http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:54:09 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/14529/1/Make-Money-With-Private-Label-Rights-Online-Business/Make-Money-With-Private-Label-Rights-Online-Business.html When you buy a product with rights to resale, you will only have the authority to sell this product to others. However, when you buy a certain product with private label rights, then you not only have the authority to sell this product to others, but you will have the ability to sell the "resale right" for that same product. sethpal12@gmail.com (Sethi Lathwal) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7748/1/Cash-Flow-Management/Cash-Flow-Management.html In order to stay in business, it's important to have the fundamentals right. A very basic fundamental is managing the cash flow of the business worldcoaching@yahoo.com (Kitty Chuk) Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7619/1/Enjoy-the-support-of-a-large-office-but-without-the-office-space/Enjoy-the-support-of-a-large-office-but-without-the-office-space.html Home working is fantastically convenient in many ways, but nevertheless it does present its... aregan@pacificarticles.com (Andrew Regan) Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7543/1/Study-finds-that-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-require-better-insurance/Study-finds-that-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-require-better-insurance.html It's hard to predict what life can throw at you. That's why insurance is one of life's essential financial products - not just for individuals but.... aregan@pacificarticles.com (Andrew Regan) Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/5168/1/WHY-MOST-PEOPLE-FAIL-IN-HOME-BASED-BUSINESSES/WHY-MOST-PEOPLE-FAIL-IN-HOME-BASED-BUSINESSES.html The price-point or the start-up cost in a business is a very important aspect of a business and could mean success or failure right from the start. pgrundner@myedconline.com (Peter Grundner) Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2439/1/Federal-Grants-For-Small-Business/Federal-Grants-For-Small-Business.html Starting your own enterprise is everyone’s dream. The main restraint is, of course, the money. The Federal government provides assistance for entrepreneurs who want to excel by means of grants under different schemes. This is particularly done in the case of small businesses, as small businesses can effectively improve the status of the economy at the grassroots level. The task is only to identify the right grant. The United States is the only country that gives billions of dollars as Federal grants and low-interest loans to further strengthen its strong economic base and infrastructure. damian_sofsian@pacificarticles.com (Damian Sofsian) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2407/1/Small-Business-In-Search-of-Good-Advice/Small-Business-In-Search-of-Good-Advice.html In a small business it's not financially sustainable to pay for bad advice, nor is it advisable, of course, to act on free bad advice. So how do you know when you are getting good or bad advice.Here are a few tips about sorting out the wheat from the chaff. kevin_dwyer@pacificarticles.com (Kevin Dwyer) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2406/1/Starting-a-Small-Business-Get-Out-of-Your-Comfort-Zone/Starting-a-Small-Business-Get-Out-of-Your-Comfort-Zone.html What motivates anyone to start a small business? You are usually alone, without a lot of start up cash (hardly ever enough), without the full range of skills to make the business work and most often without sufficient knowledge of the market you are about to enter.Despite all of these barriers to setting off in a small business we set sail, like a ship without adequate navigation, in search of something we want. kevin_dwyer@pacificarticles.com (Kevin Dwyer) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2361/1/Hiring-A-Computer-Consultant---17-Things-They-Hope-Youll-Never-Ask/Hiring-A-Computer-Consultant---17-Things-They-Hope-Youll-Never-Ask.html Hiring a computer consultant can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating experience that can have a critical impact on your business. 20 years of being a computer consultant, as well as hiring them, has taught the author many lessons and thankfully exposed some "secrets" to finding a good one. Here's a simple set of non-technical questions that anyone can use to help select a computer consultant that meets your needs. mark_riffey@pacificarticles.com (Mark Riffey) Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2246/1/Using-Herzbergs-Dual-Structure-Theory-to-Motivate-Clients/Using-Herzbergs-Dual-Structure-Theory-to-Motivate-Clients.html In this article, I will explain how Herzberg came to develop his theory, explain how it is different from the other popular theories, and give practical examples of how the theory is put into play. marjorie_geiser@pacificarticles.com (Marjorie Geiser) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2245/1/Five-Strategic-Management-Tasks-for-the-Small-Business-Owner/Five-Strategic-Management-Tasks-for-the-Small-Business-Owner.html In order to successfully get a business up and running, you have to have a plan, and a strategy to make that plan become reality. marjorie_geiser@pacificarticles.com (Marjorie Geiser) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1944/1/Give-Yourself-a-Raise---Get-an-Assistant/Give-Yourself-a-Raise---Get-an-Assistant.html Is your "to do" list longer than your arm? Are you so busy taking care of the urgent that you never get to the important? Do you consider the thought of getting some help but then think "I can't afford it" or "No one can do it as well as I can?" If so, you've got a lot in common with most other small business owners. sandra_martini@pacificarticles.com (Sandra Martini) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1934/1/Are-You-Where-You-Want-To-Be-5-Steps-To-Help-You-Get-There/Are-You-Where-You-Want-To-Be-5-Steps-To-Help-You-Get-There.html The corporate world knows the value of taking time out for a step back, taking time to assess what is going right, what is going wrong and what just plain isn’t going anywhere. As a business owner (or as one who dreams of owning a business), it is critical to take time out to plan for the upcoming time period, be it a year, or even a long-term goal. Otherwise, how can you get where you want to be if you don’t know where that is? sandra_martini@pacificarticles.com (Sandra Martini) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1921/1/Do-You-Need-an-Automated-Timekeeping-System-for-your-Cleaning-Business/Do-You-Need-an-Automated-Timekeeping-System-for-your-Cleaning-Business.html Small cleaning businesses usually have their employees track time on a paper timesheet. But as your cleaning business grows, deciphering data and adding up hours from numerous time sheets can take time away from other profit-making activities as you burn up your time doing payroll. This article shows the benefits of automating your timekeeping system. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1917/1/How-to-Start-a-Cleaning-Business-on-a-Shoestring-Budget/How-to-Start-a-Cleaning-Business-on-a-Shoestring-Budget.html Are you thinking of starting a cleaning business? By taking the right steps at the beginning you can start a cleaning business with very little up-front costs and yet clear a profit in your first year of operation! What are the advantages of starting a cleaning business as opposed to owning and operating another type of business? steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1916/1/How-to-Improve-Cash-Flow-in-Your-Cleaning-Business/How-to-Improve-Cash-Flow-in-Your-Cleaning-Business.html Do you have trouble getting paid on time in your cleaning business? This article shows how you can increase your cash flow by getting paid quicker. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1915/1/Streamlining-Your-Cleaning-Operations-Through-Work-Loading/Streamlining-Your-Cleaning-Operations-Through-Work-Loading.html You have only so many hours in a day to get your buildings cleaned. Did you know there is a way you can have cleaner buildings and higher employee morale? By implementing a work loading system you can streamline your cleaning operation and save money in the process. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1910/1/How-to-Retain-Janitorial-Workers/How-to-Retain-Janitorial-Workers.html Due to the nature of the cleaning business it can be hard to keep good employees. Your good employees may be lured away by competitors, leave for a "regular" 8 to 5 job, or leave to take a job in another field that pays more. So how do you keep your good employees? This article shares some tips on how to keep your good employees working at your cleaning company. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1908/1/Finance-Your-Cleaning-Business-by-Bootstrapping/Finance-Your-Cleaning-Business-by-Bootstrapping.html New cleaning businesses tend to have few financial resources, so many rely on a technique called bootstrapping -- learning to do more with less. This article has 12 techniques that have helped cleaning businesses grow and and become successful. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1906/1/Develop-a-Stone-Floor-Care-Program-for-Your-Cleaning-Business/Develop-a-Stone-Floor-Care-Program-for-Your-Cleaning-Business.html Office buildings have many types of flooring and growing in popularity are stone floors. Stone floors give buildings a classic and upscale image. Popular choices in flooring these days are natural surfaces including marble, slate, granite, and terrazzo. Learning the tricks of stone floor care can lead to extra income and profit for your cleaning company. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1897/1/Get-Your-Cleaning-Business-off-to-a-Good-Start-by-Avoiding-These-Common-Mistakes/Get-Your-Cleaning-Business-off-to-a-Good-Start-by-Avoiding-These-Common-Mistakes.html As you get ready to start your own cleaning business there are literally hundreds of things you have to do - from buying supplies to figuring out your accounting system to finding customers. Your first year in business is full of excitement, but can also bring about a steep learning curve... steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1893/1/How-to-Find-a-Good-Accountant-for-Your-Cleaning-Business/How-to-Find-a-Good-Accountant-for-Your-Cleaning-Business.html Finding a good accountant who you feel comfortable working with is important to your cleaning business. It's his responsibility to stay on top of all the ever-changing tax laws, plus he can give you financial advice that will help guide you in the growth of your business. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1892/1/Health-Care-Facilities-A-Profitable-Niche-for-Your-Cleaning-Business/Health-Care-Facilities-A-Profitable-Niche-for-Your-Cleaning-Business.html A growing area that offers plenty of opportunity and potential profit for building service contractors is cleaning health care facilities. Becoming known as a medical facility cleaning specialist can open many doors and lead to higher profits. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1891/1/Selecting-the-Legal-Structure-for-Your-Cleaning-Business/Selecting-the-Legal-Structure-for-Your-Cleaning-Business.html One of the most important decisions you will make when starting your cleaning business is deciding which type of legal structure is right for your business. The type of entity you choose will determine the amount of taxes you pay and guide you in the amount of paperwork you will have to deal with. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1890/1/Tips-for-Offering-Move-In--Move-Out-Cleaning-Services/Tips-for-Offering-Move-In--Move-Out-Cleaning-Services.html People and businesses are moving from homes, apartments, and offices on a daily basis. As people and businesses move, they either need their old location cleaned or want to make sure their new location is clean before moving in. Your cleaning company can fill this niche. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1889/1/Overcoming-Objections-When-Selling-Your-Cleaning-Service/Overcoming-Objections-When-Selling-Your-Cleaning-Service.html As you are talking to prospective clients for your cleaning business you are bound to run into customers that have objections and question why they should use your cleaning service. Having the right answers to their questions may help you overcome their doubts and convince them your company is right for the job. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1887/1/Understanding-Ergonomics-and-How-it-Affects-Your-Cleaning-Business/Understanding-Ergonomics-and-How-it-Affects-Your-Cleaning-Business.html Ergonomics has been a "buzzword" throughout many office buildings these days, but it is an area that many in the cleaning industry have not addressed. Understanding ergonomics along with using ergonomically designed products and procedures in your cleaning business can prevent injuries and help your employees perform their routine tasks better and more efficiently steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1886/1/Zone-Cleaning-vs-Team-Cleaning---Which-is-For-You/Zone-Cleaning-vs-Team-Cleaning---Which-is-For-You.html Even small janitorial companies should look at the possibility of implementing either a "team" or "zone" approach into their cleaning practices. Incorporating one of these systems into your maintenance program can result in more efficiency in your cleaning business, thus saving you more money and added profits. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1883/1/Questions-to-Ask-Cleaning-Business-Prospects/Questions-to-Ask-Cleaning-Business-Prospects.html When meeting a prospective client you need to prepare ahead of time. There are questions that you need answered so that you can accurately prepare a cleaning bid and to make sure that you take care of all of the customer's needs. Being informed and knowing what questions to ask may turn a prospective customer into a paying client. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1882/1/Avoid-Frequent-Tax-Mistakes-by-Keeping-Good-Records/Avoid-Frequent-Tax-Mistakes-by-Keeping-Good-Records.html In all businesses it is important to keep good records. The tax laws are very complicated, and it is easy to make mistakes in bookkeeping and the filing of records. However, there are several common mistakes many business owners make that can be avoided with a little forethought. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1881/1/Why-Should-My-Cleaning-Company-Go-Green/Why-Should-My-Cleaning-Company-Go-Green.html Why should you incorporate "green" cleaning techniques into your every day cleaning routine? There is growing evidence to show that geen cleaning provides benefits to cleaning staff and building occupants. More and more building owners across the country are asking for products that are more environmentally friendly. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1880/1/4-Reasons-Your-Cleaning-Company-Needs-to-Do-Background-Checks/4-Reasons-Your-Cleaning-Company-Needs-to-Do-Background-Checks.html Chances are your cleaning company employees work in buildings after hours and have access to areas that may hold confidential information or valuables. How can you be sure the employees you hire can be trusted when working unsupervised? steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1878/1/10-Secrets-to-Dusting-in-an-Office-Building/10-Secrets-to-Dusting-in-an-Office-Building.html Dusting is an essential task your employees need to do in every office building. Visible dust creates an unsightly office building which can translate into an uncaring image. A well dusted building translates into a positive and pleasing appearance to both employees and visitors. A clean working environment also encourages neatness and better work habits. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1877/1/Checklist-For-Starting-Your-Janitorial-Cleaning-Business/Checklist-For-Starting-Your-Janitorial-Cleaning-Business.html So you've decided you're ready to take the plunge and start your own janitorial cleaning business. You can succeed and have a profitable cleaning business if you take the time to plan out your business strategy before signing that first client. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1876/1/7-Advantages-to-Leasing-Equipment-for-Your-Cleaning-Business/7-Advantages-to-Leasing-Equipment-for-Your-Cleaning-Business.html All small businesses need equipment and your cleaning business is no exception. But you don't necessarily have to buy the equipment to run your cleaning business successfully. Depending on your circumstances, leasing may be a better choice than buying every piece of equipment you need for your cleaning business. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1875/1/Back-Pack-Vacuums---Use-the-Correct-Fit-and-Technique/Back-Pack-Vacuums---Use-the-Correct-Fit-and-Technique.html Back pack vacuums are an ideal way to make your job easier than you ever thought possible. Instead of excessive bending, as with a regular vacuum unit. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1874/1/Carpet-Spotting-Basics/Carpet-Spotting-Basics.html When you consider all of the time that a good cleaning staff spends in cleaning and maintaining a good quality carpet, it would be a real shame to see a spot or stain that simply won't come out. After all, any discolorations, or blotchy places take away from the overall appearance of an otherwise beautiful carpet. That is why carpet spotting is an important practice for keeping up the appearance of a building. In fact, it is more common for a business to replace a carpet because of stains and an overall "dirty" appearance, than it is due to the carpet being worn out. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1873/1/Top-5-Cleaning-Complaints-and-How-to-Solve-Them/Top-5-Cleaning-Complaints-and-How-to-Solve-Them.html Do you ever pick up the phone only to find an angry customer on the other end? Perhaps a trash can didn't get emptied the night before, or the dusting isn't up to par. Customer complaints are inevitable for a cleaning company, but there are a number of things that you can do to minimize the frequency. Here are some of the common complaints received by commercial cleaning companies and tips on how to solve the problem. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1872/1/Tips--Tricks-for-Trashing/Tips--Tricks-for-Trashing.html Trashing plays an important role in maintaining a high level appearance in an office building. Indeed, one of the first things a visitor to an office will notice is a full or overflowing trash can. As well as presenting an unsightly appearance, waste material that is allowed to accumulate may become a safety issue. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1870/1/Ice-Melt---How-Does-It-Work/Ice-Melt---How-Does-It-Work.html In the winter months, many building facility managers have the added task of keeping sidewalks and outside entryways free of ice and snow. How do you know what type of deicer to use? Although all deicers work basically the same way, they contain different ingredients which may or may not be appropriate for your situation. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1867/1/Bidding-and-Estimating-Winning-the-Bid-Doesnt-Mean-You-Must-be-the-Lowest-Bidder/Bidding-and-Estimating-Winning-the-Bid-Doesnt-Mean-You-Must-be-the-Lowest-Bidder.html Winning the bid for a cleaning contract doesn't necessarily mean that you have to be the lowest bidder. The entire bidding and estimating process has an enormous impact on the success of your bid, and should be considered an overall effort, and not just an aim to beat the price of any competing business. The trick is to communicate well with the facility operator in order to create a set of standard expectations and definitions for the job itself. That way, the bid you make will cater precisely to what your prospective client wants and expects, and will justify your bidding price. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1865/1/15-Ways-to-Save-Money-in-Your-Cleaning-Business/15-Ways-to-Save-Money-in-Your-Cleaning-Business.html To stay profitable in your cleaning business it's important to save money wherever you can. There are numerous ways you can cut costs by looking at everything from when your employes take breaks to getting rid of outdated supplies. Taking some time to look at where your costs are can save you money and make your business more profitable. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1862/1/Planning-for-Emergencies-in-Your-Cleaning-Business/Planning-for-Emergencies-in-Your-Cleaning-Business.html On an average day your staff will go to work and the time will pass routinely, without incident. But unexpected events can happen. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1861/1/What-is-LEED-and-Why-Should-My-Cleaning-Company-Learn-More-About-It/What-is-LEED-and-Why-Should-My-Cleaning-Company-Learn-More-About-It.html Companies and businesses across the country are becoming more environmentally conscious and many are starting to adopt LEED standards and protocols. LEED stands for Leadership in Environmental Design. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1860/1/Office-Etiquette-for-Cleaning-Staff/Office-Etiquette-for-Cleaning-Staff.html Company policies are developed in order to keep all cleaning staff on the same page. Policies must also be enforced regarding proper behavior of the cleaning staff while on the job. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1859/1/Safe-and-Sound---Follow-Safety-Guidelines-to-Avoid-Accidents--Injuries/Safe-and-Sound---Follow-Safety-Guidelines-to-Avoid-Accidents--Injuries.html Prevent workplace accidents with proper employee training. Because of the chemicals and equipment that are a part of a cleaning company's daily routine, employers should take added precautions and safety measures. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1857/1/Avoid-Slips-Trips-and-Falls-While-Cleaning-a-Commercial-Office-Building/Avoid-Slips-Trips-and-Falls-While-Cleaning-a-Commercial-Office-Building.html In the cleaning business there are many conditions that exist where slips, trips or falls could occur. Keep yourself and others safe by being aware of them. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1856/1/Cleaning-Employee-Safety-Keep-the-Doors-Locked/Cleaning-Employee-Safety-Keep-the-Doors-Locked.html As a professional cleaning company your employees will most likely be working in offices after business hours. Your employees' safety and keeping the building secure are vital to your company's reputation. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1855/1/Small-Touches-That-Will-Make-Your-Cleaning-Company-Stand-Out/Small-Touches-That-Will-Make-Your-Cleaning-Company-Stand-Out.html Your cleaning company can have a big impact on its clients by paying attention to small details that other cleaning services miss. Following are few simple guidelines to make your customers feel like they are getting special treatment. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1854/1/Working-with-Cleaning-Chemicals/Working-with-Cleaning-Chemicals.html As cleaning companies we work with an assortment of cleaning chemicals. Your employees need to know how to use all chemicals they work with and be aware of where the MSDS sheets are for the products they use. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1853/1/Give-Your-Floors-High-Gloss-by-Burnishing/Give-Your-Floors-High-Gloss-by-Burnishing.html If the floors in your building have lost their luster, it might be time to burnish them. Burnish the floors in your buildings to give them a high gloss or "wet" look. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1851/1/Microfibers---The-New-Cleaning-Technology/Microfibers---The-New-Cleaning-Technology.html Using microfibers cloths and mops will help your to incease the efficiency and productivity of your cleaning staff. A small investment in microfibers can end up being a large payoff in your pocket! steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1850/1/Proper-Vacuuming-Puts-the-Final-Touch-on-Office-Cleaning/Proper-Vacuuming-Puts-the-Final-Touch-on-Office-Cleaning.html Put the final touch on your office cleaning by proper vacuuming. By following proper vacuum techniques you will keep your buildings cleaner and your clients happy! steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1849/1/Control-Climbing-Costs-in-Your-Cleaning-Company/Control-Climbing-Costs-in-Your-Cleaning-Company.html Supply and material costs may be a small part of your cleaning company's expenses, but these costs are continuing to sprial. Keeping these costs down are important to remain competitive. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1848/1/Spray-Buff-Floors-to-a-Sparkling-Shine/Spray-Buff-Floors-to-a-Sparkling-Shine.html Shiny, clean floors are a sign that your staff takes good care of the entire building. You can help preserve a floor's high gloss and extend the length of time between stripping floors by spray buffing. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1846/1/Be-a-Leader-Use-Environmentally-Friendly-Products-in-Your-Cleaning-Business/Be-a-Leader-Use-Environmentally-Friendly-Products-in-Your-Cleaning-Business.html Green cleaning is a hot topic these days due to health and safety concerns. People are becoming more environmentallly conscious and as a result want their janitorial services to use cleaning chemicals that are friendly to the environment. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1845/1/How-Your-Phone-is-Answered-Says-a-Lot-About-Your-Cleaning-Company/How-Your-Phone-is-Answered-Says-a-Lot-About-Your-Cleaning-Company.html The way your employees answer your phone is extremely important to your business. Much of the contact you have with customers or potential customers will be through the telephone so you want them to feel that they're dealing with a professional, courteous business. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1844/1/10-Tips-for-Proper-Behavior-When-Cleaning-Around-Tenants/10-Tips-for-Proper-Behavior-When-Cleaning-Around-Tenants.html Just because you're in the cleaning business doesn't mean you never come into contact with the people who work in the buildings you care for. Learning how to work around and communicate with building tenants goes a long ways towards building trust in your company and employees. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1842/1/Protect-Your-Cleaning-Crew-and-Tenants-from-SlipFall-Accidents/Protect-Your-Cleaning-Crew-and-Tenants-from-SlipFall-Accidents.html It is estimated that more than eight million people are injured each year by accidental slips and falls. These accidents are often preventable, and the responsibility lies with the employer to take every necessary precaution to protect workers. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1841/1/Janitor-Closets-Safe-Clean-Organized/Janitor-Closets-Safe-Clean-Organized.html For a janitorial staff to be effective and to keep things running smoothly, they must first start by having equipment and supplies that are properly organized. The first step in running smoothly is having an organized janitorial closet. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1840/1/A-Well-Trained-Cleaing-Crew-Reduces-Employee-Turnover/A-Well-Trained-Cleaing-Crew-Reduces-Employee-Turnover.html The performance provided by a cleaning crew member on the job is dependent upon many different factors. Among these, two that should be considered most important are the general attitude, as well as the job-specific skills of the given employee. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1839/1/Train-Your-Cleaning-Staff-to-Read-MSDS-Sheets/Train-Your-Cleaning-Staff-to-Read-MSDS-Sheets.html Knowing how to read a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is one way to make sure that your cleaning staff has all of the information they need to know about the hazards and safe handling of chemicals used on the job. Don't just give your staff MSDS sheets; train your staff how to read and understand the material contained within the MSDS. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1837/1/Back-to-Basics-Floor-Care/Back-to-Basics-Floor-Care.html One of the things that will make your cleaning company stand out is by ensuring that the floors in the buildings you clean shine! Floors that receive good service regularly will have a sparkling shine that will be a positive reflecting on your cleaning company. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1832/1/8-Road-Blocks-to-Success-in-Your-Cleaning-Business/8-Road-Blocks-to-Success-in-Your-Cleaning-Business.html All business owners face road blocks throughout the life of their business. The way you deal with and overcome these road blocks will determine your level of success. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1830/1/Green-Cleaning-for-Health-and-a-Healthy-Environment/Green-Cleaning-for-Health-and-a-Healthy-Environment.html Green cleaning is one of the latest movements to be accepted among reputable cleaning companies who wish to provide a quality cleaning service, while maintaining an active respect for protection of the health of the cleaning crew, as well as the other occupants and user of the building. steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1829/1/Low-or-No-Cost-Ways-to-Market-Your-Cleaning-Business/Low-or-No-Cost-Ways-to-Market-Your-Cleaning-Business.html It doesn't matter what a fantastic service your cleaning business provides if no one knows that you exist. If you are clever and motivated there are numerous ways to promote your business that don't have to cost a bundle. Here are just a few... steve_hanson@pacificarticles.com (Steve Hanson) Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1434/1/Small-Business-Health-Check-Up/Small-Business-Health-Check-Up.html If your home business is not performing the way you hoped for, rather than stay away at night...use this simple list to check-up on possible reasons why your business is under performing. kim_beardsmore@pacificarticles.com (Kim Beardsmore) Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1426/1/Small-Home-Business-Unique-Free-Advertising-For-Business-Owners/Small-Home-Business-Unique-Free-Advertising-For-Business-Owners.html If you find these ideas for free small business advertising a little unusual, that’s not surprising. They are. The reason you may have not heard about them is probably because most business people use the same, traditional forms of advertising paths. If you are looking for something to supplement your existing forms of advertising, these ideas may have the power to lift your sales and expand your business without a large financial outlay. kim_beardsmore@pacificarticles.com (Kim Beardsmore) Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1425/1/Small-Home-Business-Ad-Copy-Secrets/Small-Home-Business-Ad-Copy-Secrets.html So it’s time to invest some finances into advertising your business and you are considering producing a flyer to advertise your business. Rather than sweat for days on writing the perfect flyer, first take some time to consider what the experts have found to be effective. kim_beardsmore@pacificarticles.com (Kim Beardsmore) Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400