Regardless of which industry you are running a business in, cleaning and disinfecting your facility is vital for several reasons. And there are a few practical and effective ways to achieve an ideally clean work environment for yourself and your employees. Some of these include thoroughly disinfecting spaces where sick …

Infectious diseases cost employers and employees billions in lost productivity, wages and sick time every year. Additionally, employees who attempt to work while ill are less productive and risk infecting other people they come into contact with. Keeping your facility clean and disinfected can reduce the number of employees who …

A janitorial or cleaning business can earn a person a good living. But, there are liabilities and potential problems that must be dealt with. Having a good business plan and working procedures that avoid liability or worker injuries are good as a start. Carrying janitorial services insurance is another important …

In the modern world, glass windows are extensively used in buildings. Both commercial and residential building must use glass windows at some point. In most cities, some commercial buildings use glass windows in almost 70% of their visible walls. This is a big plus as it allows light to get …

Thinking about ways to start your own business without much hassle? One of the best low-cost business options is to start a small cleaning company. The demand for cleaning companies is increasing in both the private and public sector and you don’t need to have a lot of capital to …

Pexels – CCO Licence Contrary to popular belief, becoming an entrepreneur doesn’t always require a hefty sum of money. It’s easy to look at successful entrepreneurs, see their financial success, and assume that starting a business requires significant capital. However, there are plenty of reasons and examples to show that …

When you’re running any kind of business that exists in any kind of physical space in the real world, you need to be considerate of the kind of work environment then you’re creating. Far too often business owners take their work environments for granted and assume that their employees are …

If you’ve ever moved home, you’ll already know how stressful it is. Adding the stress of actually selling your home beforehand can be an exciting but extremely daunting thought at the same time. And, if you’ve got a family with small children to take of as well, it becomes even …

Business owners should spend a little time and resources on engaging the local community. Developing good relationships here is important with the local residents and the other businesses. This is the space where you run your business, and you are likely to need staff from the local area, so you …

Pexels. CCO Licensed. Flooring is an important aspect to consider when refurbishing or designing a workplace. There are so many different types of flooring that you can opt for – some of which may be better suited to certain industries or spaces. This post lists some of the big things …

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are at risk for a variety of different types of damage. Whether it’s a theft, a rainstorm, water damage, or electrical issues, you need to be prepared. By taking the proper precautions and securing your premises, you can help minimize the risk of something …

Not wasting time is the essence of every success story. Time is one of your most valuable resources as a business. Unfortunately, it has a tendency to be highly volatile. Therefore, it’s essential for companies to have a plan of action to make the most of every 24 hours.  Time-saving …

When it comes to your priority list for business success there will be a few items on the checklist that automatically spring to mind, profitability, overheads, efficiency, and so on. However, one important factor that is very commonly overlooked is that of well-maintained business premises. Your business premises is vitally …

When you consider the way that your business looks, are you thinking about it from your perspective or the perspective of your clients and customers? Really, you should be looking at your home from every perspective, which means that you have to pretend you’re in the shoes of someone else. …

The concept of retail space safety has come a long way in pandemic times. Ensuring protection from the virus is the top priority for businesses as they reopen in the new normal. But you need to think beyond social distancing and crowd curbs to make your retail store safe for …

Pests, especially flying insects and rodents can be a particularly worrying concern in the workplace. Whilst they are undoubtedly an issue all year round, the problem of pests can be exacerbated in the summer when the weather becomes warmer. Many of these pests may well be mostly harmless, but they …