Labeling Financial Reporting as Fraudulent (3)
Criminal charges also were brought against Barry Minkow of ZZZZ Best company. Minkow’s carpet- cleaning company reported revenue growth from next to nothing to $50 million ... by author Mark Stevens, “In reality, the carpet-cleaning wizard had masterminded a complex Ponzi scheme [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 10:06:26
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How Do You Care for Your Home Carpets?
images2.jpg The hubby and I used to be proud owners of a Persian carpet ... for it, much less know of a company that does cleaning services for carpets. It was only recently that I realized that carpet cleaners companies exist. Too bad for me, I should have known better [more...]
Date: 2008-06-19 01:01:51
Anyone Remember ZZZZBest?
Convicted Felon Barry MinkowOriginally uploaded by tribble.orgIs There Life After Fraud? ... , one of the youngest people to bring a company public. ZZZZBest was a carpet cleaning company ... revenues. From a market cap of $300 million the company became worthless, and Minkow was sentenced [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 08:00:00
So many carpet cleaners in Jefferson City!
So many carpet cleaners in Jefferson City! January 9th, 2009 So you’re worried about trying to save money? Of course you are. So is everyone ... carpet cleaning companies in the Jefferson City area. I say “around” because I can never be sure ... -time, bona fide companies. When you call around to get a carpet cleaning estimate, how many [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 01:43:47
Half-Off Housecleaning
Deal available in Philly, NJ, Chicago, DC, NYC and LA : BidMyCleaning is a Web site that allows individuals to solicit bids from multiple maid, carpet cleaning and window cleaning companies. Through Halloween (i.e. THIS FRIDAY), you can get $50 off a... [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 16:10:27
Running A Home business & Working Full Time Outside Your Home
Very few people will claim they are bringing enough money home to meet all their needs and wants ... outlet. Or someone working for a carpet cleaning company starting a home business offering cleaning services part time as a home business. Being in conflict often forces the employee to make a choice [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 22:24:27
The Home Improvement Source
Sometimes time does not allow us to fix or improve the quality of our house plan. In this case, we have to find someone who will ... to fix your leaks. There are tree services, people who do remodeling, companies for decks and porches, carpet cleaning and painting services as well. Finding the perfect company for your needs [more...]
Date: 2008-07-04 09:36:18
A Guide to Flooring
by Qandishah Brown Choosing the right flooring for your home can be something very important ... a carpet but want this option for your flooring you can always rely on outer banks upholstery cleaning. Such things take the hassle out of carpet cleaning company outer banks and allow you to enjoy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:40:08
Canada: Do Not Call List Top 5 Key Tips
Many of you are searching for “Do Not Call List” so we thought we should show our much loved readers who we adore ... such as a carpet-cleaning company––that company can call you. • Telemarketers making exempt calls must ... political parties and their candidates, and • companies with whom you have an existing commercial [more...]
Date: 2008-09-30 14:18:28
Follow Up To The Yay Below
So the carpet cleaning was a huge success! The carpets look SOO NICE and even better, they aren't dirty anymore ... one of you? :-) The company I used specializes in chemical-free solutions, so I have no side-effects from the cleaning ... of the company, that I hadn't really been able to make the time back when I had two jobs seeing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 01:37:19
The List Goes On
Looking up home services does appear intimidating especially if it is your first time using such services ... when we were looking for a carpet cleaning company when we were still quite new in our place. Of course, household services do not end with carpet or home cleaners. At some point you’ll probably look [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 09:49:47
Picking the Right Flooring
by Qandishah Brown We dont usually give much thought to our home flooring but it is actually something very important ... you can always rely on upholstery cleaning outer banks. Such things take the hassle out of outer banks carpet cleaning company and allow you to enjoy . [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:52:39
Mold Spores
Mold Spores By admin | January 15, 2009 <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { ... funny story? Well, I had hired this company who did Placentia carpet cleaning to come to my house ... , my son came home from school with a new class project. They were studying mold spores, and each [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 11:43:48
Trade Show Management & Show Books
We have recently lost our Marketing Manager due to cut backs and I was given what’s called a “Show Book” to start filling out - wow. ... that had various deadlines for the forms to be turned in. Carpet Orders Cleaning Orders EAC Application Storage ... . There are many companies that are cutting back on on their marketing departments with the current [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 14:17:49
Sunday Links - 11-30-08
Stop Making Our Kids Sick; Make Chemicals Safe - It’s amazing to me that so few chemicals have actually be checked for safety ... cleaning with green cleansers. But for now it’s all too common for companies to pretend to be offering green products when they really aren’t. How to Green Your Carpet Cleaning - Carpet cleaners often [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 19:48:42
Carpet Cleaning Companies - Learn How to Keep Your Customers
We all spend huge sums of money telling people about the services we offer, attracting calls which eventually lead to a customer using your services, why not make sure that they call you again [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 10:16:21
Using Search Engine Optimisation to Generate Leads
by David B. Ascot Search engine Optimisation is ranking your website well in the free path of the search engines such as Google, Yahoo and NineMSN ... phrases likely to be something to the effect of “Carpet cleaning Sydney.” You can also use keyword ... complex, and many companies spend literally thousands of dollars to get this done for them. However, [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 12:10:56
A Little Rant
Today I spent all day cleaning carpets. Fun Fun!! Not Really! Now my back hurts. I would like to tell the carpet cleaner company that not everyone is 5 foot tall. That when your 5'6" it breaks your back to hunch over to hold the handle on it. Ugh! You would think they would [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:25:19
Marble/Stone Floor Care
Hi everyone, I am Ashley w/R.I.C. Our company has been in business since 1988 and specializes in carpet, tile, upholstery, water damage, window cleaning, etc. I am looking to expand our services to encompass marble and stone maintenance. If you have thoughts or experience on this subject please let me know. I also need to know how [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:10:07
Year Round Discounts Available For Veterans
Year Round Discounts Available For Veterans This listing is in no way complete, ... largest carpet cleaning franchise system, a division of Home Depot, announces its participation ... companies or products listed. Should you find inaccurate information listed, I would appreciate [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 07:31:39
Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers
It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk across his mothers white carpet and suddenly the hangers punctured the bag dripping gravy all over [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29
Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers
It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk across his mothers white carpet and suddenly the hangers punctured the bag dripping gravy all over [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29
My Pest Control Headaches Now Gone!
The previous house we had in Manila was a headache. The main reason we stayed there was because of its location ... and Carpet Cleaning Woes (1) ... . We have tried the services of several pest management companies and most of them would be effective [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 06:14:47
Don't rain on their green parade!
Non-profit advocate Institute for Liberty (IFL) released an announcement last week about how hypocritical green groups, ... by various various green advocates, clean tech groups and companies, politicians, celebrities, etc ... elements include limited signage, efficient lighting, a green carpet made with 100% renewable [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:55:31
Basic Survival Skills for Managing Gen Y
Digg3.com - Young people are gathering en masse on line to collaborate ... to start up your own carpet cleaning business. The next step is to ask yourself an important question ... , you get a percentage of the sale. Services companies will pay you for lead generation too. This article explores [more...]
Date: 2008-07-31 11:30:21
Impromptu Shorty: Fraud and…Redheads
Last night, a company came to my house. They called themselves Ladybug Steam Cleaners Inc ... me. I foolishly let them come in. Why not? They seemed harmless enough. My carpet needed steaming anyway ... . For normal people, this should be a red flag. They said that in order for them to clean the carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 17:36:37
Barry Minkow returns from the Dead
With the fourth post of the day, there must be something in the air! ... a bell? In the early 1980’s, Barry Minkow (16) started a small carpet cleaning business in California ... the youngest person in American history to take his company public. He was featured on national tv [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 20:55:25
Ask Curbed: How Much Does It Cost To Paint My Old Place?
Another day, another question on how much a landlord can deduct from a security deposit. We've covered carpet cleaning in the past, now we address painting the place. "Hi, I just moved ... . I emailed the company and stated that I felt that $450 was way too much and if they didn't provide [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 20:05:29
Fixing Damages: Home and Business Mold Outbreaks
Indoor mold outbreaks can cause wall, furniture, carpet, drapery, book, and important paper document damage ... a professional mold remediation company right away to get started on clean-up. The most important tool ... quickly. There are a few steps you can take to help reduce the chances of a mold outbreak happening [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 18:53:51
SEO Company Hired to Boost The Steam Team Online Visibility - PR.com
Dallas SEO 1 Services has been retained by the leading carpet cleaning and restoration firm in the DFW area. The Steam Team aims, with the move, to i 1 Vote(s) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 10:44:52
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02
The Lease of My Concerns
Random stuff floatin around in my head: A reader asked if what I wrote in The Spoiled Rotten Adult is an “original analysis,” i.e., my own ideas ... people, title companies, home owner’s association folk … it’s like one huge administrative train wreck ... . Then, in short order, we have come in the air conditioning installer man, the painter man, the car [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 13:56:35
How Loyal Are Your Customers?
I have to confess - I love a bargain. I'm one of those shoppers who head straight to the sale rack to see what deals I can find there ... , but he's great at carpet restoration (and cleaning nearly any surface), My carpet is rescued AND looks ... that experience for me are Les Schwab and JRP Carpet Care. When I pull into Les Schwab with a leaking tire [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 18:04:27
Do You Love Your Pet?
Pet Issues BY: JUDI RUSSELL - New Orleans MagazineIf they tell the truth, more than one person will admit that their pets are their best friends. In good times or bad, pets give unconditional love and most of us are so attached to our animals that we’ll think twice about evacuating for a hurricane if we can’t take them with us [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 11:11:00
NEW REPORT REVEALS LINKS BETWEEN CHEMICALS
IN CLEANING PRODUCTS TO ASTHMA AND REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS Disney Responds Positively to Florida Groups Call to Switch to Green Cleaners ORLANDO — A new report ‘Household Hazards: Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products’ released today points to mounting evidence that links exposure to chemicals in cleaning products to a rise in health [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:49:29
Eureka Envirovac: Can A Vacuum Really Be Green?
In today’s marketplace greenwashing is rampant. Many companies are purposefully misleading consumers to believe that their products are ... kids, a frantic husband and one crazy cat. Carpet, hardwoods, linoleum, and drapes are all included ... is the best way to describe the suction and power. It picked-up most of the crumbs and lint yet the carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 10:30:23
The Worst Sales Call Ever
I got a funny call Friday. Or at least it was funny for awhile. Then I started thinking about it. Total cold call ... . "Hello. I'm from Cousin Larry's Pretty Good Tech Support. We help companies with technologies ... a day. Ten. That's not even a bar to jump over: it's a shadow on the carpet. It's nothing. While [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 13:19:14
Shack Attack with Shaklee
I am glad that green living and green products are in popular demand by today’s consumers, because that means products are abundant and prices are competitive. In other words, it is now cost effective for the average consumer to be green–compared to trying to reduce a carbon footprint 10 years ago when it was cheaper to produce more waste [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 02:41:44
24 Ways to Pinch Pennies and Save Dollars
With the economy getting worse every day and many people unemployed or fearful of losing their jobs, it is more important than ever to stretch your available dollars as far as possible. Here are some suggestions for savings: 1. Shop with a list. I know you’ve heard this one before, but it does make a difference [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 16:05:16
When Good Pet Owners Go Bad
This past week has been a nightmare. We had an urgent problem at work and I ended up having to work from 6:00 AM until midnight most days including Saturday, Sunday, and Veteran's Day. That's 18 hours a day of hustling my buns to meet impossible deadlines. Most days I didn't even get a lunch break. There were meetings on top of meetings [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 06:00:00
Loving the Outer Banks
by Qandishah Brown North Carolina has one very popular tourist spot- the Outer Banks. The name is taken from the location of this vacation spot ... about getting professional cleaning since that is available with upholstery cleaning outer banks. This certainly ... as well. Cleaning it can be quite a problem especially if you have carpeting. Although [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 08:56:51
Shelby Davis: The Best Stock Investor You’ve Never Heard Of
For the first time since 1940, the yield on the 3-month Treasury bill went negative this month. Investors eagerly bought up a negative 0.01% yield ... around some old books in my office the other day, cleaning some stuff out, and came across The Davis ... not seen since the 1870s. As today, companies cut back. Profits fell. Layoffs were common. Consumers [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 16:26:15
Living in The Outer Banks
by Qandishah Brown If there is one destination that North Carolina can boast of it will most certainly have to be the Outer Banks. This narrow barrier of islands lines about half the coastline of North Carolina and is a popular tourist destination. With its temperate climate and numerous beaches tourists can go camping or just enjoy the sea front [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:07:05
Another boring house post
Things are moving. I've been over at the house annoying the electrician, following the plasterer around and inspecting, ... what response I get tomorrow on those last couple of things....I had a phone call from the carpet guy while I was at the gym, and it seems they now can't lay our carpet till the 11th of December. After [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 10:42:00
Rank Well in Search Engines and Improve Lead Generation
by David B. Ascot When you do search engine optimisation, you are increasing your website’s rank among search engines such as Yahoo, Google and MSN ... s fairly complex, and many companies spend literally thousands of dollars to get this done for them ... to be something along the lines of your business plus your location. For example, if you are a carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 07:44:38
Preparing Your Home for the New Year, the Green Way
Photo by re-modern.com I’ve never been big on making New Year’s resolutions ... . More and more companies are making low- and zero-VOC paint lines, and there are a few companies that are built ... . Traditional cleaning products are often laden with chemicals, so what is a green maven to do? You could try [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 18:12:38
Living in The Outer Banks
Living in The Outer Banks by Qandishah Brown If there is one destination that North Carolina can boast of it will most certainly have to be the ... about getting professional cleaning since that is available with upholstery cleaning outer banks ... it in your home as well. Cleaning it can be quite a problem especially if you have carpeting. Although [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:28:00
Green Your Cleaning
Most conventional cleaning products are petroleum based which have questionable health and environmental consequences ... against dirt and germs, might we be making things worse? Instead of using harsh commercial cleaners ... . 1. Cleaner, greener, meaner As the health and environmental impacts of conventional cleaning products [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 17:53:18
Are Carpet Cleaning Company Services Worth It?
Persian carpets Rugs and carpets in a living space can help to turn a house into a home and can make the room a more pleasant and inviting ... of cleaning carpets professionally, yet not all carpet cleaning companies are set up to provide ... , you can call a carpet cleaning company to help you keep your floor coverings in great condition for years [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 15:07:05
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos
Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00
