Bidding and Estimating – The Impact Technology
When it comes to being competitive in the marketplace. Technology has the potential to be a game changer. There are multiple ways you can apply the impact of technology to reduce costs without a loss...
View ArticleBidding Stadiums, Arenas and Sport Venues
Stadiums arenas and sports venues come in many sizes. It is not a job that can be approached haphazardly, but demands planning, preparation, communication, coordination and the ability to quickly adapt...
View ArticleCleaning Schools, Public and Private K-12
Pricing, Production Rates and Cost per Sq. Ft. There are a wide variety of production rates, formulas, and industry standards that can be applied to the bidding and estimating of educational...
View ArticleHow to Bid a Facility Using Only Sustainable Product and Procedures
Forward thinking companies and contractors are adopting sustainable cleaning process and products as the only way of doing business and have found this to be a good operational and marketing strategy....
View ArticlePricing Paper, Plastic and Soap in Commercial Accounts
Intro Pricing the cost of paper, plastic and hand soap can be challenging and financially risky if you don’t have a formula or historical basis for accurately estimating past or future use. The safest...
View ArticleCleaning and Maintaining Building Exteriors
When we think of servicing building exteriors, we normally think of dumping trash cans, picking up garbage and cigarette butts and sweeping the sidewalk within 10 ft. of the entrance. Today’s customers...
View ArticleBidding and Staffing Snow and Ice Removal
Snow happens and ice make it worse. If you service areas that are prone to wet and freezing temperatures chances are part of your specifications and responsibilities for the buildings you serve will...
View ArticleBidding and Estimating – Rebidding – Do It
Nobody like to have to lower their price, but if you want the job and the customer says “Sharpen Your Pencil” if you want the job that’s what you do. I’ve always figured it’s better to be on the inside...
View ArticleContract Renewal 2018 – Three items to include
If you are lucky and doing a great job on an exiting account, you will get a notice to renew your contract for services instead of a notice that the customer is putting the account out to bid. When...
View ArticleHow to Price a Deep Cleaning Job
Deep cleaning can be defined as a special one-time project or a periodic task that occurs on a set schedule or as needed basis. In educational facilities, floor and carpet care, along with wall and...
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