Management

Building Commercial “Toll Booth” Routes

August 1, 2012
Talk about a love/hate relationship! I loved the large income that commercial carpet cleaning brought me.
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Maintaining Positive Client Relationships

August 1, 2012
If you have been in the cleaning or restoration game for any length of time, you undoubtedly take a lot of pride in the quality of your work.
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The Weekend Business Plan

July 26, 2012

Congratulations, you have your own business. The American dream! However, it’s sucking the life out of you. No time, not enough money, too many headaches. 


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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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Secrets of a Phenomenal “L.I.F.E.”

July 2, 2012

Everyone wants a phenomenal life, yet few seem to be truly satisfied with all aspects of their lives.


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10 Factors in Hiring and Retaining Employees

July 2, 2012

Here are 10 important factors in hiring and keeping fabulous employees that will be an integral part of your turn-key business.


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How to Have the Things You Want In Life

May 8, 2012

Everyone wants to have a phenomenal life. No one wants an average existence, but you may be settling for that. And that’s a shame because if you live in America, you live in the greatest country on Earth where you can have whatever you want, do whatever you want and be the person you want to be. 


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Carpet Cleaning: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

May 1, 2012

Carpet cleaning is an easy industry to get into. Heck, I started up my first cleaning business at the age of 16 with $75! (Used buffer, used mop buckets, used squeegees and used mops!)


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Stat Tracking and Goal Setting

May 1, 2012
Within the operations of a successful carpet cleaning business is a manager tracking statistics and setting goals. It is vital to have a finger on the pulse of the operations to know whether the company is living or dying.
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