Anago of Western PA Announces February Franchise Owner’s Meeting

 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – January 30, 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 February Franchise Owner’s Meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 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 “Understanding the Affordable Care Act and What it Means to Your Small Business”.

Richard Pearson of Risk Management Associates in Houston, PA will be answering the following frequently asked questions: What is the affordable care act? How does the affordable care act affect small business owners? What are my obligations to my part time employees? To my full time employees? What is the minimum hours/pay in which I will need to offer coverage? What is my obligation/requirement regarding my own health coverage as an individual small business owner? What are the benefits of providing healthcare opportunities to my employees? Do I need to provide (pay for) employee coverage or just provide access to coverage? Do I need to offer a family plan? What additional costs, if any, can part time employees expect to be deducted from their regular paycheck because of the affordable care act? What is a Health Insurance Exchange? What constitutes an “acceptable insurance policy”? What are the penalties for not having/offering coverage? What options are available to me for an individual policy?

“The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a historic piece of legislation for our country.” states Vice President Bill Ross.  “We want to make sure that our Franchise Owners are educated and informed about the impact that this law will have on their businesses.”

A representative from Aspire Benefits will also be discussing new Insurance Coverage options available to Anago Unit Franchise Owners.

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
Phone: 412-257-3060

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Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Want to know tips about spring cleaning? Ask Sarah Aguirre!

The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and our house still feels like it's stuck with winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the hectic seasons of spring and summer.

 

Spring Cleaning Checklists By Room

These tutorials help with any room in your home. Each tutorial gives a list of steps, tools and supplies needed, and tips to help you get the job done with special attention given to seasonal chores for this springy time of year. Use these checklists as a spring board to deep clean the areas of your home that really need extra attention. Skip items that have recently been cleaned and focus on the parts of your home that have been neglected all winter long.

• Kitchen Spring Cleaning
• Bathroom Spring Cleaning
• Living Areas Spring Cleaning
• Bedroom Spring Cleaning
• Dining Room Spring Cleaning

Clearing Clutter and Organizing During Spring Cleaning

One of the biggest parts of spring cleaning is getting rid of clutter that you don't need. Use these resources to clear out your stuff. Plan a garage sale. Learn how to box up items you don't need. Find out how to donate items that are taking up space. Take advantage of the natural urge that comes each spring to get rid of items that are weighing you down and begin fresh with a more streamlined lifestyle. While we may have a tendency to hoard and hold on to items in the winter, we generally are more ready to let go of clutter when spring arrives. Trust me. Cleaning will be a lot easier when the clutter is gone.

• Beginning Organization Steps
• 4 Container Clutter Method
• Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet
• Organizing A Community Garage Sale

Getting the Family Involved in Spring Cleaning

If you need a little help in your cleaning endeavors, try to get your family involved. Even the most unwilling helper can make a big difference in the work load. I know what you are thinking. It might actually seem easier to just do everything by yourself rather than try to get your family to help. Don't worry, we've got advice to deal with even those most reluctant helpers. This is actually a great time of year to get the entire family to work together. Try throwing on some music or establishing a family reward for when the work is done.

• Tips For Organizing Family Spring Cleaning Days
• Organizing a Family Garage Cleanup Day
• Get Rid of Garage Leftovers
• Reasons Your Family Won't Help With Chores
• 5 Easy to Set-Up Chore Charts
• 12 Tips for Chore Chart Success

Extra Spring Cleaning Chores

There are some special chores that need to be done seasonally. We ignore them for most of the fall and winter, but now it is time to bite the bullet and get these things clean. Even though these chores only need to be done once or twice a year, they will help your home run look better and run smoothly. Outdoor chores like cleaning grills, patios, and windows can be a little intimidating, but there are some simple tricks to keep the jobs manageable.

• Clean Patio Furniture
• Clean a Grill
• Wash Windows
• Storing Winter Clothes
• Spring Cleaning Chores
• Seasonal Cleaning List
• 6 Glass Cleaning Tips

Products to Use During Spring Cleaning

The cleaning aisles of our stores are stocked full of supplies to help you clean. But sometimes the variety can be overwhelming. Although you may be tempted to clean out the local store of all of their cleaning supplies, the real champions of spring cleaning are more basic supplies like a good all purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths.

• Basic Cleaning Supplies List
• Top 10 All Purpose Cleaners
• Homemade Window Cleaner
• 10 Ingredients for Homemade Cleaners
• Before You Buy Green Cleaning Supplies

Maintaining the Spring Cleaning

If you want some ideas to help you maintain the new cleanliness around your home these 15 minute cleanups can make that fresh feeling stay around for a long time. I love printing these out for my own kids. When things are broken down into 1-2 minute chores, all of us find tasks more simple to complete. It's amazing what 15 minutes can actually accomplish in a room.

http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/cleaning101/a/springclnngguid.htm

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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Cleaning Tips and Tricks: Disposable Cleaning Wipes

Want to know why it is important not to flush disposable cleaning wipes? Ask the Cleaning Proz! Everyone loves the convenience of cleaning their home with disposable cleaning wipes, but sometimes people do not realize the damage they can cause. Even though some wipes say “flushable” it does not mean they actual are designed to flush well.

            Check out more on why it is vital not to flush disposable wipes from the article “Don’t Flush Those Wipes” by the Cleaning Proz:

            Disposable wipes make everyday house cleaning a breeze. And of course they’re indispensable for baby bottoms! But please don’t flush them down the toilet– even if they are labeled “flushable.” The label simply means they will go down your toilet when flushed. What you need to be concerned about is what happens next. Unlike toilet paper, wipes do not disintegrate in water. They stay pretty much intact as they travel through the sewer pipes and can get caught on roots or other debris, increasing the likelihood of a clog. So, throw away any cleaning/disinfecting wipes, moist towelettes, personal hygiene products, etc., in the trash, never in your toilet.  Clogged sewer lines are ugly and expensive to fix. Trashing disposable wipes is such an easy way to prevent trouble.

Learning about this topic is great cleaning tips and tricks brought to you by the Cleaning Proz.

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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