It's something plenty of small business owners have said, particularly when they're just starting out in their own real office for the first time. "Getting a cleaner in is expensive, and at this stage we need to save as much money as we can. Why not just do it ourselves? We all clean our homes, after all!"
Unbeknownst to the rookie, this is a major "famous last words" moment. There are a tonne of things that make this not as great an idea as it sounds--and here are five of the most compelling.
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Building a house can be a messy affair, which is why it's fortunate that the builder takes care of the cleaning. All the waste is piled into skip bins and is conveniently trucked away. But what about the interior of the home? In theory, your new home should be ready to move into, but this is not always the case. This is why you need to clarify the extent of the builders clean that is provided.
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In the business world, first impressions matter. If a potential client pays a visit to your office and perceives it as being unprofessional in any respect, it could negatively impact their interest in doing business with you. As such, it's important to do everything you can to ensure that your premises looks professional and generally projects an image of success. Here are two ways to do this.
Hire a highly-skilled receptionist
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