Articles - Building Service Contractor Archives - ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Organization https://www.issa.com/category/peer-groups/articles-bsc/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:24:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Businesses Find Exceptional Cleaning Staff in Employees with Disabilities https://www.issa.com/articles/businesses-find-exceptional-cleaning-staff-in-employees-with-disabilities/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:01:15 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=49532 Everything begins with design—whether the design of the built environment or of the products used for patient care—critical decisions made during this phase, in particular.

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Boost Your Cash Flow: The Benefits of Accepting Credit Cards for Payments https://www.issa.com/articles/boost-your-cash-flow-the-benefits-of-accepting-credit-cards-for-payments/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:22:45 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48308 Are you aware that when you accept credit cards as a form of payment, you are increasing your cash flow dramatically simply by not having to wait for checks to arrive via snail mail? In addition, not only are you improving your cash flow, but you’re also enhancing your customers' experience as well. Take a ...

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Winning Contracts https://www.issa.com/articles/winning-contracts/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:08:17 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48306 In the competitive commercial cleaning industry, mastering bidding and estimating is crucial for business success, particularly for carpet and floor jobs. Accurate and effective bidding ensures profitability, helps build trust, and nurtures long-term client relationships. Let’s explore the top five best practices that can set you apart: Thoroughly understand the scope of work Before submitting ...

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Straight Talk! https://www.issa.com/articles/straight-talk/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:39:03 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48270 ISSA Show North America 2024 is poised to be a pivotal event for the cleaning industry, catering to newcomers and seasoned veterans. As the largest gathering of the cleaning industry, this year’s show promises to deliver more innovation, education, and networking opportunities than ever before. Ed Nichols, the director of ISSA Show North America, recently ...

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ISSA Show North America 2024 https://www.issa.com/articles/issa-show-north-america-2024/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:09:09 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48267 Discover the future of cleaning at ISSA Show North America 2024 this November. Organized by Informa Markets as the main show for facility solutions, ISSA Show North America brings the industry’s leading experts together to create impactful solutions for the global cleaning community. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, in conjunction ...

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Beyond Clean https://www.issa.com/articles/beyond-clean/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:56:31 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48258 Discover the future of cleaning at ISSA Show North America 2024 this November. Organized by Informa Markets as the main show for facility solutions, ISSA Show North America brings the industry’s leading experts together to create impactful solutions for the global cleaning community. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, in conjunction ...

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Damon Industries Inc. https://www.issa.com/articles/damon-industries-inc/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:04:52 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48251 As a valued member of ISSA for 75 years, Damon Industries Incorporated is a stellar example of a company that succeeds because of its people. In an industry often dominated by corporate giants, Damon Industries stands out as a shining example of the power of family-owned businesses. Established in 1938, it has provided innovative solutions ...

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IAQ Washing https://www.issa.com/articles/iaq-washing/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:55:44 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48237 Indoor air quality-washing refers to the practice of making misleading or exaggerated claims about the quality of indoor air or the effectiveness of products and services designed to improve indoor air quality (IAQ). Similar to greenwashing, IAQ washing aims to create a false sense of environmental responsibility or health benefits. So, how can IAQ washing ...

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Harnessing Data https://www.issa.com/articles/harnessing-data/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:55:47 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48231 The adage “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” highlights the crucial role of data in effective decision-making. Earlier articles have emphasized the significance of a structured data infrastructure guided by the DIKW (data, information, knowledge, wisdom) framework. They outlined a comprehensive 10-step process to populate this framework. This article builds on those foundations, focusing ...

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GBAC® STAR Accreditation https://www.issa.com/articles/gbac-star-accreditation/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:21:30 +0000 https://www.issa.com/?p=48226 GBAC® STAR accreditation is a significant achievement for facilities. GBAC STAR facilities demonstrate their commitment to supporting a high-performance cleaning and maintenance program to maintain a hygienic indoor environment. Accredited facilities have knowledgeable cleaning professionals trained to uphold the highest health and safety standards. Managed by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ...

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