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On the Road
On the Road Midwest Window Cleaning Conference Another MWCC is done, and as usual, it was a big hit with attendees. Several have already expressed a desire to come back for next year’s event. If you weren’t with us, here’s a quick recap. The big hit of the day was the keynote address [...]
Read Article ›Safely Using Razors
Safely Using Razors One of the most dangerous tools we use as window cleaners is the humble razor blade. While being an indispensable part of our tool kit, they can inflict serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Being aware of the danger sometimes isn’t enough. What can we do to minimize the risk? Slow [...]
Read Article ›Manufacturer Spotlight
Manufacturer Spotlight WCBOMAG: Please give us a little back ground on your company. When did you start it and why? ALEX GARDINER: Just over a decade ago, we introduced WFP to our commercial window cleaning firm and rapidly realized the benefits. By 2004, I had started, on a private basis, supplying other local [...]
Read Article ›On the Spot
On the Spot Chris: What’s the name of your window cleaning company? Larry: Best Window Cleaning Service. Chris: What types of services do you offer? Larry: Residential and commercial window cleaning, post-construction clean-up, roof-gutter cleaning, and I’m looking to expand into pressure-washing. Chris: How are you going to do that? Larry: I’m going [...]
Read Article ›Liens
Liens- The good, the bad and the ugly The subject of liens seems to come up quite often amongst window cleaners. In my former line of work, my company dealt with liens on a daily basis several times a day. Therefore, I thought that I would share my two decades of experience with [...]
Read Article ›Property Managers and Real Estate Agents
Property Managers and Real Estate Agents Dealing with property management agents and agencies that maintain and look after properties whilst the customer is away is a double-edged sword. As I’ve found out over several years or so, working with and alongside these people is no easy feat. Sometimes they are not at fault [...]
Read Article ›Ask AC
Ask AC AC, I am venturing into commercial work and have noticed that having workers compensation insurance is a must. The cost associated with this is hard to swallow. I know I need to make this move to grow my business, but I need some help wrapping my mind around the positives this [...]
Read Article ›Swiss Army Knives and Smartphones
Swiss Army Knives and Smartphones Do you remember the pocketknife that had everything from a screwdriver, can-opener, knife blade, bottle opener, corkscrew scissors, etc? Some even came with a spoon and fork. Famously known as Swiss Army Knives, most people will have owned one sometime in their lives. The genius behind the multi-purpose [...]
Read Article ›Photoshop 101
Photoshop 101 Bottom line.. Photoshop rocks!! It can be the best investment you may ever make in your life as an entrepreneur.. or the worst if you don’t put the time and effort needed into learning all of the amazing features it has to offer. Photoshop can completely transform your company if utilized [...]
Read Article ›Outsourcing Telemarketing
Outsourcing Telemarketing Here in the UK, the cleaning industry operates in a variety of forms. From the large national outfits to regional enterprises, each has its preferential client base and perhaps, niche market. At the regional level, and more aptly, the local market, businesses range from medium-sized groups through to the heart of [...]
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