Business Management Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/articles/business-management/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:15:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Reducing Foodborne Illnesses https://www.issa.com/articles/reducing-foodborne-illnesses/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:15:23 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47919 In the fast-paced world of food service, foodborne illnesses are an ever-present threat. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, more than 50% of foodborne illness outbreaks reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are attributed to dining in a restaurant. The ramifications of such occurrences extend beyond mere gastrointestinal ...

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]]> Q&A with Keith Schneringer https://www.issa.com/articles/qa-with-keith-schneringer/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:48:20 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47916 Editor’s Note: Keith Schneringer is the Senior Director of Marketing – JanSan + Sustainability at BradyPLUS. ISSA recently interviewed him about his recent industry honor, his mission, his thoughts on advocacy initiatives and other important topics, and his vision for the future. ISSA: You recently received an award that is close to your heart. Can ...

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]]> Brands vs. Private Labels https://www.issa.com/articles/brands-vs-private-labels/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:38:54 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47914 In recent years, there has been a steep increase in exclusive or private brands in the cleaning industry, a trend that mimics other industries. Consumer demand and strategic business reasons influence the trend, highlighting distinct roles and benefits for brands versus private labels. Understanding these differences is paramount for companies eyeing increased market size and ...

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]]> Forging Cancer Connections Through Cleaning https://www.issa.com/articles/forging-cancer-connections-through-cleaning/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:31:06 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47649 From house cleaning to heartfelt connections: one volunteer’s journey Kathleen Albertson, a Philadelphia native, has woven compassion into the fabric of her community. Surviving domestic abuse fueled her commitment to women’s issues, inspiring her unwavering pledge to support those in need. “As I got better, I swore I would never not help someone in need,” ...

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]]> Empowering Growth: Join Us at the ISSA Show NA 2024 https://www.issa.com/articles/business-management/empowering-growth-join-us-at-the-issa-show-na-2024/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:42:15 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47584 We are thrilled to announce that we, Holly Moore and Summer Abram, will be speaking for the residential track at the ISSA Show NA 2024 in Las Vegas. Our journey from a small startup to a residential-only cleaning company generating $7 million in annual revenue has been both challenging and rewarding. With 16 years in ...

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]]> Buckle Up: Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements https://www.issa.com/articles/straight-talk/buckle-up-employers-face-major-changes-with-new-overtime-pay-requirements/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:49:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=47253 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1, 2024, and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business owners and employees. The new ...

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]]> Strengthening Client Relationships https://www.issa.com/articles/strengthening-client-relationships/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:33:15 +0000 https://issa.com/strengthening-client-relationships/ Learn more about how you can increase your bottom line through the power of value-added services in commercial cleaning.

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]]> Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom https://www.issa.com/articles/data-information-knowledge-and-wisdom/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:53:47 +0000 https://issa.com/data-information-knowledge-and-wisdom/ How can cleaning industry professionals transform raw data into valuable information, knowledge, and wisdom?

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]]> Membership is for Everyone https://www.issa.com/articles/membership-is-for-everyone/ Wed, 29 May 2024 01:15:27 +0000 https://issa.com/membership-is-for-everyone/ ISSA President Matt Schenk discusses why his company, Midlab Inc., became a member of the worldwide cleaning industry association.

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]]> The Culture Code https://www.issa.com/articles/the-culture-code/ Mon, 27 May 2024 01:15:25 +0000 https://issa.com/the-culture-code/ In this Straight Talk article, learn how to create a successful company culture and leverage it to recruit and retain top talent.

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