Tuesday, November 22, 2011

5 Things To Consider When Publishing A NewsletterFor A Commercial Cleaning Business




 With a newsletter, you can inform the public about your company and products as well as services. You can keep them posted and updated about what’s going-on with your commercial cleaning company as well as many of your promotions and offerings. With these, you keep on reminding your subscribers that you are still here and is willing to offer them good deals and services.

Newsletters also allow you to impress your subscribers. It can show your expertise and knowledge about the topic at hand especially about commercial cleaning and the many benefits you can offer them. When you impress people, they will become potential customers and another great thing is that they can recommend you to their friends, colleagues and family. All of them could very well be customers in the future.

If you do not have a newsletter or publishing one for your site, then you may have to consider about researching and be well informed on how to publish one. It is not as easy as it seems but if and when you get the right idea and process, it will be smooth sailing from there on. Try to take the time to learn what you need to learn and get that newsletter ready and good to attract subscribers to your newsletter as well as traffic to your site.

In the next few paragraphs, I will provide you with some things to reflect on when you decide to start your own newsletter for your site. Here are five things to consider when publishing a newsletter.

1) Make sure that the content of your newsletter pertains to and closely associated with your commercial cleaning business or the theme of your site. Do not dwell too far on what could be regarded as your field of expertise. You have started a site and your theme for your site will always be something you are knowledgeable about. For example; if you have a site that sells auto car parts, your newsletter must contain articles or content like photos that pertain to cars, auto parts and such. You may also include content about your company and your staff.

Remember that visitors of a certain site are there because they are interested in what the site has to offer. If they sign up for an opt-in list or for a newsletter this means that they want to be updated for that certain theme or subject. Be sure that when you publish your newsletter you are providing for the need of the subscriber as well as their interests.

2) Ensure that you have well written, information riddled and content rich articles. You articles will be the body of your newsletter and that they should be able to excite your readers as well as provide information. Articles should be well written and checked for errors such as spelling and grammatical errors for it to look professional and believable. The trust of your client to you and newsletter is at stake here.

3) Fact-check your articles. Make sure that you provide true facts and figures so that your reputation as an expert and knowledgeable in that field is not questioned. If you lose the trust of your subscribers these may persuade them to unsubscribe to your newsletter. You will lose many potential sales this way.

4) Provide fresh and new articles that can provide new information to your subscribers. If you publish stale and old news in your newsletter, there is a tendency that people or your subscribers already have read and known about them. This will lose their interest in your newsletter and they wont get to read what is most important, your ads. They may not open or read any of your succeeding newsletters losing your intention in writing and publishing newsletters, to get them to visit your site and make a purchase.

5) Never use copyrighted materials such as photos and articles. This is outright plagiarism, you may get into a lot of trouble for this. You can lose your business and get sued over copyright infringement. If you do not have the time to write your own articles, there are many willing and able professional article writers that can do it for you for a reasonable fee. All your investment in writing and publishing articles will be well worth it when you see your list build up and your traffic increasing to your commercial cleaning website.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Carpet Cleaning Tips From A Commercial Cleaning Company

Have you ever needed to know about how to your carpets? Why not ask a professional commercial cleaning company? They know all that there is to know about carpet care. In their day to day work they clean large carpeted areas that have a very high traffic area. They also do this job full time, so they have the knowledge and ability to clean any type of carpet which you might have at home.
You might have noticed that in schools factories and offices, some carpeted areas will have a removable matt at the entrance. The purpose of this mat is to catch the initial dirt which might be on your shoes. It’s much harder wearing than the carpet itself and can be easily removed. If you have a look at the state of the carpet in a high use area that is not being  protected by a mat – you will usually scream out “what a mess”!

The thing is though that your home is not unlikely to have the traffic of an office or a school, but you can learn a simple lesson and that is if you have kids, then the results could be the same especially in the winter months. If you place a mat at the front door as well as any other entrance people are likely to use, you can save your carpet a lot of unnecessary wear and tear

You cannot stop dust and other materials falling onto the carpet so some regular vacuuming is recommended. In our daily world of work and home duties, daily vacuuming is not something that is always possible. Once or twice a week should be enough depending on the amount of traffic your carpets get.

Again though, we can learn from the professional commercial cleaning companies. They usually break up the carpeted areas into high and low traffic areas. Stop and think about it for a moment. Most of the traffic will use on the same part of the carpet. For example, when we walk down a corridor, we usually walk in the middle. So the middle part is the high traffic area that might need doing once a day perhaps.

Carpet professionals know the benefits of catching little spills as soon as they happen if at all possible. If you deal with a spillage immediately there is less chance that the carpet will show the stain permanently. The trick here is to always have some general spot cleaner at hand. Always read the instructions when you buy the product. Again this is a tip from a professional commercial cleaning company.

If you follow these tips it will help keep your home carpets spotless and in good repair and it will definitely increase the life of your carpets for as very long time.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Commercial Cleaning-Common Areas


With our commercial cleaning services, we have a fully equipped mobile crew. These are able to take care of the regular common areas cleaning in many buildings all over Melbourne.

We have contracts with a number of property management companies and we take care of different types of residential and commercial buildings. Our efficient and prompt service that we provide to our clients helps them to have excellent living and working conditions for their tenants. All communal areas are commonly parts that have always been the first point of visitors' contact with the building so therefore the state of cleanliness has always been our top priority.

The common areas cleaning service includes tasks such as:

  • Polishing and dusting of all common areas skirting boards, light switches, light fixtures, windows, window frames, window sills, doors etc
  • Polishing  and polishing of all lifts stainless steel lift doors
  • Changing light bulbs  as needed
  • Vacuuming all carpeted areas
  • Polishing (buffing) and mopping of all hard floors
  • Cleaning and sanitising toilets (if applicable)
  • Cleaning of security areas, reception/concierge areas
  • Regular maintenance of bin areas
  • Sweeping of all car parks
As part of our commercial cleaning services, all common areas cleaning can be done on a daily, weekly, fortnightly or on a monthly basis. It doesn’t matter how often we visit your premises, we make sure that your common areas are inviting, clean and welcoming to its visitors at all times. 

 

Monday, March 28, 2011

Why Not Start A Lucrative Carpet Cleaning Business?

If you have an entrepreneurial mind that tells you commercial cleaning could possibly be a great source of income for you, then you could just possibly be on a winner. These days, when everyone is busy with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the last thing on most hard working people mind is keeping their carpets clean.

If you realize just how many people end up neglecting their homes due to work commitments, then this article may be one you may want to keep reading. There are a few things you should keep in mind before starting your own carpet cleaning business.

Don’t start big but start small. There’s no point in trying to creatre a big carpet cleaning company to try and compete with the big boys right away. Instead, start a smaller one that will have room for growth later on once you know what you are doing. In this way  you can learn the skills of the industry that you need  and also gain experience in the skill of  dealing with people. It’s always a learning curve with new businesses and their owners and you really don’t want to make huge mistakes in the beginning.

It’s always a good business practice to get signs made for your vehicles. By having your vehicles with proper signnage, you can create a brand for yourself. People often remember a slogan or a name before they remember a telephone number. If you are listed and have a web site, then people can easily look up your business and be able to contact you that way.  It's very important to make sure that people know you're there.

Explore the many forms of cleaning systems that are on offer. There’s a vast variety of carpet cleaning equipment out there such as portable units or truck mounted units. You will also have to choose between steam cleaning, dry cleaning, and even shampooing units.

Take into account the size of the equipment you purchase in relation to your van/car size. You will need to fit all of your equipment into your vehicle. Be sure to get the right equipment for the job. But not only that,  you need to get the right vehicle for the equipment. You have to be able to fit everything in quickly and easily as the more time you have to spend trying to squeeze everything inside the vehicle in a certain way just to make it all fit in, the more time you spend away from earning money and doing more jobs.

The bottom line is that it’s not too difficult to start your own carpet cleaning business. The key is to have a passion for the business and being in business for yourself. You also need to be passionate about providing the best service you possibly can so that your business can  grow and flourish 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Ringwood Property Services: Commercial Cleaning-How To Clean Stainless Steel

Ringwood Property Services: Commercial Cleaning-How To Clean Stainless Steel

Commercial Cleaning-How To Clean Stainless Steel

There are a lot positive things you could say about using stainless steel in the home or office. Countertops, backsplashes, cabinetry and other installations are using stainless steel more for a fresh look, durability and for easy maintenance. If you are a commercial cleaning or office cleaning company, you will see, if you haven’t already, more and more commercial buildings are using stainless steel in elevators, splash backs and toilet fittings in bathrooms. However, many people forget that no surface is truly maintenance free. Stainless steel must still be regularly cleaned and if under the wrong, can even fall into bad disrepair.
Cleaning Stainless Steel:
To clean stainless steel  involves little more than wiping the surface down with a mild soap or detergent followed by a rinse with just plain water. To finish off, just dry the surface for a better finish. Avoid using cleaning products wherever possible unless they are specifically approved for stainless steel surfaces. The only time you need to clean stainless steel is when it looks dirty.
Stainless Steel Maintenance:
Would you believe that one of the most dangerous materials to your stainless steel is other metals? Free iron deposits can be very harmful to your stainless steel surfaces. When this metal mixes with the surface of your stainless steel, a layer of low chromium can result in reduced corrosion resistance. If the situation goes unchecked, corrosion will occur, leading to costly repair. Pickling or passivation removes this low chromium layer with acid treatment leaving only a fully restored stainless steel surface in its wake. The main difference between the two processes is the exact mixture and application of the acid.
If you find that a simple soap and water cleaning doesn't work at all, you may need this evasive chemical treatment. With both processes, it  involves the use of dangerous chemicals, so extreme caution should be properly exercised. Not only can they be harmful to you, the environment, but if not properly applied and completely extracted, your stainless steel as well. You may to consider hiring a professional to see if this treatment is necessary or warranted. However, to make sure your stainless steel has the longest life possible; it's a small price to pay.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

SEO is Vital For Your Commercial Cleaning Business Website

If you own a commercial cleaning business, a presence on the internet is absolutely vital. Many times, business owners go for the cheapest SEO company around without giving it a thought as to their reputation and past work history as well as their work ethics in the industry.

My advice is that you will always go with companies that have proven credentials when you  look for an affordable SEO company. But there are other things that you need to remember when you are looking for such a service for your commercial cleaning website. When people do SEO, there are two techniques that can be used, one being called white hat and the other black hat. The latter is like more of an unorthodox means of getting traffic to your page while the first one is the correct one out of the two.

Thus, when you are looking for a company that does SEO, you will have to ask what kind of methods they employ. You will also need to ask them for their portfolio of past past  completed projects they have and see what results they were able to achieve. You can also ask them for contact details from their clients in order to confirm their effectiveness. If they refuse to offer you such info, then steer away and look for another company.

If you want to know more about the company's reputation and how it handles its clients, you will need to call their customer service department and see how you are treated. If the company is a professional one, you will have a delightful conversation  and that is good sign. Another place where you can reinforce your opinion about it is an online community forum.

So, once you get the SEO company you are looking for, you will never need to worry that your commercial cleaning website is not getting the traffic it needs. You can take advantage of their services on a monthly basis or just pay an upfront annual fee which off course I would not recommend you do.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Why Start Your Own Commercial Cleaning Company

Many people are afraid to start a commercial cleaning company because of the fear of losing money. Some never start their dream business because of the fear of losing the security they get from working for a big company. Don't let the fear of not making enough earnings scare you from opening your own business. There are at least 6 benefits to starting your own home-based business. Focus on these whenever you get scared of finally going into business on your own:
Secondary income - You can put up your own commercial cleaning company even if you are still employed. You don't have to resign from your day job just yet or until your commercial cleaning company starts earning more than your regular job. You can still run the cleaning business while you work and have a few employees to the cleaning work. Just be sure to keep in touch with clients and manage the money yourself.
Growth potential - You have the potential to grow your business. Sure you can hang on to your day job but as soon as you see the possibility of earning more with your own business, you should focus on your commercial office cleaning company. If you can focus on your business, you can even expand to other areas.
Start earning now - You can start earning immediately. Expect to get clients 2 weeks to a month after you start soliciting projects. You can, at the beginning, charge clients right after you finish cleaning their office. This allows you to make money right away and save cash for more supplies and equipment. Later on, you can charge regular clients once a week or monthly.
Start small - You can start small if your capital is also small. It's not necessary to have a huge amount of money to start a commercial cleaning company. You can begin by taking on small cleaning jobs, save your earnings and then buy more equipment that can handle bigger and tougher cleaning projects.
Be the boss - With your own business, you can be the boss. Instead of taking orders, you can give the orders. Once you expand your office cleaning business, you can and should hire employees. You can manage the business from your home, solicit and choose your clients and make major decisions for your own business. You can even go on vacation while your commercial cleaning company is operating. That's what being your own boss allows you to do.
Flexibility - Your time is flexible when you have your own home-based business. What more reason do you need to start an office cleaning company. You don't have to deal with traffic any longer or tolerate a demanding boss. Neither do you have to spend so much for food and clothing when you have to go to an office each day. You get to set your time and can even have more vacations with the family while your manager runs the show. I think these are good reasons to start your own commercial cleaning business.