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ISSA Expands Workforce Development with Registered Cleaning Technician Apprenticeship Program
April 29, 2026
ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.
Recognizing Excellence and Service: The Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship
February 23, 2026
Nonprofit marks milestone 20-year anniversary with newly created scholarship Rosemont, Ill.—February 23, 2026—In recognition of Cleaning for a Reason’s 20th anniversary, the Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship was established to […]
Setting the Benchmark for Cleaning Service Excellence: MaidCentral Sweeps 2026 Awards from Software Advice
February 12, 2026
Charleston, SC - February 12, 2026 - MaidCentral has been officially recognized as an industry leader for 2026, earning prestigious accolades from Software Advice, one of the most trusted names […]
MaidCentral Unveils Profit Bootcamp: A Company-Wide Training Program Designed to Transform Cleaning Businesses Through Data-Driven Growth
December 1, 2025
Charleston, SC – MaidCentral today announced the launch of Profit Bootcamp, an all-new virtual partner and customer education program built to help cleaning business owners and their teams master the operational, financial, […]
Maid Brigade Names Danessa Itaya as Brand President
November 14, 2025
ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maid Brigade, a leading residential cleaning franchise known for its commitment to health and wellness through green cleaning innovations, has appointed Danessa Itaya as its new Brand […]
MaidCentral-Powered Cleaning Companies Dominate 2025 Inc. 5000 List—Nine Honorees Prove Technology Fuels Service Industry Growth
September 5, 2025
Charleston, SC — September 5, 2025 — MaidCentral is proud to announce that nine residential cleaning businesses utilizing its platform earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of […]
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How to Best Market and Brand a Cleaning Business in the Modern Age
May 30, 2024
In today's competitive market, effectively branding and marketing your cleaning business is crucial to stand out and attract clients. Whether you offer residential cleaning, commercial janitorial services, or specialized cleaning […]
Growing Your Cleaning Business: Tips With A Difference
May 30, 2024
Expanding your cleaning company can be a rewarding endeavor, offering increased revenue and the opportunity to serve more clients. However, growth requires strategic planning and execution. This article provides practical […]
Accounting Tips and Advice for a Cleaning Business
May 30, 2024
Running a successful cleaning business requires not only providing excellent service but also maintaining accurate and efficient accounting practices. Proper accounting ensures that your business remains financially healthy, complies with […]
Technology Articles
Two-way radios: A tool to improve custodial team communication
January 30, 2022
A great and simple tool for commercial cleaning teams to improve their communication is two-way radios. Two-way radios create instant and clear communication that allows cleaning teams to work with […]
True Freedom is Found in Good Systems
December 2, 2021
2 years ago, I quit. I had a thriving 2.5 million dollar cleaning service I had been building since 2006, and I walked away, just like that. November 12th, 2019 […]
4 Ways You Can Use Reputation Marketing to Grow Your Cleaning Business
August 13, 2021
It’s no secret that the cleaning industry is quite a competitive business environment. As a business owner, it’s crucial that you find a way to differentiate your business in your […]
Jobber announces a grant to help small service businesses
April 5, 2021
Jobber, the leading provider of home service management software, today unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, […]
Squeaky Clean: Top Tips For Marketing Your Cleaning Business On Instagram
July 22, 2020
Are you on Instagram? This photo-sharing social media platform, with its streamlined UX and super mobile-optimised design has been gradually creeping up on Facebook and Twitter as the dominant platform. […]
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Jobber announces a grant to help small service businesses
April 5, 2021
Jobber, the leading provider of home service management software, today unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, […]
How To Start A Cleaning Business
August 13, 2020
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to be prepared to start over or try something new. With many industries downsizing due to extensive economic pressure during the global pandemic, […]
Part 1: Green Cleaning - It's Your Business
April 3, 2019
Anyone can say they clean green. But what does that mean? Many shades of green exist within the spectrum of green cleaning. How green is green? The varied scenarios include […]
Part 2: Green Cleaning - Educating Customers
April 3, 2019
The authenticity of your green cleaning program depends on two things – the completeness of your green protocol and how you talk about it. The former is addressed in Part […]
Part 3: Green Cleaning - Engaging Employees
April 3, 2019
Probably every residential cleaning service has a few cleaning technicians that are packing “heat” – in this case contraband super-cleaners like bleach – beneath the passenger seat, just for special […]
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Readers Choice
ISSA Expands Workforce Development with Registered Cleaning Technician Apprenticeship Program
April 29, 2026
ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.
ISSA Show Floor Preview
November 14, 2019
The ISSA show is coming starting November 18th in Las Vegas. We have covered all of the great education at the ISSA show in previous articles but another reason to […]
How Much is My Cleaning Company Worth?
January 3, 2022
I have been coaching for a very long time and one of the most common questions I get is how much can I sell my cleaning service for? There are […]
Top 15 Stories of CBT’s Third Year
April 4, 2016
Even as we’re planning articles more than halfway through our fourth year, we reflect on the new shape of the cleaning industry in the past year. During our third year […]
12 Cleaning Upsells for 12 Months
February 17, 2016
Upselling to your current customers is easier, less expensive and more profitable than relying only on new customers to raise your revenue. Part 1 of 2. Pull out your annual […]
9 Questions with a Cleaning Business Insurance Expert
December 4, 2015
What you don't know about business insurance for the cleaning industry could save you a lot of time and money. In the insurance industry, cleaning businesses are a very popular […]
3 Ways My Business is Better Today Than a Year Ago
November 11, 2015
Major change requires checking progress and making adjustments as needed. In Part 1 of our series, we analyzed the profitability challenge my business was facing at the start of 2014. […]
Leadership
Recognizing Excellence and Service: The Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship
February 23, 2026
Nonprofit marks milestone 20-year anniversary with newly created scholarship Rosemont, Ill.—February 23, 2026—In recognition of Cleaning for a Reason’s 20th anniversary, the Cleaning for a Reason Debbie Sardone Scholarship was established to […]
MaidCentral Unveils Profit Bootcamp: A Company-Wide Training Program Designed to Transform Cleaning Businesses Through Data-Driven Growth
December 1, 2025
Charleston, SC – MaidCentral today announced the launch of Profit Bootcamp, an all-new virtual partner and customer education program built to help cleaning business owners and their teams master the operational, financial, […]
Maid Brigade Names Danessa Itaya as Brand President
November 14, 2025
ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maid Brigade, a leading residential cleaning franchise known for its commitment to health and wellness through green cleaning innovations, has appointed Danessa Itaya as its new Brand […]
MaidCentral-Powered Cleaning Companies Dominate 2025 Inc. 5000 List—Nine Honorees Prove Technology Fuels Service Industry Growth
September 5, 2025
Charleston, SC — September 5, 2025 — MaidCentral is proud to announce that nine residential cleaning businesses utilizing its platform earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of […]
Maid Brigade Named to Entrepreneur's 2025 List of Top Franchises for Under $150K
August 7, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Maid Brigade, a premier residential and commercial cleaning franchise, has been named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000 for 2025. The recognition underscores Maid […]
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Measuring Success / KPIs
Your Quarterly Snapshot: How is Your Cleaning Business Doing?
June 17, 2021
If you registered for the ISSA 2020 Virtual Show, you might have been a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of talks and presentations. I know I was. I didn’t […]
Minimum Wage increases to impact Canadian cleaning industry
July 26, 2018
Some of the other more populated Canadian provinces are experiencing wage increases. Ontario, CANADA - In January of 2018, the minimum wage in Ontario, one of Canadas most populated provinces, […]
Now is a good time to fix mistakes in overtime and minimum wage payments
March 9, 2018
New PAID program from US Department of Labor gives employers a second chance to get their reporting right. Keeping accurate overtime and minimum wage calculations can be hard to do. […]
Knowing the math of hiring and retaining talent in the cleaning industry
March 8, 2018
There’s a lot of variance in the cost of turnover. Here’s a reality. Half of you hire better than the other half. Some are in the bottom 10%, and then […]
3 Tips about retirement
August 22, 2017
Insights on how to prepare for retirement especially for business owners Steuerliche Auswirkungen von Glücksspielgewinnen in Deutschland mit Kasinique Glücksspiel in Deutschland erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit, sei es in Form […]
Cleaning
ISSA Expands Workforce Development with Registered Cleaning Technician Apprenticeship Program
April 29, 2026
ISSA expands its Registered Apprenticeship Program to address labor shortages, improve training, and build a stronger workforce in the cleaning industry.
Top 7 Carpet Cleaning Methods: Pros And Cons Of Hiring Carpet Cleaning
February 6, 2024
Carpet cleaning is essential for maintaining a healthy living environment as it removes dirt, allergens, and bacteria that accumulate in the fibers, which can cause respiratory issues and allergies. Regular […]
How To Ensure Air Quality While Cleaning A Customer’s Home
February 14, 2022
Cleaning companies do a lot to keep a house clean. They cope with the stench from the kitchen or the bathroom while washing up a home. The air can be […]
How Much is My Cleaning Company Worth?
January 3, 2022
I have been coaching for a very long time and one of the most common questions I get is how much can I sell my cleaning service for? There are […]
Green Cleaning: 4 Tips For Eco-Friendly Cleaning Services
December 26, 2021
As concerns for the environment grew, businesses, too, have joined the sustainability movement. In a 2020 study done by Xerox, businesses in the US that have adopted a ‘green’ program […]



































