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RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Guy Mingo Shares Future Industry Insights


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Prioritizing Team Growth for Company Success


RISING TO THE TOP November 2024
Strategies for Success at Marsden Services


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Sally Schopmeyer Sets Award-winning Standard for Mentorship


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Cesar Chapiama Named as Building Service Employee of the Year


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
BSCAI Announces Nathalie Doobin Receives Leadership Award


INDUSTRY AWARD RECOGNITION November 2024
Celebrating the 2024 CLEAN Award Winners



STRATEGIZING GROWTH AND EFFICIENCY October 2024
Strategic Approach for BSC Growth and Efficiency





















FINDING THE IDEAL JANITORIAL TEAM PLAYER July 2024
Identify Top Candidates with 5 Effective Interview Questions



























BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
How Fine-tuning Cart Organization Pays Dividends


BENEFITS OF IMPROVED CLEANING CARTS FOR FRONTLINE STAFF May 2024
Cleaning Cart Improvement Tips for BSCs



RE-EVALUATING CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS May 2024
Win New Customers Through Improved Communications





FROM THE EDITOR: UNDERSTANDING LABOR LAWS May 2024
How Labor Laws Put Strain on Contractors


































BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2024
How to Treat Your Business Like an Investment


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS January 2024
BSCAI Conference a Big Winner in Vegas 





A JOURNEY THROUGH GENERATIONS January 2024
How Bee-Clean Acquired Heritage Building Maintenance


A JOURNEY THROUGH GENERATIONS January 2024
BSCAI President Reflects on Career in Cleaning


FROM THE EDITOR: RAISING THE TIDE January 2024
Why Collaboration Wins in Commercial Cleaning




ELITE BSC: GROWING YOUR JANITORIAL SERVICES BUSINESS January 2024
Growing a Business is a Marathon, Not a Sprint






CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSC Rewarded for Industry Involvement



CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSCAI Names Recipient of Most Prestigious Award


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
Recognizing the Building Service Employee of the Year


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
UG2’s Maria Tueros Leads the Charge on Training Opportunities



CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
GRBS Provides Opportunities for Perseverance


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
Emerging Leader Finds Success, Inspiration Through Mentorship


CELEBRATING THE 2023 CLEAN AWARD WINNERS November 2023
BSCAI Names 2023 CLEAN Award Winners



BSCAI MEMBER NEWS November 2023
What M&A Buyers Look for in a BSC 








IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
Training and Tools Make Tackling Tough Jobs Easier


IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
How the Right Equipment Makes Tasks Safer



BE AN ELITE BSC November 2023
Lessons Learned from Leading During Covid



FROM THE EDITOR: THE BENEFITS OF GIVING November 2023
How Giving Back Benefits Communities and BSCs Alike








FROM THE EDITOR: PROVIDING THE RIGHT TOOLS October 2023
The Importance of Equipment During Employee Onboarding




BE AN ELITE BSC October 2023
Strategies for Stopping Negative Self-Talk 



ISSA NORTH AMERICA LANDS IN LAS VEGAS  October 2023
A BSC’s Guide to ISSA North America 2023 




BSCAI RECONVENES IN VEGAS  October 2023
What to Expect at BSCAI’s Contracting Success Conference  
























SANITARY MAINTENANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE August 2023
Showcasing the 1980s and its Impact on Jan/San















ELITE BSC: CLOSING THE CIRCLE ON COMPLAINTS July 2023
Simple Steps BSCs Can Use to Handle Customer Complaints


FROM THE EDITOR: KEEPING AN OPEN MIND ON AI  July 2023
How BSCs Should Approach AI













LEADERSHIP: WHAT FIRST-TIME LEADERS NEED TO KNOW May 2023
Three Things First-Time Leaders Need to Know








ELITE BSC: HOW MANY FIELD MANAGERS DO I NEED? May 2023
Determining the Appropriate Number of Cleaning Field Managers




IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
Tips for Staffing, Marketing Exterior Marketing Services


IN THE FIELD: USING EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AS A UNIQUE SELLING POINT May 2023
How Exterior Maintenance Offerings Can Set BSCs Apart



FROM THE EDITOR: BRANCHING OUT BEYOND CLEANING May 2023
The Importance of Value-Added Services for BSCs








4/11/2023
WOW! BMS Joins NSA





FROM THE EDITOR: REAPING THE REWARDS OF RECOGNITION March 2023
Emerging Leader Awards Highlight Importance of Employee Appreciation




MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Why Electrostatic Technology is Making a Splash








BE AN ELITE BSC: HOW TO SELL A PRICE INCREASE March 2023
Tips BSCs Can Use to Sell a Price Increase 







2/14/2023
ABFS Joins NSA










CONTINUING A LEGACY January 2023
BSCAI President Shares Goals for 2023







KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
How Warranty and Training Options Impact Equipment Purchasing



KEY FACTORS WHEN BUYING OR LEASING FLOOR EQUIPMENT January 2023
Buying vs. Leasing Equipment: What You Need to Know



RECOGNIZING STANDOUT BSC'S November 2022
Celebrating Building Service Contractor CLEAN Award Winners













SUSTAINABILITY AND ESG STUDY January 2023
Survey Outlines BSC/Facility Sustainability and ESG Goals


























PERSISTENCE PERSONIFIED August 2022
ESS Clean CEO Turns Challenges into Success Stories









8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA




















LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL June 2022
2022 BSC Market Report Shows Promising Industry Trends





SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Tackle Recruiting and Retention Challenges Head-On


SHARING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS April 2022
Successful BSC Shares Cleaning Business Tips



BUILDING A FOUNDATION April 2022
BSC Lays a Foundation for Long-Term Success















FROM THE EDITOR: AVOIDING THE BLAME GAME April 2022
BSCs Manage Turnover With Strong Leadership













THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR BSCS February 2022
6 Steps To Ensure Employee Safety


THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR BSCS February 2022
How To Market Your Safety Program To Employees



DOOBIN TAKES THE LEAD February 2022
BSCAI President Nathalie Doobin Shares 2022 Plans


BE AN ELITE BSC February 2022
3 Steps For Improving Workload Management



2021 BSCAI CLEAN AWARD WINNERS February 2022
2021 BSCAI CLEAN Award Winners Recognized




















O WORKER, WHERE ART THOU? November 2021
Overcoming Staffing Struggles And Improving Retention


IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY November 2021
Honoring The 2021 BSCAI CLEAN Award Winners



IN THE FIELD: TEAMING UP November 2021
Exclusivity Contracts On The Rise



BEYOND THE BID November 2021
Educating Customers On Bidding Software


BEYOND THE BID November 2021
Following Through On Agreed Proposals









BE AN ELITE BSC: 5 COMPONENTS FOR A HEALTHY SALES PIPELINE November 2021
Building A Steady Sales Flow For Company Growth


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK November 2021
Cleaning Cost And Frequency Data Improves BSC Operations





BSCAI MEMBER NEWS October 2021
New Technologies Don’t Leave BSCs In The Dust






BSCAI WINS BIG IN VEGAS October 2021
Contracting Success Highlights Education


BSCAI WINS BIG IN VEGAS October 2021
BSCAI Event Highlights Networking Opportunities





















BSCAI: GEAR UP FOR CONTRACTING SUCCESS August 2021
BSCAI Announces 3-Day Hybrid Conference







BE AN ELITE BSC June 2021
4 Keys To Closing Sales


BSCAI EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2021 SETS NEW ATTENDANCE RECORD June 2021
Business Tips Shared At Live BSCAI Event



FROM THE EDITOR: SURVEY OFFERS SNAPSHOT OF BSC MARKET June 2021
Diversified Services Key To BSC Profits





EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: GREG BUCHNER ON THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF 2021 April 2021
CleanOffice CEO Talks Pandemic, BSCAI Events


THIS TEAM HAS A CRISIS CAPTAIN IN JILL DAVIE April 2021
Simplifying Cleaning Schedules


SELECTING THE RIGHT BACKPACK VACUUM April 2021
Tips For Purchasing Backpack Vacuums


SELECTING THE RIGHT BACKPACK VACUUM April 2021
Ergonomic Backpack Vacuum Features


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2021
4M Building Solutions' Hernan Segura Honored


SET THE COURSE April 2021
How To Recruit And Retain Clients


SET THE COURSE April 2021
Earn Customer Trust Through Consulting


FROM THE EDITOR: SPEAK UP AND GO FOR IT April 2021
Confidence Is Key To Cold Calling








EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS: JOHN LEIFERMAN, CEO OF TEAM SOFTWARE October 2020
TEAM Software CEO Discusses Industry Trends


SEASON TWO OF CONTRACTING CONVERSATIONS IS NOW LIVE October 2020
BSCAI's Podcast Returns





DISINFECTION COURSE OUTLINES ELEVATED STANDARDS August 2020
Earn A COVID-19 Safety & Disinfection Certificate



POSITIONING BSCS FOR PANDEMIC SALES August 2020
Avoiding Predatory Business During Outbreak


BSCAI MEMBER NEWS August 2020
Contracting Conversations Podcast Launches



OPTIMIZING FLOOR CARE August 2020
Keys To A Successful Floor Care Program


REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL CONTRACTING SUCCESS+ CONFERENCE August 2020
BSCAI Conference Goes Virtual



CREATING AN IDEAL CUSTOMER PROFILE August 2020
Decide Who And Who Not To Sell To


FACES OF THE FRONTLINE August 2020
California Janitor Excels With Team-Oriented Approach


FROM THE EDITOR August 2020
First Impressions Key To Facility Reopening







BSCAI'S COMMERCIAL CLEANING RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 April 2020
BSCAI's Commercial Cleaning Resources For COVID-19






A QUICK INTRODUCTION February 2020
Zudonyi Takes Over As Editor-In-Chief








FIVE TIPS FOR BETTER BIDS November 2019
Accurate Bidding And Estimating Key To Bottomline Growth


FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK November 2019
Weltin Moves On To Cover Facility Maintenance



A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning’s Role In Public Health


A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning And Disinfecting Must Be Done In Two Steps



SHOULD JANITORS RECEIVE RAISES EACH YEAR? October 2019
When To Give Janitors High Wages



PROTECTING CLIENTS DURING COLD AND FLU SEASON October 2019
How To Start An Infection Control Program







PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
Embrace Cordless Vacuum Cleaners


PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
The Benefit Of Cordless Backpacks









THE RISE OF ROBOTS August 2019
Cleaning Robots Drive Business Innovation



SHOULD YOU ‘CRUSH’ YOUR COMPETITION? August 2019
Support Your Industry 'Rivals'







DISINFECT FASTER WITH ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY June 2019
Electrostatic Sprayers Reduce Sickness, Save Time


BE AN ELITE BSC June 2019
Can Cleaning Accounts Be Too Small?




TIME TO EMBRACE DASHBOARD SOFTWARE June 2019
Fix Flaws With Business Intelligence Dashboard Software


INDUSTRY STATISTICS April 2019
2019 Building Service Contractor Market Report




FACES OF THE FRONTLINE April 2019
Chicago Janitor Keeps Coworkers, Customers Happy



APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability


CLEAN BUILDINGS EXPO SET TO DEBUT IN BALTIMORE February 2019
Free Industry Trade Show Nears


NEW YEAR, NEW LEADER February 2019
BSCAI President Talks Goals For 2019



CORDLESS BACKPACK VACUUM SAVES ON LABOR February 2019
A Purchase That Helps Business Grow



HOW BSCS CAN CREATE A SCALABLE MODEL November 2018
A Blueprint To Help Business Expand


BIG SHOES TO FILL November 2018
Start Leadership Succession Planning Today


FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK November 2018
Report Helps Determine Ideal Cleaning Cost


PRESTIGIOUS HONORS November 2018
BSCAI CLEAN Awards Given To Industry Elite


FROM THE EDITOR November 2018
IoT Takes A Step Forward




REDUCING SLIP-AND-FALL HAZARDS September 2018
Floor Chemical Examinations Lessen Falls



BSCAI GOES BIG IN DALLAS September 2018
Conference Educates Building Service Contractors



NEW HOST CITY FOR ISSA SHOW September 2018
Speakers, Innovative Products Highlight ISSA Show North America



GREAT LEADERS OWN THEIR DECISIONS August 2018
Book By Navy SEALS Provides Tools For Commercial Cleaning Heads


THE POWER OF PEERS August 2018
Peer-To-Peer Networking Helps Solve Issues





BOOK CLUB June 2018
Life Lessons From The Janitor





THREE WARNING SIGNS OF BAD CUSTOMERS June 2018
How Building Service Contractors Can Spot Good Clients






HIRING THE RIGHT MANAGER April 2018
Identifying Desirable Leadership Qualities


FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK April 2018
CBE Will Bring BSCs And Facility Executives Together


VACANCY DUE TO IMMIGRATION April 2018
Turnover Would Hamper Commercial Cleaning Services





SUCCESS STARTS WITH LEAP OF FAITH February 2018
Steve Harvey Book Helps Business Leaders, BSCs "Jump" Toward Success



MEET BSCAI'S NEW LEADER FOR 2018 February 2018
A Conversation With BSCAI's New Leader For 2018










FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK June 2017
Schools Still Tough Market For Contract Cleaners
The education market has been BSCs’ largest target for growth, but there has been minimal market gain

FROM THE EDITOR April 2017
Changing Trends For Contract Cleaning Customers
These trends will likely cause a number of changes for end users in the next few years

WORTHY OF PRAISE November 2016
Cleaning Contractors Earn Praise From Their Own With CLEAN Awards
The BSCAI CLEAN Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the contract cleaning market









FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK April 2016
Meet The Contracting Profits Advisory Board




WAGE LEGISLATION AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTRACT CLEANING November 2015
What Overtime, Minimum Wage Changes Mean For Contract Cleaners



ISSA/INTERCLEAN RETURNS TO SIN CITY September 2015
Las Vegas Welcomes Building Service Contractors for ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015






HOW DO YOUR CLEANING FREQUENCIES STACK UP? August 2015
What Facility Executives Expect From Cleaning Contractors - Member Content


LOW-MOISTURE CLEANING REDUCES THE NEED FOR HOT-WATER EXTRACTION August 2015
Contract Cleaners Find Low-Moisture Methods Effective For Interim Carpet Care, Maintenance



MAJOR CHANGE COMING TO FEDERAL MARKET February 2015
Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative Targets Government Contractors






GETTING INSIDE YOUR CUSTOMER'S HEAD August 2014
From Facility Manager To Building Service Contractor








FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct


FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?



CALCULATE THE RIGHT PRICE April 2014
BSCs Invest In Workloading Software, Education


CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
GSA Proposes Changes To JanSan Requisition Channels


CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
What Is The Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative?



CAPITOL GAINS, DISTRIBUTOR LOSSES May 2014
Critics Question JanSan FSSI's Benefits



IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Reduce Worker Injuries With Water-fed Cleaning Poles


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Purified Water Leaves Windows Streak-free


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Automatic Window Cleaning Systems Save Time and Money


IN THE FIELD: WINDOW CARE February 2014
Clean Glass Faster With Self-climbing Window Washer Tools


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
More Buildings Are Outsourcing Facility Operations


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Avoiding Third-party Cleaning Contracts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
BSCs Join Forces With Facility Management Firms


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Branding BSCs As Valuable Cleaning Experts


COVER STORY: ARE FACILITY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TAKING OVER THE WORLD? February 2014
Make Cleaning Professional


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Avoid Cleaning Downtime With Regular Battery Maintenance


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Flooded Batteries Top AGM, Gel Types


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Cleaning Battery Terminals


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Don't Forget To Water Your Batteries


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Charging Lead Acid Batteries


IN THE FIELD: PROLONGING BATTERY LIFE IN FLOOR EQUIPMENT February 2014
Additional Battery Maintenance Tips


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Developing A Winter Floor Care Program


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
The Key To Protecting Floors Is Proper Matting


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Maintain Floors By Increasing Cleaning Frequency


IN THE FIELD: WINTERTIME PRESENTS FLOOR CLEANING CHALLENGES November 2013
Scrubbing And Stripping: Sprucing Up Floors For Spring


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Paul Greenland Leads Aetna Building Maintenance Into A New Era


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
From Washing Floors To Aetna Company President


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
'Think Green, Think Aetna'


BSC PROFILE: LEADING BY EXAMPLE November 2013
Aetna Reinvents Itself As A Facility Maintenance Organization



IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Prevent Grout Cleaning Mistakes


IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Grout Cleaning Tips


IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Removing Odor From Floor Grout


IN THE FIELD: BEST PRACTICES FOR GROUT CLEANING November 2013
Grout Cleaning Tools


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED Gets A Makeover


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Green Cleaning Loses LEED EBOM Credit


SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
LEED EBOM v4 Expands Green Cleaning Prerequisite



SUSTAINABILITY: LEED V4 November 2013
Additional LEED EBOM v4 Updates


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Must-have Vacuum Attachments


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Increase Cleaning Efficiency With Backpack Vacuums


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Foot Traffic, Floor Surface Dictate Vacuum Cleaning Frequencies


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Are Extra Vacuum Features Worth The Cost?


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: VACUUMS November 2013
Reap The Benefits of Ergonomic Vacuums


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
BSCs Add Lucrative Upholstery Cleaning Services


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Know Your Fibers Before Launching Commercial Upholstery Business


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Hot-water Extraction Popular Method For Upholstery Cleaning


IN THE FIELD: UPHOLSTERY CARE October 2013
Upholstery Care Includes Cubicles, Office Furniture


IN THE FIELD: FLOOR CARE October 2013
Concrete Flooring Regains Popularity


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Feel The Difference With High Quality Foam Hand Soap


IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Boost Hygiene — And Your Business — With Luxurious Hand Soaps


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Disinfecting For Health


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Establishing Cleaning and Disinfecting Frequencies In Contracts


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Getting Building Occupants Involved In Office Cleanliness


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Creating Sustainable Cleaning Bids


SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Embracing Sustainable Practices In Business



SUSTAINABILITY STANDS OUT August 2013
Seal The Deal With Cleaning Case Studies



LEFT OUT IN THE COLD August 2013
Standards For Green Ice Melt Are Lacking


IN THE FIELD: ERGONOMIC MOPPING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUE June 2013
Reduce Injuries With Ergonomic Mops


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Building Healthcare Cleaning Services



CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
Back To The Music Business — Sort Of


CLEANING TAKES CENTER STAGE June 2013
After A Sour Note, A Second Chance At Success



HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
BSCs Expand Infection Control Services



THE SOCIAL NETWORK April 2013
BSCs Tap Into Social Media to Attract Talent





PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Revised OSHA Walkway Requirements on the Horizon


February 2013
Embracing Service Tracking Software Takes Time
Employees must be trained and comfortable with the technology

February 2013
Janitorial Inspection Software Gives Held’s Janitorial an Edge
BSCs use janitorial inspection software to streamline business and improve customer relations

February 2013
BSCs Improve Business with Cleaning Inspection Software Programs
Provides owners, customers with valuable data and solutions



April 2012
Subcontracting Pest Control Services
When diversifying into pest control, BSCs may want to consider partnering with a local pest management company

June 2011
One-Stop Shop
BSCs are realizing new income streams by introducing a wide array of services: from grounds care and pest control to restoration and security

June 2011

Distributors can create new revenue streams by targeting government accounts

COVER STORY October 2010
Underground Economy
Illegal subcontracting and worker misclassification: the cleaning industry's dirty little secrets





DIVERSIFICATION May 2008
Diversify Services According To Facility Manager Needs
Being in tune with the outsourcing needs of customers helps BSCs diversify for success

COVER STORY April 2008
Fighting The Good Fight
Five Tips On How Custodial Managers Can Combat The Outsourcing Threat


COVER STORY November 2007
Anatomy Of A Purchase
How sophisticated is the purchasing process? A look at how end users buy




BUSINESSCENTER September 2007
How To Raise Prices Without Losing Customers



















SALES November 2006
Renegotiating Contracts
Maintain strong customer ties and manage expectations for successful renegotiation










MARKETPLACE January 2005
Government Contracts: Cleaning for Uncle Sam
More government facilities are outsourcing services, but does your company qualify?

COVER STORY July 2004
Bad Apples
Illegal subcontracting's continuing impact on the BSC industry

March 2004
Sub-Plots
Story Lines Behind Successful Subcontracting

EDITORIAL March 2004
A Second Look At Subcontracting