Cleanfax, December 2015

closely from where money is coming in and from where its going out and if there is not a healthy profit stream make the necessary changes to have one Charge what youre worth Assuming you have become educated and skilled at carpet cleaning and so has your staff why would you bring your charges down so they can compete with a person or company that has not taken these steps Charging what you believe is proper value for your services is essential if you want to be successful When you charge too little you may feel you are doing work for free which can make you resentful and harm you and your business Successful carpet cleaning business owners need to confidently charge an amount that reflects the quality of their services And interestingly many customers will view this the same way Often customers especially residential customers have selected carpet cleaners based on a low price only to be disappointed They eventually come to the realization they may have to pay more to get more and thats where you come in There is one more key to success we should also mention Keep learning This is especially important when it comes to marketing your services many of the marketing techniques used five or 10 years ago simply do not work any longer And many carpet cleaners are aware of the power of the Internet and social media but do not know how to take advantage of these mediums A successful business owner is always a student always eager to learn and seeking self improvement along with business improvement This makes success an ongoing journey and it also implies you can be as successful as you want as long as you keep learning and taking the steps discussed here z Photo in this article nico_ blue iStockPhoto A member of KÄRCHER North America www prochem com FREE INFO Reader Service 201 or Cleanfax com freeinfo Find us on Facebook Prochem Videos on Kärcher Group The 1 Best Selling Truckmount The Legend GT is the perfect unit for water restoration work or commercial jobs Reliable Kohler 23HP Engine Simplified Design for No Hassle Operation Improved Access and Easy to Remove Hoods for Easy Maintenance Last Step Chemical Injection Ensures Long Life of Water Pump and Heat Exchange System Optional 60 Gallon Belly Water Tank Saves Valuable Space CLEANFAX COM DECEMBER 2015 Cleanfax 21