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Brian W. Appleton (Author)
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PSI Successful Business Library January 20, 2001
The basic secret to succeeding in almost any business today seems elusive to many entrepreneurs, but it really is no mystery. My father once said to me, 'When it comes to starting a successful business, find a need and fill it.'

From Window Washing and Landscaping to Pest Control, Graffiti Removal, Maid Service, and Yacht Cleaning, there is good money to be made in the service industry. And Cleaning Up in Your Service Business is by far the most comprehensive guide to starting, running, and succeeding in a lucrative and personally satisfying service business.

Why start a service business? Because, as the author points out, service businesses can be started with relatively little investment and can provide individuals the opportunity to own a business in tune with their own interests. And, best of all, service businesses are among the fastest growing small businesses in the country.

In addition to sound start-up advice, sample forms, and important contact information, this book goes a step further than any other book of its kind. For each of the 30 separate businesses covered, the author lists detailed pricing recommendations for the service provided. This information is typically kept "secret" by franchisors who charge their franchisees hundreds--sometimes thousands--of dollars to learn what Brian Appleton gives his readers. This alone will make Cleaning Up in Your Service Business the resource book of choice for those thinking about starting their own service company


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About the Author

Brian Appleton has served as a consultant for many years, having started more than 125 businesses and corporations for other entrepreneurs. He began his own service business with just $450 and today it produces nearly $2 million in services a year. He currently designs and teaches college-level business courses and has developed a program helping prisoners to become employable and survive financially upon their release. He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: PSI Research (January 20, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555715370
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555715373
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,014,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Cleaning Up in Your Service Business" Cleans Up!!!, June 1, 2002
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Mark Tiroff (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cleaning Up in Your Service Business (PSI Successful Business Library) (Paperback)
I definitely recommend this book for all new entrepreneurs.

This book focuses on the application and implementation of real
world business theory, showing you step by step how to start a
service-oriented business.

The author provides telephone numbers, book references, and
lists several business opportunities that will help the reader
to get started right away in setting up a new business, if he/she so chooses.

An Excellent Read!

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Who turned on the lights?, March 14, 2001
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Daniel Riley (Charleston, SC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cleaning Up in Your Service Business (PSI Successful Business Library) (Paperback)
For the past three and a half years I have run a small service business in Charleston, SC. The service I provide mainly consists of window cleaning and glass replacement. So far my success at producing profit has been limited. It seems as though I am often asking myself "What am I doing wrong?"

As I read Brian Appleton's book, "Cleaning Up In Your Service Business" it was as though someone finally turned on the lights. For three and a half years I had sat in the dark, unable to see where my business was heading, and unable to control it.

This book explained what I need to do to make that profit I've been looking for. It is simple to read, and easy to understand. Each section clearly explains the progressive steps needed to run a successful service business. It also provides suggestions for diversifying, and bringing in needed capital during slow seasons.

I recommend this book to anyone looking to get started in the service industry. Or to those of you like me, who have a business that has not been producing the desired results - MONEY. By putting the principles found in "Cleaning Up In Your Service Business" to practice, I have already seen growth in my business, and profit margin.

Daniel Riley

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, November 6, 2011
This review is from: Cleaning Up in Your Service Business (PSI Successful Business Library) (Paperback)
This is a very helpful book. Helps you start from scratch. Sadly the writer has passed away and miss him dearly.
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