January 1st obviously ushers in a New Year. It’s a time that many reflect upon their previous accomplishments and failures. Then we look forward vowing to correct or not to repeat our failures. We also plot and plan for the time to come. Each of us has goals and aspirations. We should always strive to achieve them. If you are not moving forward, then it is inevitable that you will become stagnate or worse yet begin to move backwards. So, after all that reflection, we usually come up with New Year Resolutions. They come in a variety of purposes, personal, family, business and community among them.
The following passage was written by Bishop John H. Vincent in 1909. It is appropriate not only on New Years Day but every day of our lives: “I will this day try to live a simple, sincere and serene life. I will repel promptly every thought of discontent, anxiety, discouragement, impurity and self-seeking. I will cultivate cheerfulness, magnanimity, charity and the habit of silence. I will exercise economy in expenditure, carefulness in conversation, diligence in appointed service, fidelity to every trust and a child-like trust in God.” Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 29, 2023
Happy New Year
Friday, December 22, 2023
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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December 25th is celebrated as a religious (by a majority of Christians) and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world. For Christians, it is marked as the day Jesus Christ was born in the town of Bethlehem. Some believe Jesus was the Son of God or a prophet or others have no belief either way. No matter what your beliefs are, take time to reflect upon the meaning of Christmas. It is a time that promotes Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, December 15, 2023
EXPERT
There is an old adage that says an “expert” is anyone that is more than 50 miles from home. So how does that relate to the Cleaning Professional who is working in their market area inside that 50 mile radius? A cleaner may be the best. They may be adept and skilled in all the latest techniques and procedures. But unless those abilities are communicated, unfortunately that cleaner will rarely be considered an “expert” beyond their customer base. So how does one achieve that “expert” status? Well, certainly advertising can extoll the skills of the cleaner. However, the cleaner must also be able to communicate to their customers and inquiries those skills. These communications may come in many forms. One of which is verbal presentations coupled with demonstrations. For example, consider offering a local church a credit of $25.00 per person towards cleaning services for every person that attends a demonstration of cleaning at the church. What better place to spread the word. Be sure that not only is your presentation polished but your truck, equipment and yourself are polished and therefore will portray you as an “expert”. Related Articles and Information:
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Thursday, December 07, 2023
Remember Pearl Harbor
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Became the battle cry of WW II as President Roosevelt (FDR) uttered these words, “Sunday, December 7, 1941, a day that will live in infamy.” Thus on that fateful morning, the United States was propelled into WW II by the attack that took place as our Pacific Fleet lay at anchor. The last known Survivor, Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, celebrated his 102nd Birthday in September. As we commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, a thought comes to mind. Will “Remember Pearl Harbor,” ”Remember the Maine” and “Remember the Alamo” become forgotten or irrelevant. Will 9/11 succumb to the same fate? Not because those that were there or were aware of it are gone. But because those events have been relegated to the back pages of History books or are routinely ignored by many schools as they “preach” not “teach.” Unfortunately, there has been a tremendous cost in the loss of lives in these tragic events. Thank God for our brave troops and first responders who have been involved in them. In this land of plenty and freedoms, with all of our problems, people still yearn to come to live here. However, please remember “Freedom is not free.” 
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Friday, December 01, 2023
KNOW YOUR MARKET
Statistics place the United States population at approximately 326.7 million people. Of course, this is based about census data. So more than likely, it is higher than that. How much higher is obviously speculation. Whatever the number is, a Small Business should know its market and base its advertising to cultivate that market. Certainly a market may cross over many demographics. However more often than not, one particular demographic will generate the majority of the income and consequently the success of a Company. A Carpet Cleaning Company’s main demographic is a composite of a portion of the population that fits this profile.
This demographic will possess the means and the needs which are necessary to purchase cleaning and other services. They tend to not be of the “Do It Yourself” category. They travel but not to the extreme, they frequent restaurants although meal delivery has increased greatly. Ultimately, their home is their “castle”, their “fortress of solitude”, their “refuge” from everyday trials and tribulations. Therefore, they will strive to keep it looking and being as “perfect” as possible. Take all of this into account as you advertise and market your services. These people have money to spend and will spend it with those Companies that provide high quality services. They will also spend it with a Company that offers services at competitive prices. You don’t have to be the cheapest but don’t price yourself out of your market. Related Articles and Information:
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