http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Handing prospective clients a tri-fold brochure is one of the traditional ways cleaning businesses get information out about what they do. Even though a brochure is a convenient marketing piece and might be a goo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_190328_15.html 24th July 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store You started your cleaning business to make a profit and earn a living. Most cleaning businesses, whether they do residential or commercial cleaning, start out with the owner doing everything - marketing, cleaning... http://www.articlealley.com/article_186608_15.html 18th July 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store If you'd like to offer floor care services for resilient tile in your cleaning business, you need to know some of the terminology in order to understand how the chemicals work. Following are some of the character... http://www.articlealley.com/article_182734_15.html 04th July 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Are you looking for a way to clean that involves less elbow grease? Are you looking for a healthier way to clean? Have you considered switching to vapor steam cleaning? Vapor steam cleaning is a unique cleaning m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_164411_15.html 24th May 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Many residential cleaning companies start out as a one-person operation. But as your cleaning company grows and you add employees you will soon face the problem of whether you should send in a single person to cl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_161192_15.html 21st May 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store In the past few years, news headlines have screamed of high profile scandals involving big names and companies like Martha Stewart, Enron, and Tyco. Because of these high profile scandals, businesses and individu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_158590_15.html 11th May 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Even though there is still cold weather in some parts of the country, winter is officially over and the spring season is here! For many, spring is the time to do a thorough cleaning to get rid of all the dust, s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152299_15.html 26th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store The cleaning chemicals your janitorial company uses every day come in various forms: ready-to-use, concentrated, and dilution control systems. Cleaning companies are using dilution control systems more and more ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146024_15.html 10th April 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Floors, especially hard surface floors, cover a large percentage of a building and are areas that your cleaning workers will spend a lot of time maintaining. Take a look at the list of ingredients of many of the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_141526_15.html 28th March 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store There are so many different types of hard floor coverings these days, it's hard to keep up with learning how to care for each of the different kinds. And if you're a cleaning contractor, you don't want to make a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_140902_15.html 27th March 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store You may have started your cleaning business to be your own boss, get out of the 9 to 5 rat race, or just because you enjoy cleaning and doing a good job for your customers. But your business will only succeed for... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138167_15.html 14th March 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store It doesn't matter if the floors in a building are shiny, the glass surfaces sparkle, and the furniture gleams; if there are unpleasant, strong or foul odors, occupants will feel that your cleaning company is not ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135818_15.html 07th March 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Many cleaning companies are making the switch to green cleaning chemicals. But with so many products on the market these days, how do you know which ones are truly "green"? Here are some recommendations on what t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_132836_15.html 28th February 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store One of the fastest ways to grow your cleaning business is to get referrals from your current customers. There may be times when a customer will pass your company's name along without any prompting from you. Howev... http://www.articlealley.com/article_125089_15.html 31st January 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store There is no way a cleaning company can effectively do its job without using chemicals. Your company may use just a few basic products or a multitude of cleaners for various situations. No matter how many or how f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_122941_15.html 24th January 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store Bad things can happen to your business -- fires, floods, tornadoes and hurricanes, are just a few of the many disasters that can wipe out your cleaning business in just a matter of minutes. You have spent years ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_120658_15.html 16th January 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store No matter how large or how small your cleaning business is, there is going to come a time when you answer the phone and find a customer on the other end who has a complaint. How you handle that complaint can have... http://www.articlealley.com/article_116696_15.html 05th January 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 The Janitorial Store In many parts of the country, winter brings with it wet and icy conditions. This is dangerous not only for driving, but also for walking! Thousands of injuries occur from people slipping and falling because of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115867_15.html 03rd January 2007 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store Winning those first few sales is one of the toughest challenges you'll face when getting your new cleaning business off the ground. Some prospects may be uncomfortable working with a new business owner. They may ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_114905_15.html 29th December 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store There is really no wrong way for you to clean a home. But as with any business, time in your cleaning business is valuable. The more cleaning jobs you can fit into a day, the more potential profit you earn. If yo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_114508_15.html 27th December 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store 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 lo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_113108_15.html 19th December 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store You've bought all your cleaning supplies and equipment, told everyone you know that you have started a cleaning business and now you are ready to start bidding on jobs and getting down to work. So your next step ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112055_15.html 14th December 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store Are you thinking about starting your own cleaning business? Running your own business offers many rewards and gives you the freedom of being your own boss. You can also achieve great personal satisfaction from st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_110808_15.html 08th December 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store From cleaning chemicals to microfiber cloths to mop buckets, you need supplies and equipment to clean your buildings. But is there a "one-stop shop" that will best suit the needs of your cleaning company? You can ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_105600_15.html 17th November 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store You don't have to be running your own business for very long to find out that customers are different when it comes to what they expect out of a cleaning service. There are those customers who want the best, no matte... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104786_15.html 17th November 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store As a cleaning company you use various chemicals in your day-to-day operations. Products such as floor finish, toilet bowl cleaners, disinfectants, carpet spotters and all-purpose cleaners contain various ingredients ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103382_15.html 16th November 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store If your business is like many other traditional cleaning companies, you started by cleaning an office, apartment building, retail store or other commercial building. Adding additional clients may have included more o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_101303_15.html 16th November 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store Carpet is no doubt a common floor covering in most of the buildings that your company cleans. Carpet is inviting, sound-absorbing and helps with a building's overall health by capturing dust particles and keeping... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97864_27.html 09th November 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store Restroom cleanliness is one of the most common complaints cleaning companies receive. When cleaning restrooms, keep in mind that they should not only look clean, but that they should feel and smell clean. An impo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97101_15.html 07th November 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store 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 your ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96275_15.html 26th October 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store In today's workforce there is a new phenomenon happening - there are four distinct generations that are out there working together. What does this mean for your cleaning company? Each generation is unique, which mean... http://www.articlealley.com/article_91470_15.html 03rd October 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store If your cleaning company is responsible for carpet spotting or overall carpet cleaning, you are eventually going to run across gum that is smashed into the carpet fibers. You may be cleaning up just a piece or two or... http://www.articlealley.com/article_90227_15.html 29th September 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store As your cleaning company grows and your client list expands, you'll soon realize that you can't do it all yourself. Hiring, supervising and taking care of payroll are very time-consuming measures. Rather than putting... http://www.articlealley.com/article_89581_15.html 27th September 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store When bidding a cleaning account, labor is always the biggest expense. In order to determine your labor expense for a cleaning account you'll need to figure out how many hours it will take to get the job done. In o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_86565_15.html 07th September 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Along with a business plan, a mission statement is an important tool that will capture the spirit of your business. A mission statement helps to clarify the goals and objectives of your company. In just a sentence or... http://www.articlealley.com/article_86417_15.html 03rd September 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family businesses are not only common, but contribute to more than 60 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. Your cleaning business may fall into this realm a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_85181_15.html 31st August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Taking good care of your cleaning equipment not only extends the life of your machines, but it saves you money too. Cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffing machines, and automatic scrubbers can last years longer ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_84345_15.html 23rd August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store As your cleaning business grows, one of the first things you will have to do is hire employees. Of course, this means that you must decide on how much you are going to pay before you start interviewing and hiring new... http://www.articlealley.com/article_83652_15.html 21st August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store One area of growing concern to building owners is indoor air quality. Feeding poor indoor air quality can be one of over 1,000 types of mold found in the United States and over 100,000 types found worldwide. Mold and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_82614_15.html 19th August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Besides general cleaning, having their carpets professionally cleaned is one of the services your customers will probably ask for most often. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC... http://www.articlealley.com/article_80486_15.html 12th August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Years ago the phrase was coined, "The customer is always right." But this is not always a true statement, and keeping extremely demanding or troublesome customers may be biting into your profits. When you first start... http://www.articlealley.com/article_79469_15.html 07th August 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store There's nothing that says your cleaning company is doing a great job more than when your building's restrooms are not only clean, but fresh-smelling. After all, when employees or visitors enter a restroom they "hope"... http://www.articlealley.com/article_77235_15.html 27th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store You may have started your cleaning company part-time and thought that as the business grew you could quit your "day job" and put more time into the business. But as your cleaning business grows you may find you can n... http://www.articlealley.com/article_75194_15.html 24th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Hardwood floors can create a feeling of warmth and elegance in a home or business. However, hardwood floors can also be a nightmare for your cleaning company to keep looking good. Knowing what to do and when to do it... http://www.articlealley.com/article_74387_15.html 22nd July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store With the large number of cleaning businesses out there, how do you get your company to stand out? Being a professional in all aspects of your cleaning business will go a long way towards showing your customers and po... http://www.articlealley.com/article_73667_15.html 19th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store As your cleaning business grows and you add employees, keeping track of time sheets and adding up hours can be a big headache. If you have just one or two employees a paper time sheet where employees "clock in" and "... http://www.articlealley.com/article_71806_15.html 13th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Why is it some owners of cleaning companies build successful businesses, while others fail? Do they work harder? Are they smarter? Are they really well-connected? No, not usually... Listed below are some of the th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_71170_15.html 10th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store There is no getting around it - your cleaning business needs high quality cleaning supplies and equipment so you and your employees can effectively do the job of taking care of your clients' buildings. There are seve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_70840_15.html 07th July 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store In order to understand how to clean carpet, we need to know what soil is and the problems it presents. Soil in carpet is any substance that is foreign to the carpet's construction. Soil includes substances such as di... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68533_15.html 30th June 2006 Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store That old saying, "What goes up, must come down" is not true about everything, especially when it comes to gas prices. No matter if you have buildings you clean that are miles apart or you're just making a trip to buy... http://www.articlealley.com/article_67735_31.html 28th June 2006