They all say it …”if I worked with my wife/my husband, I’d kill him/kill myself!”  However, for the growing number of co-preneurial couples, this comment always elicits a knowing smile.  It’s a risky business to be sure, but deep down inside, many who consider it insanity are in awe and a bit envious.

"One month after marrying my second husband, he gave up a high level corporate job (CFO to an international publishing firm) to fulfill his entrepreneurial dream.  A stereotypical, hard-hitting New Yorker, he insisted he was ready and in need of a change. Then there was me. Three children at home, a pocketful of ideas and the dreamy nature of an artist, I was the yin to his yang. My new husband was convinced I should become his partner, not only in marriage, but also in business. We were best friends who never had enough time to spend together; his long commute was exhausting, and I was biting at the bit to get back into the working world. It seemed like a perfect solution.  So, with not much more than the glow of a newlywed, I agreed." -- Karen Grinter, Publisher/Partner American Window Cleaner Magazine

Procedures and rules employed at any given window cleaner’s jobsite and enforcing them are always paramount to a company’s success, but the nitty gritty of that and all other important aspects of what happens prior to getting there are often unknown or unthought of to startup companies as well as many seasoned veterans in this industry. The absence of set rules and procedures leaves any given company’s future in doubt. For that reason, herein, we cover the essence of jobsite procedures and enforcing work rules employed by some of the most professional in the industry...

Americans are undoubtedly facing one of the most difficult economies in recent history. As times get tough, everyone is looking for ways to cut back – to spend less, trim the fat, and identify efficiencies and savings opportunities. No one knows this better than the small business owner, and certainly those in the window cleaning industry are no exception.

But cutting costs is not as easy as it sounds. How does one reduce expenses while maintaining the same quality of products and services? And where are the best (and worst) areas to scale back?.... 

Need some help with sticky work-related situations? Had it with hassles and headaches caused by demanding clients? Desperate for answers about handling unreasonable customers? You have lots of company. ...