Anago of Western PA Franchisees Learn Advanced Bidding, Estimating and Selling

For Immediate Release:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – January 21, 2013 – The Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for January 2013 gave Anago of Western PA Franchisees the opportunity to delve further into the Bidding, Estimating and Selling Process than they are provided with as part of their initial Franchise Orientation.  Today’s meeting addressed issues such as: Finding qualified prospects, Making a good first impression, Overview of Professionalism, Information Gathering, How to Measure a Building, Determining Production Rate, Determining Bid Rate, Putting together a proposal/contract, Delivering the bid, etc.

Attendees also split into two groups to practice what they learned and develop a proposal for cleaning the Anago of Western PA office.

“It is important for our franchisees to be armed with the knowledge of how to bid on buildings.  This gives them the opportunity to procure contracts on their own, in addition to the contracts provide through the Anago Regional Support Office; generating a higher income potential,” stated Vice President of Anago of Western PA Bill Ross.

The meeting was held on January 21, 2013 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017) and was conducted by Anago of Western PA Owner’s David and Bill Ross. Lunch, courtesy of Anago of Western PA, was provided following the meeting.

Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Phone: (412) 257-3060

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Anago of Western PA Announces January Franchise Owner’s Meeting

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – January 7, 2013 –Anago of Western PA is pleased to announce that the next monthly franchise Owner’s Meeting has been scheduled on the 2013 calendar. 

The January Franchise Owner’s Meeting will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 11am – 1pm at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  The topic for the meeting will be “Advanced Bidding and Estimating”. The goal of the meeting is for the Franchise Owner’s to gain a solid  understanding of the Commercial Cleaning bidding process, and can feel comfortable enough with the process to bid on accounts on their own.

“All Anago of Western PA Franchise Owner’s are given a basic session on Bidding and Estimating as part of their New Franchise Orientation.  For some of our Franchise Owner’s that was nearly ten year ago, so this will serve as a great refresher,” states Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross.  “Additionally we are going to cover some more advanced topics during this meeting, as well as answer Franchise Owner’s questions about how we come up with the pricing that we use.”

The meeting will be held at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  Lunch will be provided following the meeting, compliments of Anago of Western PA. All Anago of Western PA Unit Franchise Owners should attend.  Anyone else wishing to attend should contact Anago of Western PA President David Ross at (412) 257-3060.

Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202

Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Ph: 412-257-3060



Anago of Western PA Franchise Owners’ Celebrate 2012 and Prepare for 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – December 19, 2012 – The Anago of Western PA Annual Franchise Owner’s Year-End Awards Banquet took place today as awards for exceptional performance were given out, new opportunities for 2013 were announced, and a guest speaker discussed trends in small businesses.

The key-note speaker for the event was James Merante, Owner of Padgett Business Systems, he spoke about “Planning and Preparing Your Small Business for 2013”.

“The turnout for today’s event is truly a testament to the dedication that our Franchisees have to the Anago System,” states Bill Ross, Vice President of Anago of Western PA, “Between the timely and poignant information provided by our speaker, the great comradery amongst the Franchisees, and the delicious lunch that was provided, everyone that attended walked away a winner!”

Before lunch, 2012 Year End Awards were handed out, including fifteen winners of “12 Months, No Service Complaints”, five winners of “Greatest Contribution of the Anago System, one “High Grossing Franchise 2012” and the coveted award for “Franchise of the Year”.  Each winner received a plaque and a restaurant gift certificate.

Along with the Year End Awards, additional door prizes were given out including a gift certificate to the Cheesecake Factory courtesy of DH Bertenthal and Sons Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies, a basket of cleaning supplies and an Outback Steakhouse gift card courtesy of The Colker Company Janitorial Supplies, and a Tennant Backpack Vacuum courtesy of Anago of Western PA.

A catered lunch was provided for all attendees including Anago Franchise Owners, their families and the Anago of Western PA Office Staff.

The banquet took place on December 19, 2012 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Cornerstone at Tonidale: 7011 Old Steubenville Pike US 22-30 W., Oakdale, PA 15071.

Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Phone: 412-257-3060

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Anago of Western PA Participates in "Operation Troop Employment" to Help Veterans Find Jobs and Business Opportunities

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – May 15, 2012 – Anago of Western PA representatives worked today to help US Military Veterans find job and business opportunities by participating in the 2012 Operation Troop Employment Job Fair and Expo and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland.

Anago of Western PA was one of over 40 participating companies at the event that acknowledged that value of work ethic and skills that a Veteran acquires as being part of the US Military System.  A key note address was given by Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Purple Heart Recipient Rocky Blier.

“Veterans Affairs are important to us and they should be to all Americans.” according to Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross, “Some folks today were just looking for a decent job, but we had plenty of interest from Veterans that were ready to start their own business.  Anago of Western PA can help make that dream a reality, and even offer a discount on purchasing an Anago Franchise through our participation in the VetFran Initiative.”

The meeting was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland (4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213).

Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Ph: 412-257-3060

Anago Cleaning Systems Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities

    POMPANO BEACH, FL, January 27, 2012 - Anago Cleaning Systems is pleased to support the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) of Fort Lauderdale. The House is a temporary "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children who are being treated at local South Florida pediatric hospitals. The House provides lodging, meals and support to these families during their difficult times.

Many of these families travel far from their homes to get the best treatment for their children. The House provides their services at little or no cost to these families for extended periods of time. Their philosophy is that when a child is hospitalized, the love and support of family is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed. By staying at a Ronald McDonald House, parents can also better communicate with their child's medical team and focus on the health of their child, rather than worrying about grocery shopping, cleaning, or cooking meals. RMHC's Global Policy states that families are never turned away - if it's not possible to pay, the fee is waived. Today there are over 300 Ronald McDonald Houses across the world.

Anago Cleaning Systems' employees collectively donated cash and supplies for the Ronald McDonald House. The company then matched their donations. In late December, a group of Anago employees visited the House. Stacy Celestin of RMHC described the experience - "I watched a group of astonishing people spread the love in their hearts with the children and their families here at the Ronald McDonald House. We greatly appreciate all the efforts and dedication of Anago Cleaning Systems. As members of the South Florida community, they made it their mission to give back to the families residing here." For more information on how you can help Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit www.rmhc.com.

Anago Cleaning Systems is one of the Fastest Growing Franchises in the U.S., according to Entrepreneur Magazine and one of the top privately-held companies in the U.S. for 2011 according to Inc. Magazine.

Master and Unit Franchise opportunities are available across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.AnagoUSA.com.