Articles Tagged with ''carpet cleaning management''

Cutting the “C.R.A.P.” Business Model: Part II

July 2, 2012

Far too many of my ICS readers (you know who you are) attract customers who choose a carpet cleaner the same way they buy gas - the lowest advertised price!


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Track Your Advertising

July 2, 2012

Tracking your advertising is crucial for business owners or managers, but too often we just don’t do it. Company resources are scarce and should be cautiously appropriated to those activities that will produce a positive return on the investment. If we make no effort to measure our results how do we know if it is giving us a positive return?


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Connections Early Bird Pricing Ends July 13

July 12, 2012

If you’ve yet to register for the Connections Convention and Trade Show taking place from September 4-7 in Las Vegas, you have until Friday, July 13 to do so and still qualify for early-bird pricing.


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Google Places No More, Meet Google Plus (Local)

August 1, 2012
You may be wondering why your Google Places profile has drastically changed. It’s now part of Google Plus Local.
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IICRC Holds Carpet Industry Meetings

August 1, 2012
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently led a series of meetings with carpet industry partners.
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"Socially" Selling Commercial Carpet Cleaning

August 31, 2012
Do you ever get tired of reinventing the wheel with a constant parade of different houses and businesses to clean?
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Phenomenal Leadership Systems

August 31, 2012
One of the biggest reasons small business owners remain a slave to their business is due to the lack of leadership.
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Just How Important is Social Media?

August 31, 2012
The Internet has turned largely into a social environment. Why else would we open up our laptop and hop on over to YouTube, Facebook or ICS’ new Clean Restore Connect forum?
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How to Avoid Negative Moments of Truth

November 1, 2012
All truly successful cleaners recognize that their “desired end product” has little to do with cleaning! So what should your desired end product goal be? Creating a customer cheerleader!
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How an Office Assistant Can Benefit You (And Your Business)

November 1, 2012
About two years ago, I decided to avail myself of the services of a business coach. I figured after 30 years in business that I had probably done as many things the wrong way as anyone could. Maybe it was time to start trying someone else’s ideas?
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