While we're on the subject...

When I was a police officer, we had a little saying that went "you can never have enough training..."
Same applies to whatever you do.It's not just time for kids to go back to school. I am attending a staffing seminar next month to learn better ways of hiring and staffing my sites. I look forward to it because that will help me to grow and go after more business.
If you want to stay on top of your profession, you must constantly be learning. Whether it's academically or on new methods or technology. The Internet, your local Chamber of Commerce or business partners are good places to start looking where you can find classes,etc. to improve your skills.
Plus it shows that you think enough of yourself and your profession to stay informed. Change is inevitable. Roll with it...

Back to School...

I apologize for not posting for awhile. Between my little girl going back to school and just taking care of business in general, there just aren't enough hours in the day...
Kids like to share things.When you put a bunch of kids together in one room with computers, desks, art stuff and books - you've got a playground for germs.
This year when you send your child back to school, put a travel pack of sanitary wipes in their book bag and show them how and when to use them. This will help them to keep clean in general, and you will be teaching them about germs and how they can make them sick.
Have a great school year and hope this helps...

Cleaningtips.com

I recently received an email from Loren Yadeski over at Cleaningtips.com so I checked it out. They got a good thing going over there and I'm getting ready to join them. They have a great layout and an area to submit your cleaning tips whatever they may be. Knowledge is power and as the old cliche goes "two heads are better than one."
Loren just posted an article that I think will make everyone appreciate cleaning in an "up close and personal" manner. Check out the article here.

Not just for hair anymore...

Something that I have found is coming on strong in the cleaning industry is peroxide based cleaners. I currently use a product that is peroxide based and I use it on glass, carpets and floors and it works great!
Peroxide based cleaners are more versatile and can be used for different applications. They also, in my opinion, are more effective. The product I use can be used for spotting and cleaning carpets and the spots don't wick back after cleaning.
Give them a try. If you have questions or want more information, feel free to email me.

"All work and no play..."

When you own your own business, it's easy to immerse yourself in your business. On the other hand, this may cause problems. If you are a young single person, you need to schedule down time for yourself. Take your vacations or off days. You need that to recharge yourself. I've found if I get a day or two off, I come back with a better attitude and a fresh outlook.
If you're married and/or have children you have to allow yourself your time with your family and kids. They only grow up once. As well as make time for yourself to recharge. Putting even additional time constraints on your already limited asset.
We won't even touch on this topic from a health point of view. Both mentally and physically.
The old adage "All work and No Play" certainly applies here. If you just keep burning the candle at both ends you will eventually go up in smoke. Plus you deserve to give yourself a break.
My friend who is also in this business just got back from his first real vacation in ten years!
Don't get me wrong. I'm all about business. But there has to be an even keel between work and play. Take care and stay sane. Hope you found this helpful.

Keep it simple

The other day I had pencil marks on some VCT tile and when I went to mop them up they really gave me a time getting them off. So the next night I had the same thing and this time I just took an eraser (duh) and erased them.
That is a classic case of KISS. (Keep It Simple Stupid). The lesson I learned here is not to overthink a cleaning problem. As a professional cleaner I have multiple options for various cleaning situations. Sometimes that is a good thing but sometimes it can be a hindrance also.
So the moral of the story here is not to overthink a situation. Whether it be a cleaning problem or some everyday occurrence.
Hope this helps.

Gain by "giving" away

I bought my work van "used" to say the least. Today I went to get the rear view mirror mounted as it didn't have one when I bought it. I went to a local glass shop and they put it on free of charge.
I then went over to a tire shop to get a spare tire mounted. The guy that sold me the van gave me a tire to see if the owner of the tire shop would trade with me. He did. And I got a better tire for a spare. I also got that free of charge.
Both of these businesses just gained a new customer. All it cost them was a little time. They gave me something they just as easily could have charged for - but they didn't.The glass shop could have charged for mounting the mirror, and the tire shop could have charged me for mounting the tire.
If any of my vehicles need tires or window or glass repair - I will visit these businesses first. Simply because of the money they saved me this time around. They gave me value right out of the gate. For that, they gained my loyalty.
Have you given your customers value today? Think of ways to "give away" a product or service to gain new customers and I guarantee your business will explode.
Both of these businesses did and they now have a new customer.
Hope this helps.