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

Bissell: We mean Clean (CONTEST, Canada included)

I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I steam clean a month, you wouldn’t believe me ... and wear, our tan carpet can take a HUGE beating. I know personally, our stairs see the most traffic ... of innovative floor care products such as vacuums, carpet sweepers, carpet deep cleaners and bare [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 22:44:21

One Pissed-Off Dude

I’m an American. This has always been my favorite label, but of late even that has seemed to mean less and less. Being called an American used to carry with it a certain pride and esprit de corps that now apparently is dated and passe. How else can one explain the rash of America-haters in our midst who only claim pride in America if a Leftist [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 20:47:47

Budget Fixes For Your House

Fixing up the home is a task all of us have on our lists, but they never get done due to high costs for materials and labor. Home improvements do not have to blow the budget, however, and by doing it yourself, you can save even more. Here are seven tips that will demonstrate how a little can go a long way. 1. Revamp the appearance of the kitchen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 13:35:02

Whassup?

Well that was an interesting weekend.......Went out for a pint or three in the local meat market with Moz on the Friday. Do you good says she. Moz was fine company indeed but still felt like my right arm was missing. Not used to going out without the dearly beloved & kids. I've not missed much by all accounts, half cut women on the razz/stalk [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:41:00

Wardrobe-India's Fastest Growing Chain of Dry-cleaning and Laundry providers, Celebrates its successful launch ... plans further expansion

/India PRwire/ - Diamond Fabcare Pvt. Ltd. owners of brand Wardrobe in collaboration with Brown Gouge of Australia has already started generating ... furnishing & carpet cleaning etc. WARDROBE plans to further expand and will open around 100 exclusive ... steam in the market by pioneering retail chain of Dry-cleaning & Laundry sector in Delhi / [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:18:51

Housekeeping

Finally. FINALLY. We are getting wood floors.Our carpet is gross. Two dogs + cheap carpet= nasty ... resistant, mold-proof neoprene padding pre-installed. For 2.50/sq ft.I am more than excited ... (a day off!) will be spent cleaning, organizing, and shopping. I'm heading to Home Goods (for the first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:25:00

Life is never boring!

I actually WISH that my life would be more boring. Seriously, all I want to do is hang out with my kid, do a little shopping, ... up to LA for a nice day of lunch, shopping and Ellen- when I received a call from the CEO of my company ... employee of the company- it is like my baby. I actually liked my job and the people I worked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:47:00

Franchises Up and Coming?

Franchises Up and Coming? January 17, 2009 – 10:22 am While launching a new business or opening up a franchise may seem a formidible task in ... of franchisee satisfaction. Heaven’s Best, a carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise that’s been around ... e the greatest risk is to ask: What products and services are people going to continue to buy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:22:26

Home Made Simple, Part Two

Welcome to the second installment of my thoughts on the exciting new home care products now available on store shelves from Procter and Gamble. ( ... and bathroom cleaning erasers and the new Extra Power Magic Eraser.  At 50% stronger than ... .  My absolute favourite use for the magic eraser is cleaning stains/drawings off of walls, they’ll also [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 06:26:49

DMX’s Arizona Home Robbed, Placed In Foreclosure

 In addition to his legal woes, embattled rapper DMX has fallen victim to the harshness of the current real estate market His luxurious Arizona home ... for the cleaning service that had previously taken care of the home in their absence, the home was further left ... broken windows around the property.  They also left the tile and carpet throughout the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 03:26:07

Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter

**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... and all my pre-Watkins favorites.Then I noticed a bit of mildew in the bathtub caulking. Okay ... , I grabbed a towel and wiped it off. Oh. My. Goodness. Mildew was gone. Completely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:00

Gatorade verses PineSol

This picture is sourced from somewhere in google images. I got it in an email from a peer. Thank you! ... in a really long time. I had no idea cleaning products went neon. I have seen the neon artificially ... like that? Neon Colored and Artificially Scented Cleaning Products? Does having purple Pine Sol make [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 13:38:21

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great ... surpass the competition! We offer you a service which is much different from our area carpet cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great ... surpass the competition! We offer you a service which is much different from our area carpet cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great ... surpass the competition! We offer you a service which is much different from our area carpet cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58

Cleaning Carpets Again and Daily Links

Four months ago, I purchased a Hoover SteamVac and used the device to clean the carpets in my apartment. I was impressed then ... cat hair settles into the carpet, it’s amazing—and frankly somewhat disgusting—to see what comes up when you use a powerful cleaner. But rest assured, the carpet throughout the apartment is now quite [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:45:34

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

FEELING GOOD AT HOME

“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00

A Knock At the Door

  Have you ever had that sick feeling at the pit of your stomach because the resounding echo of the doorbell is permeating the sound waves of your private space? Have you ever hid behind the drapes and prayed whoever it is would just hurry up and leave, yet wishing that you could have let them in? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:11:35

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