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The Science of Encapsulation: Polymer Chemistry Optimizes Cleaning Potential

December 3, 2012
Carpet cleaning is like any other industry where optimizing your technology will be a key to business survival. That is exactly what polymer chemistry is all about. 

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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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The December ICS Must See Product Gallery

December 3, 2012

Check out the December ICS Must See Products from the latest technology and innovations currently on the market.


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Take Your Prospect From Offline to Online

December 3, 2012

One key advertising principle is that the more means of response you give, the better your response rate. Knowing this, it makes perfect sense to include your website along with your phone number in all of your advertising.


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How to Create Record Sales and Profits: Part II

December 3, 2012

In last month’s article, I asked these questions: Why is it that some companies are having record sales and profits while others are struggling? Why does one person in a community thrive, while the next in the same community barely survives? Why does this happen when they both have access to the same resources and opportunities?


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Talking Add-Ons: Which Are Right for Your Carpet Cleaning Business?

November 27, 2012
In this ever-competitive world, we’re all looking for ways to stay ahead of our competition and, ideally, increase profits in the meantime.
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How to Create Record Sales and Profits: Part I

November 1, 2012
Why is it that some companies are having record sales and profits while others are struggling? Why does one person in a community thrive, while the next in the same community barely survive? Why does this happen when they both have access to the same resources and opportunities?
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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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Is Your Company Getting Hijacked Online?

November 1, 2012
The web is the primary route many of your current clients go to find your company. But are they finding your correct company information online?
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