Business & Management

Data-driven cleaning involves collecting, analyzing, and using data to make informed decisions about cleaning activities.

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Violand Management Associates founder Chuck Violand outlines what business owners should consider when creating and using a company onboarding process.

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Todd Jones, owner/operator and area developer in Virginia for Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, describes what his company is doing and how the industry can embrace similar strategies to increase productivity, save costs, and enhance cleaning quality.

In this episode of Straight Talk, Ed Marsh, the founder and principal of Consilium Global Business Advisors, digs into the types of content and how to manage it all for maximum sales success.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act's overtime pay requirements. Scott Tackett, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates, explains the impact and path forward for businesses.

In this interview with Dean Mercado, Online Marketing Muscle ,CEO and founder, we analyze how AI tools might pose a threat to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other traditional search engines. We explore the nuances of AI-driven information retrieval, its implications for search engine optimization, and the future of digital advertising.

The primary purpose of a cleaning audit is to ensure that the facility’s cleaning standards meet or exceed the required industry benchmarks for hygiene and safety. 

In this episode of Straight Talk!, join Jeff Carmon, Frantz Building Services director of business development and a consultant with Elite Business Coaching, as he explores the primary reasons behind employee turnover, the impact of various retention initiatives, and the innovative practices organizations are adopting to keep their best talent engaged and committed.

Sales teams who embrace artificial intelligence today have a clear competitive advantage that will grow exponentially in the coming years.

Overall, the fifth version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v5) for Existing Buildings Rating System (LEED-EB) v5 has improved LEEDEB’s impacts on energy and the environment. However, several changes are seen as cleaning industry setbacks.

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Chuck Violand, Violand Management Associates founder, outlines what business owners should consider when building their benefits package to attract top talent.

Dean Mercado shares several automation strategies, all with the goal of empowering cleaning and restoration companies to boost productivity.