Articles Tagged with ''running a carpet cleaning business''

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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Industry veteran releases new book

August 31, 2012
Dave DeBlander, founder of Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning as well as a business coach and public speaker.
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The Importance of Working on Your Business

December 3, 2012

Do you ever feel bogged down with your work? Are you doing the work of several people and finding this workload to be not as glamorous as you envisioned when you started the business?


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When Carpet Cleaners Attack…

December 5, 2012

During my daily news search for anything carpet cleaning related this morning, I came across a headline from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune: “Man sentenced for attack on rival carpet cleaner.” How could I not click on it?


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Test Yourself: Seven Tough “Taking Stock” Questions for Business Owners

January 8, 2013

Ano Nuevo, vida nueva” is a very old Spanish proverb that translates, “a new year, a new life.” And even in our modern times, many feel that a new year on the calendar means a new start, a better life ahead.


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The Definition of Leadership

There can only be one vision.
April 3, 2013

Last month I shared my definition of leadership: Effectively communicating your vision, mission and purpose. Today, I’d like to share what I mean by vision.


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Ask Steve: With Business Thriving, Should I Stay Small or Expand?

Should you build a bigger business based on employees or stay small as an owner-operator?
May 9, 2013

Big or small, with some adjustments either way, can give you a great life.


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Ask Steve: I’m 44 and Still the Owner-Operator – What Should I do?

Far too many cleaners sort of bumble along in-between the big company versus owner-operator route
June 13, 2013

There is nothing wrong with choosing a career as an owner-operator if you do it right


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Diversifying Your Employee Reward/Recognition Systems

As we grew into a diversified operation I found quality employees to perform these varied services
June 17, 2013

So this ICS issue has all sorts of intriguing ways to diversify your company. Great! The more niche services you can offer the better! Here’s why…


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The Experience Spring 2013

See all the sights from Clearwater Beach for the inaugural Experience Conference and Exhibition, held from April 17-20, 2013.

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ICS Cleaning Specialist Magazine

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2013 June

Take a look at the brand new April 2013 issue with features on Marketing, Rug/Carpet Cleaning, and Hard Floor Maintenance.
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Upholstery and Drapery Cleaning - Don’t let the name fool you. This is the industry’s only book covering dozens of household fabrics.

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