At the risk of sounding like an old person (I’m 61), I must ask: How are we to the year 2025 already? For those too young to remember — or not even born — it was kind of a big deal when we stopped putting “19” in front of years and started using “20,” as…
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By Tom Sellars, CEO, Sellars Absorbent Materials Any new business begins with a vision for a product or service. You identify a need in the marketplace and develop a way to fill the need. The idea might be a brand-new product or a better service. The product could be a significant enhancement to an existing…
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By Andrew Ashur, CEO, Lucid Bots, Inc. The cleaning industry is at a crossroads, facing a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. Innovation, particularly through robotics, is transforming how we approach one of the world’s most essential tasks—cleaning. By examining key questions about the role of technology in this field, we can better understand the…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Maintenance Sales News Editor The keys to developing long-lasting friendships and partnerships in business often include proper communication, establishing shared visions and goals, and celebrating milestones and successes. It’s a process that officials at Thornton Brothers have known and followed for decades, resulting in productive results since the company’s founding in 1939.…
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There is always a lot to see and do as a trade magazine editor during the annual ISSA Show North America, which recently took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by ISSA and organized by Informa Markets, the 2024 ISSA Show North America included over 600 exhibitors from across…
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By Robert Stewart, CEO, The M. Conley Company Water damage to carpets can occur from a broken pipe, a leaking roof or an overflowing appliance. While this is a common issue for businesses, there’s no need to panic. With the right approach, you can often save your carpets and restore them to their original condition.…
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By Stuart Proctor, Vice President of Marketing at ONYX Systems, LLC The Rise Of Polished Concrete As A Sustainable Flooring Option Concrete, a mix of cement, water, and aggregates, has been fundamental in construction for millennia. Polished concrete emerged in the 1990s as a niche flooring option due to the development of specialized machines that…
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By John McAlister, Vice President at The Beringer Group As a successful business owner, you are faced with important decisions every day, which can sometimes make it difficult to focus on the larger issues that impact your business. For example, when was the last time you considered how your business is taxed? Taking the time…
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By Lauren Belskie, Marketing Operations Manager for Imperial Dade Successfully navigating cold and flu season requires a heightened focus on hand and personal hygiene to ensure safe and productive environments. This is especially important for shared spaces like offices, schools, retail stores, and restaurants. Germs spread quickly and easily through these facilities because of the…
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Three tradeshow days, numerous educational and networking opportunities, panel discussions and guest speakers highlighted the 2024 ISSA Show North America, which recently took place for the second year in a row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, in Las Vegas, NV. According to ISSA, this year’s event included 600-plus exhibiting companies (of which 137 were…
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