tragic day, and put your flag out to show your patriotism and to show you support our troops. Thanks.
God Bless America.

Dont let this happen at your place!

From a recent article on Cleanlink.com, statistics indicate that slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of accidental deaths in the U.S. - accounting for roughly 15 percent. These types of accidents are costing businesses millions of dollars in compensation.
We offer a FREE report titled "10 Best Ways to Prevent Slip & Fall Accidents" on our website cnscleaning.com. This is FREE to anyone who wants it. Especially good material for Facility Managers, Business Owners, etc. Gives good tips on preventing slip & fall accidents in the workplace.
We also provide a FREE safety analysis of any business in and around the Wichita, Ks. area.
Keep yourself protected! Go to cnscleaning.com and download your FREE report now!

Going Green

I just received an article from Contracting Profits about stripping floors with no chemicals. Very interesting article and definitely alot better for the environment. In a nutshell it involves using electrolyzed water to strip the finish instead of chemicals. Dry ice blasting and using steam for cleaning are also mentioned. You can find the article here.
This is a hard sell to the seasoned dyed in the wool floorman. It's that old "we've always done it this way" type of thinking that's hard to get past. Also change is scary. People are creatures of habit and don't particularly like having that routine changed.
This type of floor cleaning definitely creates a safer, cleaner, and healthier environment all the way around. A good read and hopefully will start to catch on as BSCs begin to make the switch to green cleaning.
If you are currently utilizing this system and have comments about it feel free to post. Thanks!

Catching up!

Man,
It's been a crazy few months!We are in our peak period right now with floors,carpets,etc. and so there hasn't been much time to sit in front of the computer. This business is kind of like deep sea fishing(which I LOVE!) in that when the fishing is good - you try to rack in as much as you can hold because there will always be slow times from time to time.
Another thing on my plate is my 20th HS reunion is coming up and I caught up with a lot of old classmates online with some incriminating photos of me back in high school. It's been a real trip remembering "back when". But it's good to see everyone again and reminiscing.
Anyway, i've got a ton of stuff to share so stay tuned and Good luck and good fortune.
grins,