In business, there's an axiom that goes: "Inspect what you expect". People often will only perform what you require of them. If your current cleaning service workers don't feel as if you directly supervise them and aren't going to inspect their work on a regular basis, they probably aren't going to perform at the level of consistent excellence that you expect. Commercial Cleaning Services Boston -- Expectations Good managers know people need to be kept on their toes -- especially contracted wor...

Most small businesses follow a predictable path to success. They often start out as a great idea that develops into a "mom and pop" operation with perhaps just a handful of employees. But as the business becomes more and more successful it begins to grow -- both physically and financially. At a certain point, the business's owners have to start making decisions about how to facilitate further growth. And that can include hiring an outside commercial cleaning company. Cleaning Services Boston --...

There are some cleaning companies that specialize in cleaning homes. There are others that focus exclusively on cleaning businesses. So what's the difference? Isn't cleaning one space the same as cleaning anywhere else. Not really. Each type of cleaning company has its own area of expertise. Commercial Cleaning Services Boston -- Frequency For one thing, the difference is frequency. Most homeowners don't have their houses cleaned by a maid service every day. Typically, scheduled residential cle...

When hiring a cleaning contractor for your office, retail store, or business, you have certain expectations. You want somebody who is going to be reliable. You need cleaners to know what they are doing. And you expect attention to detail. Contract cleaners often work unsupervised by their clients. So their cleaners also need to be honest, hard-working and committed to doing a good job every time. So how can you get all that when hiring new cleaners for your business? Cleaning Services Boston - ...

People are creatures of habit. When we work all day in the same space, what it looks like often fades into the background. Most business owners who have a dirty or messy workplace often don't even realize it. But you can be sure that their clients or customers will. Imagine walking into a professional office or retail store and seeing overflowing garbage bins, unswept floors, or dirt-stained work surfaces. It could be enough to make you around and walk right out the door. Yet because the peopl...

If your business responsibilities include overseeing your commercial cleaners, it's important that there are no unhappy surprises. If your current cleaning company keeps letting you down, it reflects poorly on you. And that's not something your career can afford. The commercial cleaning industry in New England is highly competitive. So there's no reason to keep giving a failing cleaning company second chances -- especially when their failures reflect directly on your job performance. Instead, ...

In most places, it's been a long, cold winter. But the annual signs of spring are finally appearing. Baseball teams are reporting to spring training. Heavy coats are being returned to the back of the closet. And people everywhere are getting ready to throw open their window, replace storm windows with screens, and get ready for another season of warm temperatures and sunshine. For most homeowners, spring is the time for deep cleaning of their houses. All the built-up stains, smells, and dirt o...

If you are launching a new business or need to replace your current commercial cleaners because they aren't up to par, finding a new company can be challenging. There are a lot of cleaning companies in New England. So how can you choose the one that is right for your business? Here are some tips on hiring a new cleaning company that will meet your business's specific needs. Cleaning Services Boston -- Word of Mouth Most business owners' first instinct is to go to Google. While that will give yo...

When customers, clients, vendors, and other visitors arrive at your business, what do they see? If they find your offices or store messy, disorganized, or in disarray, they may turn around and walk out. People make instant judgments on businesses based on what they see. So if their first impression of your business is poor, you may be turning potential customers away. Cleaning Services Boston -- The Neatness Factor Why are people turned off by messes? It's because it indicates that you don't ...

Whether you are replacing your existing commercial cleaner or hiring a vendor for a new property, it's critical to make the best choice. The success of your business may not depend on your overnight cleaning service, but it certainly will be affected by it if you make the wrong decision. When hiring a commercial cleaning service, you should look for three things: Responsibility, reliability, and professionalism. While price is also a consideration, if the company you hire fails on one or more...