The Magazine for the Professional Home Cleaning Industry

Are you tired of struggling with the basics of running your cleaning business? Do you find yourself hitting “road blocks”, or trapped in situations. This course will help you delve into those issues and more, we will take a look at employees, the numbers, marketing, all the basic steps you need to head into the direction of the success you wanted when you opened your business.

Renee O’Brien, the owner of www.YourCleaningBusiness.com will host a live telephone seminar that focuses on the cleaning industry and the economy, strategies, trends and changes that are expected in the next twelve months.  The event will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm (EDT), 60 minute seminar.

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"She is always smiling.  One year when we were giving out our annual awards we made one up especially for her called the Sunshine Award because she is always happy and perky and willing to help anyone with anything."... Alison Palmer, owner of Custom Maid.

CLEANING FOR A REASON will host it's 3rd Annual Partner Recognition Program on Friday, October 9, 2009 in Chicago, IL.  But don't let the name fool you, the program is for any and all--not just Partners!  

Anyone curious or interested in hearing more should attend this inspiring and uplifting event.  "It's the Oscar's of the cleaning industry. We're honoring people who are making an exceptional difference and we welcome anyone, whether they are a C4R Partner or not" said Debbie Sardone, maid service business consultant and founder of Cleaning For A Reason.

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—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce that the proposed criteria for the green building dimension of its popular Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and Certification Program, CIMS-GB, is now available for public review and comment. The review period commences today and continues through September 4, 2009. Individuals interested in reviewing the draft criteria are encouraged to visit http://www.issa.com/cims-gb and may submit applicable feedback to cimsgb@issa.com.

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BOISE, IDAHO — ProTeam Inc., a leading provider of commercial vacuums, announced that Emerson Elecrtic Company has acquired the Boise-based company, effective Wednesday, September 2, 2009.

“This is the partnership of two very successful companies. This strategic acquisition will strengthen and broaden Emerson’s line of products, while providing ProTeam with new growth opportunities and synergies through complementary product portfolios, channels and operations,” said ProTeam President Matt Wood.

“ProTeam’s outstanding reputation for products and service is a perfect fit for helping us build the Emerson Professional Tools platform,” said Tim Ferry, president of Emerson Tool Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of wet/dry utility vacuums.

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 Recorded call with info available : Details about the event and a special bonus!  Click here to download and listen the recording

Make your plans now to attend a very special 2-day “Cleaning Management” workshop to be held in Boca Raton, Fl. on June 6^th and 7^th, 2009.  Giving you the “Tools” you need to grow and thrive in today’s business climate, this 2-day, intensive, “hit the ground running” program can make the difference in your company’s future.

Seasoned pros Sharon Cowan and Debbie Sardone, who combined have over 50 years experience in the cleaning industry, will partner to present information packed workshops throughout the 2 days, that will leave you with clear direction and advice for growing your business and profits.

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