Making Something Happen

Today's Blog is being published on the birthday of Elizabeth A. Bane, co-founder of Bane-Clene Corp in 1962.

That makes today's topic even more poignant. Since on February 4th, 1962, she and William F. Bane made something happen.

It has been said, "Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be overcome first." This simple but meaningful quotation, if it is fully understood, expresses the difference between success and failure. Also, the difference between large or small in business and achieving much or accomplishing little or nothing.

It has also been said "if you wait until all the traffic lights are green before you start a trip, you will never get started. Instead, you begin the trip and as you progress the lights change from red to green."

We need to chart a course, look for obvious obstacles and then progress. Of all the things we worry about, 95 percent never happen. If we spend this worrying time constructively, then there's no telling what we can accomplish.

Just as William and Elizabeth did in 1962.

Related carpet cleaning information on the Bane-Clene® web site:

1. A History of Cleaning Carpet
2. Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business
3. How It All Began
4. The 15 Factors of Success
5. Twenty Steps to Success
6. What makes a company successful

Thank you for reading Bane's Blog.

The Bane-Clene^® Team

Please read the latest issue of The Clene-Times^® at www.baneclene.com/clenetimes.html.

Building Loyalty

Over the years, America has lost many manufacturing jobs. There have been various reasons among those cheaper labor in another country, plants closing due to labor problems or a product becoming obsolete due to improved technology. Whatever the reason, there has been a lack of loyalty.

Loyalty is a two way street. Many companies treat employees like inventory rather than an asset. Employers and supervisors need to show understanding and compassion for their employees. Some examples are asking about family, complimenting for work well done or if profits allow paying bonuses.

Back to that two way street. Many employees are not working to their full potential. Therefore, they are robbing companies of profits and growth.

Building loyalty between management and staff will bring success to a company. Therefore, aiding growth and profitability.

Related carpet cleaning information on the Bane-Clene® web site:

1. Attitude
2. Happy Employees
3. It's all in our attitude

Thank you for reading Bane's Blog.

The Bane-Clene^® Team

Please read the latest issue of The Clene-Times^® at www.baneclene.com/clenetimes.html.

Company Culture

Large corporations develop a trait known as the "culture of the company". It is a sociological style incorporated into their day-to-day business activities.

Just as in society, a company's internal attitudes reflect the culture of the organization. Are those polite or crude, pleasant or rude, caring or cutthroat. Ultimately, these attitudes will then manifest themselves outside the office and will permeate the customer's environment.

It is therefore important that the smallest of companies begin to develop a culture on which the business will grow, as well as one that encourages that growth. The attitudes of the founding principals will be instilled in their employees.

Presuming these attitudes are positive, then the company has a formula for success and ultimately growth.

Related carpet cleaning information on the Bane-Clene® web site:

1. Attitude
2. Building Your Own Carpet Cleaning Business
3. Happy Employees
4. It's all in our attitude
5. The 15 Factors of Success
6. Twenty Steps to Success
7. What makes a company successful

Thank you for reading Bane's Blog.

The Bane-Clene^® Team

Please read the latest issue of The Clene-Times^® at www.baneclene.com/clenetimes.html.

Polls, Surveys and Other Intrusions

Maybe it's the elections and all the polls that have accompanied this political season. Or maybe it's that people might be feeling "used". Or perhaps they are growing weary of surveys.

Sometimes consumers do not like to be asked too many questions.

Therefore, great care must be exercised in talking to your customer whether on the phone or in person. You need to gather facts pertinent to their needs. However, you do not want to come across as pushy and or otherwise aggressive.

Most customers, when comfortable, will gladly and openly provide information. Allow them the opportunity to achieve that level of comfort. When they do, they will be more approachable for plus sales and other services you provide.

Remember we are in a customer's space.....always respect that space.

Related carpet cleaning information on the Bane-Clene® web site:

1. Phone Courtesy
2. Plus sales
3. Plus Sales - The Key to Success!
4. Telephone Etiquette
5. The 15 Factors of Success

Thank you for reading Bane's Blog^®.

The Bane-Clene^® Team

Please read the latest issue of The Clene-Times^® at www.baneclene.com/clenetimes.html.