Share This: When a business sets the sales price of a product or service, it calculates the cost of materials and overhead. These costs are taken into account when determining the price to charge. It is important to properly calculate your labor cost. You may need to cut some costs[…]
How to Hire 1099 Workers for Your Construction Business
Share This: A 1099 worker for your construction business is an independent contractor that has more independence and flexibility than someone that works directly for you. They receive an agreed paid amount but do not receive benefits. Below we will discuss the qualities of an independent contractor in more detail. It is[…]
How to Start a Construction Business
Share This: After working in construction, you may be thinking about starting your own construction business. Although starting a construction business can be risky, many factors could affect your company’s performance. Construction businesses that have few employees and have been in business less than a year have a higher chance of[…]
10 Morning Routines to Improve Your Productivity
Share This: Setting up good morning routines is important to how you start each day. They can set the tone for the rest of the day. It is easy to press the snooze button and stay in bed. Some people may skip breakfast. They may also rush to get out[…]
Employee Motivation: Cracking the Employment Engagement Secret
Share This: Higher employee motivation means higher engagement. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, employee engagement is defined as “those who are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.” In a recent survey, only 30% of workers are actively engaged. The old ways such[…]
Six Tips on How to Get More Lawn Care Customers
Share This: Customers are the lifeblood of any business. Even the best business plan and most devoted workers cannot thrive without customers. This is as true for lawn care businesses as it is for any other establishment. Any serious business knows the importance of customers; however, getting lawn care customers[…]
How to Win Janitorial Bids
Share This: Knowing how to offer and win janitorial bids for your small business is one of the most important steps when you are ready to start cleaning for commercial businesses. It is important to meet with your client first if possible. This helps you understand what they need, explain[…]
The Best Commercial Cleaning Checklist
Share This: When you start a janitorial business, you are probably developing many processes such as a cleaning checklist for your employees. Why Is a Commercial Cleaning Checklist Important? Your clients want to know your company is keeping the promises made to them. Like any other job, the quality of work[…]
8 Tips on Training Your Cleaning Staff
Share This: Training your cleaning staff for your janitorial company is necessary for your business to be successful. It is important to develop a thorough training program. Once you hire someone, they become an extension of your business. They represent your brand. Do you feel proud for them to represent what you[…]
Time Clock Rules for Hourly Employees
Share This: Managing the time clock rules and your employee’s time correctly is important for your small business. Why are Timekeeping and Time Clock Rules Important? With accurate records, you can ensure you are compliant with federal and state labor laws. You can track attendance easier and see trends. You know[…]