Training materials for service business, carpet cleaning, window washing

Supporting Materials

Books:

How To Start and Operate a Successful Service Business
by Wm R. Griffin
A guide for new or diversifying businesses and a valuable reference tool for managers and owners of established operations. The author gives the facts, examples and current information on how small service businesses can be started and operated in a profitable manner. Over twenty different cleaning related services are reviewed, from office, home, and industrial cleaning to high pressure washing and carpet cleaning. This book is packed full of practical advice and information on such management subjects as marketing, supervision, employee training and bidding. It is the official training manual for the Association of Cleaning Technicians (ACT) and the Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA).

Product Code: HT Price: $25.00

Earn $50,000 A Year. Start Your Own Cleaning Business!
by Gary Clipperton Book and 5 audio cassettes in a three-ring binder
Written and produced by a cleaning contractor who used these methods to build his own successful contract cleaning business, this how-to manual covers planning, marketing, bidding, administration, and production. The positive, you-can-do manner will inspire you to start or expand your own business.

Product Code: AM50 Price: $149.00

How To Start A Window Cleaning Business
by Judy Suval
One of our most popular books, now more useful than ever. 100 pages packed with tips and techniques, solutions to difficult cleaning problems, and a review of tools and equipment. Includes an in-depth Appendix with updated resources, software, web-sites, and a 1997 price list of equipment and chemicals. Has all you need to know about advertising, licenses, taxes, financing, bookkeeping, pricing and more.

Product Code: WCB Price: $25.00

Everything You Need To Know To Start A House Cleaning Service.
by Mary Pat Johnson
Complete information that relates directly to running a house cleaning service, based on her experience of owning and operating "Dial A-Mop." Included are sample forms for recording financial and employee data, estimates, schedules, and bids. Provides information on advertising, accounting, insurance, safety, products, supplies and equipment, and cleaning procedures.

Product Code: EV Price: $25.00

Profitable Bookkeeping For Cleaning Businesses
by Frank Kovach
A simple, effective system for maintaining your financial records. Introduces the small business person to terminology and tax laws.

Product Code: PBCB Price: $39.00

How To Sell and Price Contract Cleaning
by Wm R. Griffin and John Davis 900 pages
Full of information to help you put together a winning proposal and competitive bid for cleaning service contracts. Includes bid estimate sheets, time and production standards, supply usage charts, legal contracts, and much more.

Product Code: HTSP Price: $87.00

Drapery Cleaning On-Site
by Barry Hacken
A possible add-on service for the residential window cleaner, this book tells you all you need to get started. Covers equipment, chemicals, and procedures.

Product Code: DCO Price: $25.00

Power Washer's Guidebook
edited by A. McGraw
Each chapter of this informative and up-to-date book is written by an experttechnicians and owners of pressure washing companies. The thirty chapters cover: business aspects, auto detailing, airports, awning cleaning, graffiti removal, house washing, marine applications, window cleaning, decks, roofs, and much more. 241 pages.

Product Code: PWG Price: $30.00

Reports:

#2 "Wood Furniture Touch-Up"
by Martha Ireland

#4 "Cleaning and Refinishing Concrete Floors"
by Martha Ireland

#5 "Carpet Carving"
by Roy F. Beach

#9 "Leather and Suede Cleaning and Recoloring"
by Wm R. Griffin

#11 "Construction Clean-Up"
by Wm R. Griffin

#12 "How To Conduct Successful Seminars"
by Wm R. Griffin

#15 "Window Washing, Residential and Commercial Accounts"
by Wm R. Griffin
Examines the ins and outs of operating your own window cleaning business, for either residential or commercial customers. Outlines the equipment and supplies needed, and describes techniques. A thorough and informative exploration of window cleaning.

#19 "Awning Cleaning, An Opportunity For Profit"
by Wm R. Griffin

#20 "Earn $15 To $30 An Hour Cleaning Homes and Apartments"
by Wm R. Griffin

#29 "Porcelain And Formica Repair"
by Rick Fritz

#30 "Formica and Porcelain Recoloring"
by Rick Fritz

#37 "Selling Supplies and Equipment To Cleaning Contractors"
by Wm R. Griffin

#16 Insurance and Bonding Facts for Self-Employed Cleaners
by Wm R. Griffin Gives expert advice on the type of insurance needed to protect both customers and yourself. Discusses bonding, liability, lost key and other types of coverage, with pricing and filing information and a review of common problems.

AllReports, $10.00 EACH, or your choice one FREE with any $85.00 order.

Videos:

"How To Get What You Want From Your Life And Business"
with Wm R. Griffin 60 min.
Product Code: VLB Price: $50.00
"How To Close A Sale" Parts One and Two
Approx. 15 min. each
Product Code: VS1, VS2 Price: $150.00 each
"Office Cleaning" Parts One and Two
Approx. 20 min. each
Product Code: VD1, VD2 Price: $150.00 each
"On-Location Carpet Cleaning"
60 min.
Product Code: VOLC Price: $129.00
"Water Damage Restoration"
83 min.
Product Code: VWDR Price: $129.00
"House and Apartment Cleaning: Routine Procedures"
50 min.
Product Code: VCE Price: $98.00
"Formica and Porcelain Repair"
30 min.
Product Code: VPFR Price: $79.00
"Formica and Porcelain Recoloring"
60 min.
Product Code: VFPR Price: $99.00

Software

Profit Master
Become more organized and profitable. If you're not using the correct computer software designed for the cleaning industry, then you're wasting time and money. Profit Master is perfect for any company that works on a regularly scheduled basis: window washing, pressure washing, house cleaning, contract janitorial, etc. This program performs scheduling, invoice tracking, job size calculations, expense and equipment tracking, and also automatically prints letters and mailing labels.

Product Code: SPM Price: $597.00

All of these products can be found by clicking on the "Catalog Training Materials" link Below.





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			Supporting Materials Books: How To Start and Operate a Successful Service Business by Wm R. Griffin A guide for new or diversifying businesses and a valuable reference tool for managers and owners of established operations. The author gives the facts, examples and current information on how small service businesses can be started and operated in a profitable manner. Over twenty different cleaning related services are reviewed, from office, home, and industrial cleaning to high pressure washing and carpet cleaning. This book is packed full of practical advice and information on such management subjects as marketing, supervision, employee training and bidding. It is the official training manual for the Association of Cleaning Technicians (ACT) and the Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA). Product Code: HT Price: $25.00 Earn $50,000 A Year. Start Your Own Cleaning Business! by Gary Clipperton Book and 5 audio cassettes in a three-ring binder Written and produced by a cleaning contractor who used these methods to build his own successful contract cleaning business, this how-to manual covers planning, marketing, bidding, administration, and production. The positive, you-can-do manner will inspire you to start or expand your own business. Product Code: AM50 Price: $149.00 How To Start A Window Cleaning Business by Judy Suval One of our most popular books, now more useful than ever. 100 pages packed with tips and techniques, solutions to difficult cleaning problems, and a review of tools and equipment. Includes an in-depth Appendix with updated resources, software, web-sites, and a 1997 price list of equipment and chemicals. Has all you need to know about advertising, licenses, taxes, financing, bookkeeping, pricing and more. Product Code: WCB Price: $25.00 Everything You Need To Know To Start A House Cleaning Service. by Mary Pat Johnson Complete information that relates directly to running a house cleaning service, based on her experience of owning and operating "Dial A-Mop." Included are sample forms for recording financial and employee data, estimates, schedules, and bids. Provides information on advertising, accounting, insurance, safety, products, supplies and equipment, and cleaning procedures. Product Code: EV Price: $25.00 Profitable Bookkeeping For Cleaning Businesses by Frank Kovach A simple, effective system for maintaining your financial records. Introduces the small business person to terminology and tax laws. Product Code: PBCB Price: $39.00 How To Sell and Price Contract Cleaning by Wm R. Griffin and John Davis 900 pages Full of information to help you put together a winning proposal and competitive bid for cleaning service contracts. Includes bid estimate sheets, time and production standards, supply usage charts, legal contracts, and much more. Product Code: HTSP Price: $87.00 Drapery Cleaning On-Site by Barry Hacken A possible add-on service for the residential window cleaner, this book tells you all you need to get started. Covers equipment, chemicals, and procedures. Product Code: DCO Price: $25.00 Power Washer's Guidebook edited by A. McGraw Each chapter of this informative and up-to-date book is written by an experttechnicians and owners of pressure washing companies. The thirty chapters cover: business aspects, auto detailing, airports, awning cleaning, graffiti removal, house washing, marine applications, window cleaning, decks, roofs, and much more. 241 pages. Product Code: PWG Price: $30.00 Reports: #2 "Wood Furniture Touch-Up" by Martha Ireland #4 "Cleaning and Refinishing Concrete Floors" by Martha Ireland #5 "Carpet Carving" by Roy F. Beach #9 "Leather and Suede Cleaning and Recoloring" by Wm R. Griffin #11 "Construction Clean-Up" by Wm R. Griffin #12 "How To Conduct Successful Seminars" by Wm R. Griffin #15 "Window Washing, Residential and Commercial Accounts" by Wm R. Griffin Examines the ins and outs of operating your own window cleaning business, for either residential or commercial customers. Outlines the equipment and supplies needed, and describes techniques. A thorough and informative exploration of window cleaning. #19 "Awning Cleaning, An Opportunity For Profit" by Wm R. Griffin #20 "Earn $15 To $30 An Hour Cleaning Homes and Apartments" by Wm R. Griffin #29 "Porcelain And Formica Repair" by Rick Fritz #30 "Formica and Porcelain Recoloring" by Rick Fritz #37 "Selling Supplies and Equipment To Cleaning Contractors" by Wm R. Griffin #16 Insurance and Bonding Facts for Self-Employed Cleaners by Wm R. Griffin Gives expert advice on the type of insurance needed to protect both customers and yourself. Discusses bonding, liability, lost key and other types of coverage, with pricing and filing information and a review of common problems. AllReports, $10.00 EACH, or your choice one FREE with any $85.00 order. Videos: "How To Get What You Want From Your Life And Business" with Wm R. Griffin 60 min. Product Code: VLB Price: $50.00 "How To Close A Sale" Parts One and Two Approx. 15 min. each Product Code: VS1, VS2 Price: $150.00 each "Office Cleaning" Parts One and Two Approx. 20 min. each Product Code: VD1, VD2 Price: $150.00 each "On-Location Carpet Cleaning" 60 min. Product Code: VOLC Price: $129.00 "Water Damage Restoration" 83 min. Product Code: VWDR Price: $129.00 "House and Apartment Cleaning: Routine Procedures" 50 min. Product Code: VCE Price: $98.00 "Formica and Porcelain Repair" 30 min. Product Code: VPFR Price: $79.00 "Formica and Porcelain Recoloring" 60 min. Product Code: VFPR Price: $99.00 Software Profit Master Become more organized and profitable. If you're not using the correct computer software designed for the cleaning industry, then you're wasting time and money. Profit Master is perfect for any company that works on a regularly scheduled basis: window washing, pressure washing, house cleaning, contract janitorial, etc. This program performs scheduling, invoice tracking, job size calculations, expense and equipment tracking, and also automatically prints letters and mailing labels. Product Code: SPM Price: $597.00 All of these products can be found by clicking on the "Catalog Training Materials" link Below.