German-based Helpling and US-based HomeAGlow advance their app-based maid service shopping to include maid reviews and customer selection features.In January and February, respectively, on-demand maid services Homeaglow and Helpling announced the first major leap forward for the independent-contractor-based home cleaning service market: giving customers a way to choose the IC cleaner who comes to their home [...]
Professional discussion groups jump from LinkedIn to Facebook.In the past year, you may have observed the slow death of professional discussion groups on LinkedIn; though a few continue to receive a steady flow of new discussions started, the conversations are often a rehash of old ones. So where have all of the veteran CBOs gone [...]
Zonoff and HomeAdvisor announce partnership to integrate and automate the smart home's direct connection to home service providers like cleaners.Earlier this month, home automation company Zonoff and home services marketplace HomeAdvisor announced a partnership to integrate the two platforms. What's the advantage to consumers? Zonoff's platform alerts home owners to problems within their dwelling; the [...]
Paula Dills-Friedrich's education program promotes employee success while building company culture.Educational Opportunity In a world where knowledge is power, wise business owners know the value of supporting the education of their employees. And Paula Dills-Friedrich is part of that savvy group. Friedrich owns two residential cleaning franchises called The Cleaning Authority, one in Frederick, MD and one [...]
ISSA and BSCAI will continue efforts to collaborate with the Chinese cleaning industry to deliver the highest international standards and certification throughout the country.Northbrook, IL, USA—As part of its mission to change the way the world views cleaning, ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is partnering with the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) to [...]
The late Teresa Ward is remembered with unique, handmade angel memento.Long Island, NY – Cleaning Angels USA (CAUSA), the house cleaning charity, continues to remember its founder and leader Teresa Ward with the Teresa Angel. The Teresa Angel is handmade crocheted angel created by a friend of Teresa’s, Lesma Phillip Cook, and feature Teresa’s favorite [...]
Kennett and Rodriguez achieve top honors in the residential cleaning industry for their work in 2015.COLUMBUS, OH – The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) recognized the winners of their 2015 Professional Image Awards at its Annual Cleaning Convention recently in Las Vegas. Danielle Kennett of Marvelous Maids in O’Fallon, Missouri, was named the [...]
This is going to be a year of exciting change for the Institute!Las Vegas – Oct. 28, 2015 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced the election of five members to the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Elections were held during the IICRC’s October shareholder meeting in Las Vegas. New Board [...]
Customers are the reason we do what we do and we are grateful to be recognized for it.Chicago, IL – Consolidated Chemical Works, CCW, is honored to be recognized as a “Best Customer Service Award Winner” at ISSA/INTERCLEAN held October 21-24, 2015. Attendees of the event voted on which exhibitors gave them the best customer service [...]
It's only one week - that annual convention and trade show - so how you spend your time is critical for both your immediate enjoyment and your long-term success through the next year.As I reflect on our editorial focus for November – Making Changes – I can’t help but stop and flip through my fresh [...]
