As a small business owner, especially as a solopreneur or an owner/operator, it is easy to feel pressure to be on 24/7. On the phone, on social media, chatting it up at Chamber events, on top of every facet of your business, and constantly available to your clients and team members. This, however, can [...]
Creating a thriving and cohesive work culture is essential for any organization's success. An effective work culture fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity while promoting teamwork and innovation. To achieve this, companies often rely on the foundation of the "Five Pillars of Culture." These pillars shape the collective values and beliefs that guide behavior [...]
Customer experience is vital for the growth and success of any service-based business. Satisfied customers become loyal customers and brand ambassadors, offering consistent referrals to your business. It's essential for business owners in the cleaning industry to prioritize customer experience and retention. Your business can easily exceed customer expectations and ensure a loyal customer base. [...]
Maintaining a clean and healthy environment is crucial for any commercial establishment, be it an office building, a hotel, or a restaurant. It not only creates a good impression on customers but also ensures the health and safety of employees and visitors. That's why commercial cleaning services are in high demand. However, different establishments [...]
I’m just back from the Surfaces show in Las Vegas, where 700 plus vendors of carpet, stone, wood, vinyl and anything else that makes up the floors, counters etc. of a home or building show their wares. So why go as a house cleaner? Because this allows me to see what the trends are [...]
St. Louis, January, 2023 – Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a leader in productivity and safety, is pleased to announce the launch of ProTeam’s cordless commercial backpack vacuum, the GoFree Flex Pro II. This 6-quart unit delivers versatility and comfort to professional cleaners through cordless efficiency and its advanced filtration system. “The GoFree Flex Pro II [...]
There are two things every cleaning company needs to do to find success and maintain success. A successful house cleaning company finds new clients and keeps those clients. Finding people who need their house cleaned is simple enough, but many cleaning companies have trouble retaining these clients long-term. Retaining clients ensures your cleaning company [...]
ROSEMONT, Ill.— February 6, 2023—The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI), a Division of ISSA, has announced the selections of its newest outreach program, the ARCSI Regional Ambassadors. The Regional Ambassadors will serve as a personal connection for ARCSI with its members and a voice in the residential cleaning industry on a local [...]
The pandemic brought a heightened awareness of cleaning and disinfection to both cleaning companies and the general public. The Use, Overuse, and largely Misuse of chemical disinfectants have caused increased concern about exposure to toxic chemicals (Reminder: disinfectants are classified as pesticides by the EPA), and potential antimicrobial resistance. This saw a renewed interest in [...]
A typical workday commonly takes around eight hours. Employees spend most of their time seated in front of their desks, while breaks are spent in the pantry, coffee nook, break rooms, or lobby. Some offices have other common areas, such as conference rooms, kitchens, restrooms, and locker rooms. Office workers regularly share their workspaces with [...]
