UAMCC NCE Cleaning Expo in Orlando
This is the season for cleaning industry trade shows. This past week Soap Warehouse was a sponsor of another of the UAMCC’s events. This one was the big National East event that was held Aug 1&2 in Orlando, Florida. Even though we could not be there we are a sponsor and we did send two…
Read MoreShould You Answer a Customer’s Question About the Competition?
I saw this come up in a Travel blog (Disney vs. Universal). Should employees of one be allowed or banned from answering a question asked about the other? And thought it could easily relate to our business as well since it comes up for us at least a couple of times a week. Now obviously…
Read MoreMid Year is Here!
Well the Summer Solstice has just come and gone so this means half the year is already pasted us by. What have you accomplished in your business and what is still on your to do list that you haven’t even started? It is not too late to begin even some major business projects that will…
Read More5 Things to Do During the Winter Slow Times
Now for many, this is the start of your slow time or winter break and you may think you have nothing much to do but sit around and wait for the temps to get warm again next Spring. Well, you are sorely mistaken if you want to improve and even build your business throughout the…
Read MoreAre Credit Card Charge Fees Just the Price of Doing Business?
This question came up recently on a contractor’s Facebook page and I think it is a good one to address since it affects almost all pressure washing contractors. How do you pass the cost of credit card processing on to customers? First, you must look at how much business you do each year that is…
Read MoreApps that your Business Needs
It used to be if you were an outside contractor (not at an inside office) you could not live without a pager for the office to reach you. Then that moved to you could not live without a basic cell phone, then a Blackberry, and now an iPhone, iPad, or similar smart device. With this…
Read MoreGive Information to Your Readers
Improve your website with informational or educational links, pages, blog posts, and or white papers available for download for readers. The more content and the more often you update this content will increase your site’s SEO, increase the number of visitors, get loyal readers, and over time new customers. Here is a list of suggested…
Read MoreStart Your Own Blog With WordPress
Now I do not use WordPress since our Blog is part of a software platform that is integrated with our CRM, Hubspot, and Salesforce. But our business as a B2B, is totally different than yours, as a B2C service business. WordPress is the #1 blogging platform out there for a very good reason; easy and…
Read MoreWaste Expo 2014
Just went to the Waste Expo that is being held here this year in Atlanta. And since Soap Warehouse in just the past few years has been moving in to this industry to sell cleaning products I decided to go and check it out. This is three day event with the first day starting with…
Read More5 Reasons to Exhibit at a Home Show
Spring is the time for Home Shows, now and in the Fall. Participation in a Home Show is an investment; exhibits take a lot of time and require a lot of resources. Plus, they can be expensive, but the benefits can make the cost well worth it. Here are the top five reasons to participate in…
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