Vickie D. Baker

How to buy a cleaning business

Although buying a cleaning company may sound like a difficult venture, it is possible if you ask the right questions. It is important to understand the potential for growth, clientele, finances, and equipment of the cleaning business. To keep your cleaning business thriving, you will need to be able to manage its finances and know how to…

Essential Cleaning Supplies List

You’re now starting your own cleaning company. Congratulations! This is a rapidly growing industry with low entry barriers. If you are positive and have the right attitude, there are many opportunities. You need the right equipment. You might think your business needs are limited to basic cleaning supplies such as sponges or disinfectants. Cleaning business is still a business. You’ll…

The ISSA Conference: Revisiting our Time

ISSA is a global trade association that has over 9,000+ members. It has established itself as the leading point of reference for contractors and cleaning professionals worldwide. Every year, we look forward to attending ISSA’s North America Conference in Dallas to learn more about the latest trends in residential and commercial cleaning. These are the highlights of…

Be aware of the following things before you raise cleaning service prices

It can be tricky to discuss price increases if your company is new. It is a powerful strategy that can improve your company’s bottom-line. It can also cause customer discord and possibly lead to them looking at other cleaning companies. You can increase your prices effectively without affecting your customers by implementing a well-thought strategy. These are four tips to help…

How to effectively cross-sell and upsell your cleaning services

True business growth requires diversifying your efforts to grow and maintain customer relationships. Cross- and upsell opportunities are powerful tools for adding value to the customer and cleaning business. A Forrester analyst found that increasing customer retention can boost your profits by 25%-95 percent. Upselling and cross-selling are responsible for approximately 10-30% of total business revenue. Additionally, it’s easier and…