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Sep 6, 2018,

What Business Owners Should Know About Liability Insurance

Posted by John S.
Although most business owners are aware of the threat of lawsuits brought by business associates as well as general consumers of their products, they are less aware of the threat by their own employees.
Aug 30, 2018,

6 Priceless Tips That Cut Floor Care Costs

Posted by M + A Matting
The International Sanitary Supply Association states that it costs between $600-$700 to clean one pound of dirt out of a facility. Workplace falls total $11.2 billion annually in worker’s compensation costs for U.S. employers. Let’s discuss several different ways to save money on floor care by using mats and several more to reduce...

Topics: Floor Care

Aug 23, 2018,

6 Tips to Improve Vehicle Fleet Management in 2018

Whether you run a delivery business or work in the field service industry, managing your fleet is vital for success to ensure you are keeping up with the demands of your customers. According to Forrester, “technology, information, and connectivity are combining to instill in people a belief that they can have what they want, when,...
Aug 16, 2018,

Top Five Common Floor Finish Questions, ANSWERED

Proper VCT floor care is not just an occupational task, it’s a science. When executed correctly, facilities will experience impressive results. When executed incorrectly, the results can be frustrating and an overall negative for the maintenance staff and facility management.

Topics: Floor Care, General Cleaning

Aug 9, 2018,

3 Laws of Fun for a Healthy Workplace Culture

Posted by Julie Kemple
Officially The Fun Dept. opened for business January 1, 2006, but it was born long before that in the heart and mind of co-founder, Nick Gianoulis.

Topics: Employees and Labor

Aug 2, 2018,

Alternative Funding Ideas for Your Group Health Plan

With the rising cost of medical insurance, many employers are looking for alternative ways to fund their plans.
Jul 26, 2018,

9 Facts about Floor Mopping That Will Make Your Hair Stand on End

Posted by John Lombardo

Topics: Employees and Labor, Workplace Safety, Floor Care

Jul 19, 2018,

ALERT: New negative review! Reacting the wrong way could destroy your business…

Posted by Mike Hall
We all take pride in our business. It’s where we focus our professional time and efforts. When an unhappy customer decides to express their frustration publicly online in the form of a NEGATIVE REVIEW, you may take it personally. Reacting the wrong way could destroy your business.

Topics: Guest Experience

Jul 12, 2018,

9 Quick Floor Cleaning Tips For the Serious Cleaning Professional

Posted by Frank Necela
These 9 Floor Care Tips will help you apply Floor Finish easily and ensure its longevity. When maintained correctly, a VCT floor will have a brilliant luster, slip-resistant properties, and offer the facility a long-term durable flooring solution.

Topics: Floor Care

Jul 5, 2018,

Paper Towels or Air Dryers, Which One Wins in Customer Experience?

Posted by Clarke Bittner
Both hand dryers and paper towels have their place in the restroom. It’s a hybrid of answers about your specific situation that determine the right product for your place of business. Most consumers prefer a paper towel, however there are factors that can influence the consumers reasons for demanding a hand dryer.

Topics: Guest Experience

Jun 21, 2018,

Show Me the Money: 9 Essential Carpet Cleaning Supplies

Posted by Wayne Dippold
Carpet cleaning can be lucrative business. Most residential homes and commercial buildings have some type of carpet, matting, or rug. The color varieties, types, and designs seem endless. As with any floor covering or floor surface, carpet requires maintenance to keep it clean, prolong its life, and help with IAQ (indoor air...

Topics: Floor Care

Jun 7, 2018,

The single most important quality of the best employee

Posted by Aaron D. Glazar
As a child in gym class, you may remember as the teacher picked team captains and then captains picked their teams. Students stood in a group as those captains chose: the fastest, the strongest, the player with the desired skill. Just like your business today, those team captains of your youth were hoping to build the best team to...

Topics: Employees and Labor