Monthly Archives: December 2021

Changes that Can Change Your Business for the Better

By |2024-01-05T22:21:56-06:00December 23, 2021|

We all know the story—we see it every day. Residential cleaning company owners are struggling to hire, sometimes turning away business when staffing needs cannot be met. Are you turning away business? Are you still struggling to hire? The COVID-19 pandemic has taken us on a roller-coaster ride over the last two years, and it ...

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Strengthening Your Organization Through Diversity

By |2024-01-05T22:21:55-06:00December 22, 2021|

Who are the employees in your organization? What are their unique perspectives and life experiences? If your company tends to hire people from a similar background, you may not be getting the variety of viewpoints you need for your business to thrive and your staff to flourish. The building services and cleaning industry is recognizing ...

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ISSA Scholars

By |2024-01-05T22:21:55-06:00December 20, 2021|

The burden of college tuition has grown substantially over the last decade. The average tuition, fees, and room and board expenses increased 1% and 2% for public and private institutions, respectively, in just the past year. Now, students owe an average of over US$22,000 per year while attending public universities and over $50,000 annually for ...

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Recruitment Strategies

By |2024-01-05T22:21:54-06:00December 17, 2021|

Even with the delta variant of the coronavirus causing illness, death, and havoc around the country, the economy appears to be rebounding since the pandemic’s start, even if slower than it was earlier in the year. Businesses have opened or are in the process of reopening, people want to go out and spend money, and ...

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Green=Green

By , |2024-01-05T22:21:53-06:00December 15, 2021|

This article will use a case study to illustrate saving opportunities, including a detailed discussion on the financial returns, along with some commonly missed opportunities that can be found on those hard to interpret utility bills. It will also present some best practices moving forward that can be helpful to even small- and medium-sized enterprises. ...

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Looking Back on 2021 and Ahead to 2022

By , |2024-01-05T22:21:53-06:00December 13, 2021|

Thank you to all of those who participated in the myriad of advocacy activities as part of the ISSA Show North America 2021. It was a sincere pleasure meeting many of you for the first time in person. As we close out the year, your ISSA government affairs team wanted to take this opportunity to ...

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Beware of Gorging on Component Brands

By |2024-01-05T22:21:52-06:00December 10, 2021|

There’s a trend among business-to-business suppliers to tout three, four, or even more component brands, also known as ingredient brands. These declarations show up in social media posts, websites, and sales proposals. For example, suppliers may say something like: “Bobbsity Company is proud to announce we are now using WingSprocket anti-gravitational boots to enhance our ...

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The Expiration of ‘Because of COVID’

By |2024-01-05T22:21:52-06:00December 8, 2021|

I was on a conference call recently with some industry professionals, and the discussion naturally migrated to the show. You know the one. ISSA Show North America 2021 in Las Vegas. One of them said, “It seems to be over, right?” I’m pretty smart, I often tell myself. The show was going to happen, and ...

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Science-Proven Microbial Control®

By |2024-03-21T02:40:58-05:00December 6, 2021|

In the past, cleaning was more about appearances. Removing noticeable dust, dirt, and grime was sufficient. After almost two years of dealing with this pandemic, sharing an indoor space with others may still make us a bit nervous. We now may pause and think twice when going to open a door, push an elevator button, ...

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It’s Been a Privilege

By |2024-01-05T22:21:51-06:00December 3, 2021|

The recent ISSA Show North America 2021 in Las Vegas was positive proof that activities are getting back to normal. Following a two-year break, it was refreshing to be at the show in person and see industry colleagues, discuss potential business opportunities, and see new, innovative products again. The numerous educational sessions were well attended, ...

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