tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89949367433850816332024-03-13T07:01:23.263-07:00BlogAColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-17231064808860761402011-10-30T19:35:00.000-07:002011-10-30T19:41:10.139-07:00What You Can’t See Can Hurt You<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnMwyNrqRvY/Tq4KwJT8yMI/AAAAAAAAAC8/_aKNfV-yEOI/s1600/office%2Bgerms%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnMwyNrqRvY/Tq4KwJT8yMI/AAAAAAAAAC8/_aKNfV-yEOI/s200/office%2Bgerms%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669480803155626178" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Keep a dirty office and suffer woes that extend beyond those you might imagine. Sure, your productivity will take a hit. Your reputation might, too. But did you know an unkempt workspace could also make you ill?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" >So confirms a recent study out of the UK that warns that people who work in offices that are not kept to a hygienic standard put themselves at risk of picking up viruses from their surroundings that could land them in a sick bed.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The news is particularly relevant at this time of year, as the world hunkers down for the usual onslaught of cold-and-flu-season-induced illness, and the inevitable spate of absence that follows.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >The study found that office-thriving creepy-crawlies occupy carpets, desk surfaces, phones, computer screens and almost two-thirds of computer keyboards—some in such numbers that mould had formed underneath. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Concerned office workers might adopt some strategies to combat this bacteria-strewn reality. Some suggestions:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >• Introduce systems to the workplace that pick up where your cleaning service leaves off. Colour-coding cloths, for example—red for sensitive areas like the washroom, green for general-purpose cleaning and blue for glass—sets the stage for improved health at the office.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" > </span></o:p></p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">• Remember that germs are spread by hand contact. Take care that light switches, door handles and phones are being cleaned regularly.</span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >• Hire a cleaning firm you can trust. A dependable, dedicated service with a reputation for attention to detail and an appreciation for the role it plays in fending off health risks among office workers is worth its weight in gold. Ask your cleaner whether they bring cloths from other jobs into the facility, or if they can assure you that only dedicated cloths are employed on your site.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" ><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-64850643162844711682011-10-17T15:47:00.000-07:002011-10-17T16:37:33.166-07:00Chaotic House = Chaotic Mind<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYvJAbYge9s/TpyzN0lLO9I/AAAAAAAAACg/4HE213U2V7A/s1600/clean%2Bhouse.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYvJAbYge9s/TpyzN0lLO9I/AAAAAAAAACg/4HE213U2V7A/s320/clean%2Bhouse.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664599481359481810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">You know the feeling. Lunchtime was going along swimmingly—and then you spilled a glob of ketchup on your shirt. It was just a fleck, really, on the left sleeve, just above the cuff. Not enough for anyone to notice, surely. Easily enough mopped up. No biggie. But the offending condiment is more than just the legacy of an overzealous burger-to-mouth transfer. It’s a blemish on your mental state; a scarlet-hued impediment to your spotless mind.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span>A stain on your brain.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span>That our physical surroundings have a critical role to play in our mental states is a fact. Aren’t convinced? Just flip on an episode of Hoarders and get an eyeful of the colourful characters whose desperate attempts to make up for all manner of psychological shortcomings amount to a living room filled with <i>stuff</i>. These folks ain’t poster children for mental stability.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span>A cluttered, unclean room, house or office, say the academics with an eye on the scene, can contribute dramatically to feelings of unhappiness, anxiety and depression for the folks living in their midst. These are the procrastinators, the underachievers, the overwhelmed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span>But renew their physical surroundings with a thorough sweep and polish and find these same souls utterly transformed. Having gained a sense of order in one part of their lives, they feel eminently better armed to tackle everything else. Suddenly, the impossible seems markedly less so. Insurmountable worries lower a lifeline. Lemon-scented light appears on the horizon. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">A clean house, as it turns out, is about an awful lot more than just a clean house.</span><span class="Apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in">Visit <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">http://www.clean4me.ca/</a> for further cleaning tips.</p><p style="margin-top:.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1pt;margin-left:0in"><br /></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-87896816811753888772011-09-13T10:59:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:00:13.205-07:00Seven Reasons to say no to new business<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><table width="430" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-collapse: collapse; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/15px 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Verdana; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="title" style="font: normal normal bold 16px/17px 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Verdana; ">Seven reasons to say no to new business</div><img src="http://www.connectitnews.com/canada/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="2" alt="" border="0" /><br /><div class="f5" style="font: normal normal normal 11px/13px 'Trebuchet MS', Tahoma, Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">11 September, 2011<br />By Debbie Bermont</div></td></tr></tbody></table><img src="http://www.connectitnews.com/canada/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="22" alt="" border="0" /><br />If your company is dependent on larger sales from fewer customers, then you could put yourself at financial risk by taking on the wrong customer. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is to accept money from anyone who is willing to pay for their product or service -- even if the customer is not the ideal fit for their business. Whether you're a startup or a large corporation, taking on a new customer who doesn't match your ideal customer profile can be a big mistake. Here are seven situations that indicate you should say <b>no</b> to new business. If you don't heed this advice on when you should turn down new business you will be in serious danger of having a database of customers that can take your business into bankruptcy.<p><b>#1: Your gut instinct says no.</b></p><p>This reason is at the top of the list. Your <i>gut instinct</i> or intuition is the most powerful weapon you own that is always correct & even if it isn't always a logical thought. You should never ignore a nagging feeling something isn't right. When you hear that little voice inside telling you to turn away the new business you should follow it or you could regret your decision later.</p><p>Here's a common scenario that raises the gut instinct red flag. You're sitting in a new business meeting and everything on the surface seems to be going well but you can't ignore a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. You can't put your finger on it but you know something just isn't right and you feel you're not seeing the whole truth. Then your head gets in the way. Your rational voice talks you out of those feelings and instead you dismiss your instincts as ridiculous so you take on the new customer. Ultimately that customer doesn't pay their bills or makes unreasonable demands which take away any profits you could make on the deal. You then realize you should have listened to your original gut instinct.</p><p>Sometimes there doesn't have to even be a logical explanation why you don't trust the situation. Just remember that if you get that inner message don't let financial greed talk you out of your first impression. Whether you're a business owner, a sales professional, or a corporate executive, your <i>gut instinct</i> is the best resource you have. Listen to it at all times.</p><p><b>#2: The customer does not appreciate the value of what you offer.</b></p><p>While some people make decisions based upon price, the most profitable business for your company will be from customers who appreciate the<i>value</i> of what you offer. Value could include your expertise, credibility, service, knowledge, reliability, and guarantee. Anybody who selects your company based on price alone views you as a commodity, not a valued service. A disloyal customer who is more concerned with price rather than value will switch very readily to any competitor who will undercut your price. Your chances are greatly diminished for repeat business from a customer who doesn't appreciate the value of your products or services.</p><p><b>#3: The customer expects you to invest time and resources into pursuing their business without any financial commitment on their end.</b></p><p>Anyone who is just shopping around and is looking for free advice is not going to be a good customer. You should determine how much time and energy you are willing to spend for free before you ask the prospect to make a commitment. Giving away products or services for free before the prospect makes any financial commitment diminishes the value of your company. It also raises the level of what they expect you to deliver beyond what you would normally offer for a specific price because they have already received something from you for free.</p><p><b>#4: The customer does not treat you in a courteous or professional manner.</b></p><p>Profitable business is based on strong relationships between you and your customer. This doesn't mean your customer has to be your best friend, but in essence your best customers will be those who respect and value your professionalism. Anybody who constantly questions your recommendations, nit-picks at your pricing, or questions your credibility or judgment, is not interested in developing a long term relationship with your business. There is no opportunity for trust here. Your business is being viewed as a commodity and the customer is clearly showing they do not value your business or want to establish a long-term relationship.</p><p><b>#5: The customer asks for products or services you don't provide.</b></p><p>There are times when someone will approach your business for products and services you already provide and will also request additional products or services you don't already provide. They value your relationship and ask you if you would be willing to venture out into new opportunities. If this new opportunity is a stretch on your capital resources or your existing operational structure, or it is not congruent with the mission of your company, it is best to decline this business. Before you instantly accept a new challenge and opportunity make sure it will not stretch your resources and develop into more headaches than successes for your company.</p><p><b>#6: The customer's requests are too large for your operation.</b></p><p>If a company approaches you to provide something that stretches beyond your current capabilities to produce, consider the cost to expand your operations versus the profit potential. Take into account any new capital expenditures, additional employees, training expenses, material costs, and the opportunity costs of other business lost while you are meeting the needs of this new customer. Controlled growth for your company is more manageable and typically more profitable than a large increase in business within a short time frame if you are not currently set up to manage that quick growth.</p><p><b>#7: The customer does not share the same values as you.</b> The right customer for you is someone who shares your values. It will be very apparent by the manner in which the customer treats you if you share common values. Don't lose sight of your company's mission and values even if it means turning down potential business. When you compromise your values to pick up new business it will not result in profitable business for your company in the long run.</p><p>© Source Communications 2011</p><p>Debbie Bermont is president of Source Communications, a marketing consulting firm. Debbie is a leading expert on helping businesses reduce their marketing costs and accelerating their sales growth. For more information go to www.outrageousbusinessgrowth.com or call (619) 291-6951.</p></span></div>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-28230898264788191932011-04-18T13:02:00.001-07:002011-04-18T13:13:00.596-07:00Speaking the Language of Success - Clean4Me<span class="Apple-style-span">Clean4me was featured in Metro News across Canada on April 18th, 2011<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Amanda Collucci started a cleaning service business in 2007 and was quickly became a phenomenal success. Now she is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">calling the shots and inspiring others to follow her lead through franchising her cleaning business concept.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Read the full Metro News interview with Amanda Collucci:</span></div><div><a href="http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/work/article/835146--speaking-the-language-of-success">http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/work/article/835146--speaking-the-language-of-success</a></div>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-29860041402450829452010-11-19T19:47:00.000-08:002010-11-19T19:48:36.043-08:00Clean4Me to Sponsor CTV Toy Mountain Drive<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">For Immediate Press Release<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial">Markham</span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial">, <st1:state st="on">Ontario</st1:state></span></st1:place><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">November 17<sup>th</sup>, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Clean4Me Inc. is proud to announce its participation as Corporate Sponsor for the <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">2010 Toy Mountain Drive</st1:address></st1:street> hosted by CTV.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">“Clean4Me’s house cleaning service is about helping families to improve their quality of life.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The Toy Mountain Drive Campaign is about making children’s dreams come true.” said Amanda Collucci, Founder and CEO of Clean4Me Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">No child should wake up on Christmas morning without a toy.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This is where your Toy Mountain Drive Campaign donations make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">“Donating toys to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Toronto</st1:place></st1:city> families in need is so meaningful and it is important to share our spirit of giving with the community during the holiday season,” said Amanda.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“The Toy Mountain Drive Campaign is a great avenue for that.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">How can I help?<o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Arial">Simply buy a new toy (unwrapped) and drop it off at the Clean4Me office location at <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">110 Riviera Drive</st1:address></st1:street>, Unit 1, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Markham</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">Ontario</st1:state>, <st1:postalcode st="on">L3R 5M1</st1:postalcode></st1:place> before December 23<sup>rd</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="font-family:Arial">Alternatively, you can make a monetary donation so we can purchase the toys for you.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>(Tax receipt will be available)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">About Clean4Me Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">Clean4Me is a successful cleaning company headquartered in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Markham</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">Ontario</st1:state></st1:place>. currently servicing 6 locations across the York Region and Greater Toronto Area.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Clean4Me is also a 2009 award winner with the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE).<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Clean4Me’s success story has been featured on CBC Fortune Hunters and other media.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>For more information about Clean4Me, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">http://www.clean4me.ca/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:Arial">About <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Toy Mountain Drive</st1:address></st1:street><o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on"><span style="font-family:Arial">Toy Mountain Drive</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-family:Arial"> collects and distributes toys to less fortunate families during the holiday season.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This year is the 15<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the annual toy drive and the official kick-off will be held November 25, 2010 from 6pm to 7pm at <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Sony</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>For more details, please visit: www. <a href="http://toronto.ctv.ca/toymountain/">http://toronto.ctv.ca/toymountain/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial">For further information about this press release, or should you be interested in conducting an interview with Clean4Me Inc., please contact Founder and CEO Amanda Collucci at 905-305-0011<o:p></o:p></span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-452975283606949182010-07-19T17:53:00.000-07:002010-07-19T17:56:40.275-07:00Clean4Me Window Division Grand Opening Video<div>Now available at:</div><div><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/13334505">http://www.vimeo.com/13334505</a></div>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-81412357399452754282010-06-15T10:46:00.000-07:002010-06-15T10:48:39.917-07:00Markham Business Cleans Up Across York Region and Beyond…<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">So what is the next step in the evolution of an enterprise?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">What started as a simple maid service company has expanded to provide <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me’s</a>, “One Call Cleans it All™,” service convenience to both consumers and commercial clients. Clean4Me cleaning services include: Maid services; commercial office cleaning; carpet cleaning; duct clean and window cleaning, as well.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Headquartered in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Markham</st1:city></st1:place>, <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> is sweeping across York Region and beyond! <st1:personname st="on">Amanda Collucci</st1:personname> founded <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> Inc just 3 years ago and has generated remarkable business results. Today, Clean4Me employs more than 18 employees and contractors to serve clients across York Region and the GTA as well as Durham Region and Peel Region to generate more than $48,000 per month revenue after just 3 years of operation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">The ability to develop your people and effectively manage complexity is the key: “We expand the scope of our service based on the demand from our clients and we have developed a system to run this efficiently,” says <st1:personname st="on">Amanda Collucci</st1:personname> – President & CEO of Clean4Me.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">In 2009, <st1:personname st="on">Amanda Collucci</st1:personname> was elected to the Board of Directors of ARCSI, the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International, taking her business leadership on the road to support the development of the cleaning industry in <st1:country-region st="on">Canada</st1:country-region>, the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> and beyond.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Clean4Me’s success was featured on the CBC Fortune Hunters TV show in February, 2009. <st1:personname st="on">Amanda Collucci</st1:personname> also received a Best Start Up Award from the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) in April, 2009 and was featured in OMNI TV and Rogers TV for her entrepreneurial success story.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In addition, Clean4Me’s giving spirit to provide free house cleaning service to cancer patients was covered by City TV News in December 2009.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">With 2010 in full swing, <st1:personname st="on">Amanda Collucci</st1:personname>’s Clean4Me business has received 2 more business award nominations.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One award nomination for the Markham Board of Trade Business Excellence Award and the other nomination by Royal Bank of Canada Women’s Entrepreneur Award.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Our mission is to provide high quality, convenience, reliable and professional service to businesses and residence.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Maintaining clean windows not only provides better indoor air quality and energy efficiency for you but also helps your windows and surrounding structure last longer to protect your window investment.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">The official launch of the Clean4Me Window Division is to celebrate the growing Clean4Me family of services and the expansion of the window cleaning business.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“We specialize in low rise window cleaning and up to 5 story high commercial & residential buildings.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>We have professional equipment and our window cleaning technicians are trained and fall arrest certified to deliver quality service for you quickly and safely,” says <st1:personname st="on">Justin Villeneuve</st1:personname> – Window Division Manager of Clean4Me.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Clean4Me will donate a portion of the its window cleaning service revenue to the Cancer Recovery Foundation of Canada – a non profit organization whose mission is to help all people prevent and survive cancer.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Grand Opening will be on June 28<sup>th</sup>, 2010 at 10am to 12 noon at Clean4Me head office – 110 Riviera Drive, Unit 1, Markham L3R 5M1.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Town of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Markham</st1:place></st1:city> Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Markham Small Business Enterprise Manager – Sandra Tam will be at the grand opening ceremony.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">For more information about Clean4Me, please visit website at: www.clean4me.ca</span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-73700972116059482432010-06-01T15:51:00.000-07:002010-06-01T15:53:09.249-07:00Ontario Summer Company Program<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">How does a student turn the summer into a meaningful (and profitable) venture?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">The Ontario Summer Company Program is an important initiative developed by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to support the development of students and young entrepreneurs. It is an exciting opportunity for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, to start and run their own summer businesses with funding from the <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Ontario</st1:place></st1:state> government and with mentoring from members of the local business community.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">As a Summer Company Entrepreneur, students and young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 can receive a grant for as much as $3000 to start their business in summer. Students who meet the criteria for funding also receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from experienced community business leaders to help make their Summer Company a success. Who knows? Any one of them could be the start of something big!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">Amanda Collucci, founder and CEO of the cleaning service company Clean4Me Inc. is one of four mentors supporting youth entrepreneurs participating in the Ontario Summer Company Program in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Markham</st1:place></st1:city>. Having launched and grown a successful cleaning service company with over 18 employees offering a broad range of residential cleaning and commercial cleaning services Amanda can appreciate the challenges of starting a business.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;color:navy;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p>Starting a business can be scary,” shares Amanda, recalling her own start up several years ago. “Having experienced business mentors beside you to support you during your start up stage is like having a compass in the middle of a rainforest. With a reliable compass and map, you can be sure to have a fun and enjoyable journey in the rainforest.”</o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">For more information about Amanda Collucci and Clean4Me’s role in the <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Markham</st1:place></st1:city> community you can visit <a title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/" href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">www.clean4me.ca</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 128); ">For more information about the Ontario Summer Company Entrepreneurs Program you can visit the <a title="blocked::http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_ye_summerco_en.jsp" href="http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/1medt/smallbiz/en/sb_ye_summerco_en.jsp">Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Web site</a>.</span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-12376220218525843202010-05-14T09:42:00.000-07:002010-05-14T09:44:56.432-07:00Clean4Me Inc., Entrepreneur Profile on Rogers TV – YSB show<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial">Clean4Me Inc., Entrepreneur Profile on Rogers TV – YSB show<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p>Looking for the latest and greatest business idea? This seems to be the goal of every entrepreneur but sometimes the best new businesses come from rethinking old ideas.</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">Headquartered in <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Markham</st1:city></st1:place>, <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> is sweeping across York Region! Amanda Collucci founded <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> Inc just 3 years ago generating remarkable business results. Growing from zero to over $36,000 billing per month in less than 3 years is a big matter for any small business. Clean4Me’s success was featured on CBC Fortune Hunters show in February, 2009. Amanda Collucci also received a National Business Excellence Award from the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) in April, 2009 and was featured in OMNI TV and Rogers TV for her success story.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; ">What started as a maid service company has expanded to provide <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me’s</a>, “One Call Cleans it All™,” service convenience to both consumers and commercial clients. Clean4Me cleaning services include: Maid service; commercial cleaning; carpet cleaning; window cleaning and duct cleaning, as well. The ability to develop your people and effectively manage complexity is the key: “We expand the scope of our service based on the demand from our clients and we have developed a system to run this efficiently,” says Amanda.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:black">Research shows that the entrepreneurial spirit is thriving with more start-up businesses than ever before. Each week, Rogers TV host and associate producer Sheba Siddiqui connects viewers with the best information, advice and resources available for aspiring small business owners. </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">If you are looking for the inspiration to help you start your own venture then this is the show for you.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">This half-hour program on Rogers YSB shows profiles innovative entrepreneurs to share their success stories, showcase growth industries and emerging technologies, provides resources entrepreneurs need to succeed, profiles innovative ideas from the hottest markets around the world and provides business management tips and informative business advice.<br /><br />York Small Business TV will inform and inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Watch YSBTV on Rogers TV, cable 10 & 63 in York Region, <st1:state st="on">Ontario</st1:state>, <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Canada</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">For details on YSBTV show schedule, visit: <a href="http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=1&rid=17" title="blocked::http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=1&rid=17">http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=1&rid=17</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">For Clean4Me Inc. details visit: <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/" title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/">http://www.clean4me.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">To view videos on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci" title="blocked::http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci">http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-18089807781238683122010-05-09T14:13:00.000-07:002010-05-09T14:15:42.910-07:00Why start your own business?After you finished reading this article, you will know plenty of reasons to start your own business - especially for women!<div><br /></div><div>Take control of your own destiny!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://thecareerguide.blogspot.com/2010/05/25-best-paying-jobs-for-women.html">http://thecareerguide.blogspot.com/2010/05/25-best-paying-jobs-for-women.html</a></div>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-1898306686635643032010-03-27T05:31:00.000-07:002010-04-01T09:17:03.234-07:00Clean4Me to support Canadian entrepreneurs<p class="MsoNormal">For immediate release</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Markham, Ontario, March 27, 2010</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>In support of the entrepreneurship spirits, Clean4Me is proud to be one of the table prize sponsor at the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur (ACCE) Award Gala 2010.</o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur (ACCE) was founded in 1994, as a non-profit organization.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Their </span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">mi</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ssion is to encourage entrepreneurship and to strengthen the competitiveness of Chinese Canadian business in the global market. It is also our objective to assist Chinese Canadians to develop new businesses by sharing their expertise through quality training and mutual support.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The first Entrepreneur Award Gala was held in 1997 in recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs for their courage and business accomplishments.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">After 14 years, the ACCE award remains to among one of the most prestigious business entrepreneur awards in Canada.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Similar to the Ernest & Young Entrepreneur Award, the ACCE Award undergo a very selective and tight evaluation process.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Clean4Me is a proud winner of the 2009 Best Start Up Award.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Since then Clean4Me experienced 40% growth rate in spite of the recession.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Clean4Me also recently opened a new office in Mississauga, Ontario to offer reliable and quality services to the Peel Region & Halton Region residences and businesses.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our services includes residential maid service, commercial office cleaning service, window cleaning service, carpet cleaning service and duct cleaning service.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our “One Call Cleans It All’ allow our clients save their precious time to call different vendors.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our ability to manage complex cleaning projects allow clients to enjoy a peace of mind.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 14</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> ACCE Award Gala will be held at the Hilton Suites in Markham, Ontario on April 10</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To learn more about the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Award, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.acce.ca/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.acce.ca</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To learn more about Clean4Me, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.clean4me.ca</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-31188338741454387122009-11-02T12:34:00.000-08:002009-11-02T14:47:37.655-08:00She died of cancer, but we were with her until the end…I met Wadia on March 23rd, 2009, shortly after I visited my brother in Hong Kong who has cancer. She had been going for treatment and receiving home care from her mother and her sister. I was invited to her home because she was looking for a cleaning service on a weekly basis to help out with the house work so her mother and sister could focus more on caring for her.<br /><br />She was a very upbeat person, except she looked a little tired. You would not know Wadia had been battling cancer for 2 years. As usual, I sat down with her on the sofa, listening to her story about why they needed the service and how she wanted certain items to be done. As it turned out, Wadia found a lump 2 years ago and was diagnosed with breast cancer - it was already at the end stage. Being the youngest in her family, the news devastated everyone around her. For the longest time, the family could not accept the news but Wadia had a high spirit. She looked at it as, "living with cancer," not dying with cancer. What a beautiful way of looking at life!<br /><br />I shared with her why Clean4Me supports Cleaning For A Reason to donate free cleanings or discounted cleaning services to women cancer patients. My own father died of cancer at the age of 69 and now my brother, at age 42, is also suffering with cancer. Not only did I provide insights about how to maintain a clean house but I also shared some nutrition information with her. We talked for 2 hours and shared notes. I still remember she described my visit as being a, “visit by an angel,” for what we do for cancer patients.<br /><br />We started cleaning her house on a weekly basis. Once in a while, I would call her to see how she was doing and to provide encouragement to her. In September, the family called to cancel the service because they were moving to a condo. I called shortly after and learned that Wadia had passed away.<br /><br />It is sad to see her go but I am glad that we were with her to the end of her journey. By taking over her household cleaning tasks, it allowed her family have more quality time with her and to provide better care for her.<br /><br />We were with her until the end but she will be with us always. I still remember her face and her smile...<br /><br /><br />Information on Cleaning 4 A Reason, please visit: <a href="http://www.cleaningforareason.org/">http://www.cleaningforareason.org/</a><br /><br />Information on Clean4Me Inc: please visit: <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">http://www.clean4me.ca/</a><br />Clean4 Me Inc is currently providing maid service, office cleaning, carpet cleaning, windows cleaning and duct cleaning services in Markham, Vaughan, North York, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Pickering, Uxbridge, Toronto and ThornhillAColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-404320725567424432009-11-02T07:41:00.000-08:002009-11-02T07:45:31.485-08:00Will face masks protect you from the flu?Read the full story from CBC News on face mask:<br /><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/04/28/f-flumasks.html#socialcomments">http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/04/28/f-flumasks.html#socialcomments</a>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-86546156942834537062009-10-29T19:46:00.000-07:002009-10-29T20:19:37.323-07:00Top 10 Best Ways to Prevent H1N1 Swine FluHere are our top 10 tips to boost your immunity, stay healthy, and prevent H1N1 Swine Flu this flu season.<br /><br />1. Optimize your vitamin D level. Adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for our immune systems to function optimally.<br /><br />2. Get adequate sleep. This is an indispensable requirement for a strong immune system.<br /><br />3. Get adequate exercise. This keeps you robust.<br /><br />4. Take actions to lower your stress levels. Do breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga, spend time doing something that makes you happy. Feeling spent, overwhelmed and or mentally run down has a causal relationship to your physical health. If you get too much on your hand, deligate and outsource your household chores. Get help!<br /><br />5. Wash your hands frequently but not excessively. It decreases your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap because of the risk of creating resistant bacteria. Rather use a simple alcohol free hand sanitizer.<br /><br />6. Watch what you eat. Avoid sugar and processed foods as they decrease your immune function dramatically. Eat phytonutrient rich meals (lots of colorful salads and dark greens). Eat lots of garlic, it works as a broad spectrum antibiotic. Keep a supply of antiviral herbal supplements on hand. As opposed to antiviral drugs, antiviral herbs do not cause resistant strains because they are multifaceted and contain literally thousands of different medicinal compounds. Thus they are able to attack viruses with a full spectrum of synergistic substances. Andrographis, Olive leaf extract, Grapefruit seed extract and Elderberry extract all have antiviral properties. Use one or a combination of some of them as a prophylactic measure, for example, whenever you travel (airports) or enter a potentially compromised environment such as a large office, auditorium, stadium, theater etc.<br /><br />7. Take a probiotic daily (look for one with 10-20 billion organisms). A strong immune system relies heavily on having a strong foundation in the gut.<br /><br />8. Keep homeopathic Oscillococcinum on hand. Take it at the earliest sign of a cold or flu as early intervention is essential. If you are exposed to someone with the flu directly, you can take one dose twice a day for two days. You can also take one vial once a week throughout the winter, and two or three times a week during flu season, as a preventative measure.<br /><br />9. Clean your home and office with an effective multi-purpose cleaner. There is is an entirely new class of extremely safe, non-toxic, ultra powerful antimicrobial disinfectants and chemical decontaminants that kills bacteria, viruses, spores, molds, and fungus with unprecedented efficacy (99.999%) of common household germs that cause colds, flu, and food poisoning, and other health risks.<br /><br />10. Decontaminate the air in infected locations, rooms, ducts, and more. Steam clean your carpet, wash all inside of the windows, remove all molds around your house. Maintain a high levle of air quality in your home.<br /><br />Choose a cleaning service provider with fully equipped to eradicates bacteria, viruses, spores, molds and fungus to 99.99999% and neutralizes toxic chemicals, while being totally biodegradable and safe enough for household use. It must offers top-to-bottom disinfection, decontamination, de-molding and mold prevention of commercial buildings and homes.<br /><br />Information researched and provided by <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me Inc</a>.AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-75762151717293104522009-10-29T07:09:00.000-07:002009-10-29T07:16:30.629-07:00Clean4Me Inc., Entrepreneur Profile on Rogers TV – YSB showLooking for the latest and greatest business idea? This seems to be the goal of every entrepreneur but sometimes the best new businesses come from rethinking old ideas.<br /><br />Headquartered in Markham, <a title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/" href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> is sweeping across York Region! Amanda Collucci founded <a title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/" href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me</a> Inc just 3 years ago generating remarkable business results. Growing from zero to over $36,000 billing per month in less than 3 years is a big matter for any small business. Clean4Me’s success was featured on CBC Fortune Hunters show in February, 2009. Amanda Collucci also received a National Business Excellence Award from the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE) in April, 2009 and was featured in OMNI TV and Rogers TV for her success story.<br /><br />What started as a maid service company has expanded to provide <a title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/" href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">Clean4Me’s</a>, “One Call Cleans it All™,” service convenience to both consumers and commercial clients. Clean4Me cleaning services include: Maid service; commercial cleaning; carpet cleaning; window cleaning and duct cleaning, as well. The ability to develop your people and effectively manage complexity is the key: “We expand the scope of our service based on the demand from our clients and we have developed a system to run this efficiently,” says Amanda.<br /><br />Research shows that the entrepreneurial spirit is thriving with more start-up businesses than ever before. Each week, Rogers TV host and associate producer Sheba Siddiqui connects viewers with the best information, advice and resources available for aspiring small business owners. If you are looking for the inspiration to help you start your own venture then this is the show for you.<br />This half-hour program on Rogers YSB shows profiles innovative entrepreneurs to share their success stories, showcase growth industries and emerging technologies, provides resources entrepreneurs need to succeed, profiles innovative ideas from the hottest markets around the world and provides business management tips and informative business advice.York Small Business TV will inform and inspire anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business.<br />Watch YSBTV on Rogers TV, cable 10 & 63 in York Region, Ontario, Canada<br />For details on YSBTV show schedule, visit: <a title="blocked::http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=" href="http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=1&rid=17" rid="17">http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=1&rid=17</a><br />For Clean4Me Inc. details visit: <a title="blocked::http://www.clean4me.ca/" href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">http://www.clean4me.ca/</a><br />To view videos on YouTube: <a title="blocked::http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci" href="http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci">http://www.youtube.com/user/AmandaCollucci</a><br /><br />Currently, Clean4Me cleaning service is available in Markham, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Thornhill, Stouffville and Toronto.AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-78082393822425698932009-10-14T13:44:00.001-07:002009-10-14T13:45:34.518-07:00Markham Cleaning Company President Appointed to International Board of DirectorsAmanda Collucci, Founder and CEO of Markham based Clean4Me Inc., has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI).<br /><br />The Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) is the ONLY non-profit member owned organization dedicated to advancing the home cleaning industry.<br /><br />Professional house cleaning is one of the fastest growing service businesses, not just in the US, but around the world. ARCSI provides a community for those involved in the industry that are serious about being professional, and serious about succeeding to come together, share, learn, and grow!<br /><br />Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Amanda Collucci founded Clean4Me merely 3 years ago with outstanding business results growing from zero to billing over $36,000 per month within 36 months.<br /><br />Coming together as an industry to educate ourselves and the consumers creates a win-win for all involved. Cleaning companies share best practices to support each others success while clients benefit from doing business with a more professional house cleaning industry.<br /><br />The need for a bonded and insured cleaning company whose employees are professionally trained and criminal background checked for your security is absolutely critical. After all, you are letting a stranger into your home.<br /><br />“How can you trust when there is no verification of a criminal background check? How can you protect yourself from a law suit if your cleaner falls down the stairs or slips on your icy door step?”<br /><br /> “One of my goals as a director at ARCSI is to increase public awareness about the importance of professionalism and trust in the residential cleaning industry. Hiring a professional cleaning company is an important decision similar to hiring a certified plumber or electrician.<br /><br />Members of ARCSI come together to network and share ideas to learn how to improve and grow their own company as well as, improve over all conditions in the entire industry as a whole.<br /><br />For more information about ARCSI visit <a href="http://www.arcsi.org/">www.arcsi.org</a> .<br /><br />For more information about Clean4Me visit <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">www.clean4me.ca</a> .AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-35532446876642558672009-10-03T14:30:00.000-07:002009-11-12T14:34:20.114-08:007 Highly Effective Ways to Market your BusinessStarting and growing a business is the hardest thing to do in business. 85% of all new businesses fail within the first five years. Why? While most answers would be: “lack of business”. Marketing and financial literacy along with the ability to build a good team are among some of the good reasons why 85% businesses fail in the first 5 years.<br /><br />Without adequate sales volume to cover overhead expenses, how can a business survive years after years of net profit loss? Effective marketing strategies can help you to acquire and retain loyal customers, help you to build your brand and grow your business. The real question is: “How do I get my business noticed?” After all, 550,000 Americans start new businesses every month! “How do I stand out from the crowd without shouting my lungs out?”<br /><br />One of the richest men in the world, Howard Ruff, once said, “If I could teach my kids one thing, it would be the skill of marketing because with that skill, they’d be successful with anything they did.”<br /><br />At this workshop: 7 Highly Effective Ways to Market Your Business, you will:<br /><p>1. Walk away with actual tactical items you and your team can action immediately<br />2. Learn how to create value for your service<br />3. Learn how to identify your ultimate USP (Unique Selling Proposition)<br /><br />Come join us for a fun and practical marketing workshop. When you leave the workshop, you will have an action plan ready for execution to help you grow your business!</p><p></p><p>Presentation will be on October 8th, 2009 Thursday at 10:30am - ARCSI Annual Conference in Chicago </p><p>Amanda Collucci has over 15 years of sales & marketing experience. Has held various leadership roles at IBM. Amanda Colluccis also founded Clean4Me Inc, provides cleaning services solution to residential and commercial clients in Toronto, Canada. Under her leadership, Clean4Me Inc. grew 40% year over year during the current economic downturn.</p><p>To learn about the ARCSI Annual Conference in Chicago, visit: <a href="http://www.arcsi.org/?page=2009ConventionEducat">http://www.arcsi.org/?page=2009ConventionEducat</a></p><p>About Amanda Collucci, visit: <a href="http://amandacollucci.com/">http://amandacollucci.com</a></p><p>Regular One Days Course Fee: $599.00, Clean4Me alliance partners: $299.00 </p><p>(Free for all ARCSI members and conference attendees at ARCSI 2009 conference)</p>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-79520492090572920502009-05-27T19:02:00.000-07:002009-05-27T19:25:29.171-07:00What is your Key to Success?Everyone has a different set of Key to Success principles. They guide your path, lead you to a higher level of achievement. What are your guiding principles?<br /><br />For me, it is POP. That means: Passion, Ownership and Pride.<br /><br />Passion is a burning desire. You can't quantify it; you can't describe it. But you can feel it; feel it in your heart! It calls out to you, keep calling until you take action. Take action to materialize your dream.<br /><br />Ownership is being responsible for your own results. Believing in yourself to have the ability to manage and response to unpredictable events. You have control over your own destiney. You can overcome challenges and deal with adversity. The ability to turn challenges into opportunities and thrive in spite of adversity.<br /><br />Take pride in everything you do...mopping a floors or cleaning bathrooms! This is a mental attitude - take pride in yourself! All businesses started small - they all started with 1 customer, in basement, garage or in a living room. You will only grow to the extend of how much pride you take in your work. Proud of your achievement - big and small; be proud of the progress you make everyday; be proud of the team you build around you; be proud of the milestones you achieve.<br /><br />What are your guiding success principles? I would love to hear from you. <br /><br />Amanda Collucci<br />Founder / CEO<br />Clean4Me Inc.<br /><a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">www.clean4me.ca</a>AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-78453081984838697752009-05-12T20:54:00.000-07:002009-05-12T21:01:09.020-07:00Clean4Me Inc Founder & CEO appearance at ACCE Business Forum for Entrepreneur – May 23rd 09, TorontoClean4Me Inc Founder & CEO appearance at ACCE Business Forum for Entrepreneur – May 23rd 09, Toronto<br /><br />An ACCE Award winner Amanda Collucci will participate in a business forum hosted by the ACCE in Toronto to share her experience, insights as entrepreneurs and be an inspiration to others.<br /><br />Canada (Press Release) May 12, 2009 --<br /><br />Clean4Me Inc. Founder & CEO - Amanda Collucci will appear at ACCE <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink0" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,0);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,0);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,0);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242185952.html#" target="_top">Business Forum</a> for Entrepreneur – May 23rd 09, TorontoSince the launch of Clean4Me in November of 2006, the Markham based cleaning company has continued to see rapid growth in its <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink1" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,1);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,1);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,1);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242185952.html#" target="_top">cleaning business</a>. In addition, Clean4Me has launched franchise expansion to accommodate growing demand from clients in new service areas.<br /><br />Clean4Me was featured as the lead story on Dianne Buckner’s CBC Fortune Hunters, which aired February 7th, 2009. For show details, please visit: <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/fortunehunters">www.cbc.ca/news/fortunehunters</a><br /><br />Clean4Me also received one of the most national prestigious award from the Association of Chinese Canadian <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink2" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,2);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,2);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,2);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242185952.html#" target="_top">Entrepreneur</a> (ACCE), in the Best Start-up category. ACCE has announced the result on April 4th, 2009 during the Award Gala. Amanda Collucci was among seven other winners to be recognized and receive this <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink3" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,3);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,3);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,3);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242185952.html#" target="_top">business</a> excellence award. For further details, please visit: <a href="http://www.acce.ca/">www.acce.ca</a><br /><br />Since the recipient of the ACCE award, Amanda Collucci – founder and CEO of Clean4Me Inc has received many media coverage on her secret of building a successful cleaning business in 2 short years. Coverage includes Ming Pao Daily Newspaper, a local TV channel: OMNI 2 and Markham Economist & Sun. Ms. Amanda Collucci will also participate in a business forum hosted by the ACCE in Toronto on May 23rd, 09 to share her experience and insights as entrepreneur. For further information, please visit: <a href="http://www.acce.ca/events/23May09.htm">http://www.acce.ca/events/23May09.htm</a><br /><br />ACCE is expecting at least 300 attendees at the ACCE Business Forum. The goal of this event is for the ACCE winners to share their success stories in running their own business will benefit and inspire entrepreneurs in managing a business in Canada. Amanda Yeung Collucci, the founder and CEO of Clean4Me, arrived from Hong Kong in 1992 as an immigrant to Canada. “Canada was in deep recession,” she recalls. “With limited English skills, I managed to find a job at a restaurant but got fired the first day.” <br /><br />After that painful experience, Amanda sharpened her own skills and went on to secure an 8 year career with IBM but she wanted to be an employer in the community. When she founded Clean4Me, Amanda vowed that one day she would become a great employer who would treat employees with respect and dignity and help them to grow. Services have also expanded to carpet cleaning, windows cleaning, duct cleaning, <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink4" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,4);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! important" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,4);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,4);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200905/1242185952.html#" target="_top">commercial cleaning</a> and house cleaning services – an integrated cleaning service provider. Service areas includes: Markham, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan (Woodbridge), Thornhill, Stouffville and Toronto North.<br /><br />“Achieving a highly successful result in an accelerated fashion is not easy. Passion alone is not enough. Although it is a very important element; it needs to be combined with a high degree of focus, goal setting and a set of specific business skills. I am happy to be able to share these insights with other entrepreneurs and be an inspiration to others at the ACCE Business Forum.” <br /><br />ACCE Business Forum:<br />Date: May 23, 2009 (SAT)<br />Time: 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br />Venue: Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON.)<br />Ticket: Please contact ACCE directly at <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = SKYPE /><skype:span onmouseup="javascript:skype_tb_imgOnOff(this,1,'0',true,16,'');return skype_tb_stopEvents();" class="skype_tb_injection" oncontextmenu="javascript:skype_tb_SwitchDrop(this,'0','sms=0');return skype_tb_stopEvents();" onmousedown="javascript:skype_tb_imgOnOff(this,2,'0',true,16,'');return skype_tb_stopEvents();" id="softomate_highlight_0" onmouseover="javascript:skype_tb_imgOnOff(this,1,'0',true,16,'');" title="Call this phone number in Canada with Skype: +19054792802" onclick="javascript:doRunCMD('call','0',null,0);return skype_tb_stopEvents();" onmouseout="javascript:skype_tb_imgOnOff(this,0,'0',true,16,'');" context="(905) 479-2802"><skype:span onmouseup="javascript:doSkypeFlag(this,'0',1,1,16);return skype_tb_stopEvents();" class="skype_tb_imgA" onmousedown="javascript:doSkypeFlag(this,'0',2,1,16);return skype_tb_stopEvents();" id="skype_tb_droppart_0" onmouseover="javascript:doSkypeFlag(this,'0',1,1,16);" title="Change country code ..." style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(C:\DOCUME~1\Amanda\LOCALS~1\Temp\__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache\d632e8e4efb12ac2f8b4c147250be8b2\static\inactive_a.compat.flex.w16.gif)" onclick="javascript:doHandleChdial(this,1,'0',1);return skype_tb_stopEvents();" onmouseout="javascript:doSkypeFlag(this,'0',0,1,16);"><skype:span class="skype_tb_imgFlag" id="skype_tb_img_f0" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(C:\DOCUME~1\Amanda\LOCALS~1\Temp\__SkypeIEToolbar_Cache\d632e8e4efb12ac2f8b4c147250be8b2\static\famfamfam/CA.gif)"></SKYPE:SPAN></SKYPE:SPAN><!-- left number: image --><skype:span class="skype_tb_imgS" id="skype_tb_img_s0"></SKYPE:SPAN><!-- number part: resizable --><skype:span class="skype_tb_injectionIn" id="skype_tb_text0"><!-- self number: resizable --><skype:span class="skype_tb_innerText" id="skype_tb_innerText0">(905) 479-2802</SKYPE:SPAN> </SKYPE:SPAN><!-- right number: image --><skype:span class="skype_tb_imgR" id="skype_tb_img_r0"></SKYPE:SPAN></SKYPE:SPAN> , or email: <a href="mailto:awards@acce.ca">awards@acce.ca</a><br /><br />To inquire about our cleaning service, please email to: <a href="mailto:assistant@clean4me.ca">assistant@clean4me.ca</a><br />To inquire about Clean4Me <a class="kLink" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink5" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,5);" style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline! 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Founder & CEO Amanda Collucci was thrilled to receive such a prestigious award.<br /><br /><br />Canada (Press Release) April 11, 2009 --<br />Clean4Me Inc shines at the Association of Chinese Canadian <a style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" id="KonaLink0" oncontextmenu="return false;" class="kLink" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,0);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,0);" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,0);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html#" target="_top">Entrepreneur</a> Award (ACCE) ceremony. Founder & CEO Amanda Collucci was thrilled to receive such a prestigious award. Amanda Collucci was an immigrant from Hong Kong in 1992. “Canada was in deep recession.” She recalled. “With limited English skill, I managed to find a job but got fired on the first day.” Amanda vowed to herself one day she will become a great employer and treat employees with respect and grow them.Incorporated in November, 2006 Clean4Me is experiencing exponential growth since. In order to accommodate the high demand of cleaning service, Clean4Me launched <a style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" id="KonaLink1" oncontextmenu="return false;" class="kLink" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,1);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,1);" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,1);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html#" target="_top">franchising</a> for expansion. Clean4Me was also featured as the lead story on Dianne Buckner’s Fortune Hunters on CBC, aired on February 7th, 2009.ACCE, home of the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Award, annually recognizes companies that have high achievements or have contributed great value to the communities. There are four key critiries of eveluation to the ACCE Best Start-up Award. They are: Innovation, Operating Success, Growth Prospects and Management Capabilities. Award Gala was held at Markham on April 4th, 2009. For more information about ACCE or Award nomination, please visit the ACCE web site at: www.acce.ca“Clean4Me employees are so excited to see the company to receive this prestigious award.” “It takes excellent team work and great leadership for Clean4Me to achieve the result we have today.” “Employees are like family to me.” Amanda added. “Clean4Me positioned differently then the traditional maid and janitorial service. We are ONE CALL CLEANS IT ALL – maid service, <a style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" id="KonaLink2" oncontextmenu="return false;" class="kLink" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,2);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,2);" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,2);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html#" target="_top">commercial</a>, carpet, window and duct cleaning services. Our image is more jazz and hip. The name Clean4Me clearly portray to provide customer centic service.” source: <a href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html">FPR</a>Clean4Me has been experiencing double digit year over year growth in spite of the current economic down turn. “There really is no shortage of <a style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" id="KonaLink3" oncontextmenu="return false;" class="kLink" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,3);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,3);" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,3);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html#" target="_top">customer demands</a>.” Amanda remarked. “Whether it is good time or bad time, house still get dirty, offices still need to be cleaned. Cleaning is a necessity rather than a luxury item now a day.”“The top 3 company principles are: Develop our Employess, Serve our Customers and Expand our <a style="POSITION: static; TEXT-DECORATION: underline !important" id="KonaLink4" oncontextmenu="return false;" class="kLink" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,4);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,4);" onclick="adlinkMouseClick(event,this,4);" href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200904/1239502601.html#" target="_top">business</a> profitably.” “Provide superior and professional cleaning service to the public continues to be the main goal of Clean4Me.” Amanda Collucci said. “That’s why we choose to franchise as our expansion plan, which we would have a better quality control then other method of distribution.” Franchising provides a greater degree of support and disclosure to the franchisee to help them be successful.<br /><br />Services include: Residential Maid Service, Commercial Cleaning Services, Carpet Cleaning, Windows Cleaning, & Duct Cleaning Services.<br />Current service location: Markham, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, Thornhill, Stouffville and Toronto North.<br /><br />For inquiry about our cleaning service, please email to: <a href="mailto:assistant@clean4me.ca">assistant@clean4me.ca</a><br />For inquiry about the Clean4Me <a style="POSITION: static; 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HEIGHT: 132px" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.free-press-release.com/members/members_pic/200904/img/1239502308.jpg" width="297" height="133" jquery1239507119760="5" />AColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8994936743385081633.post-88871324831238005022009-02-11T15:26:00.000-08:002009-02-11T15:38:36.272-08:00Clean4Me appearance on CBC Fortune Hunters Show (Feb 7th, 2009)<div align="center">"Clean4Me brings franchise vision to National TV audiance!"</div><br />Clean4Me is featured on episode #5 of FORTUNE HUNTERS, aired Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBC Newsworld.<br /><br />Amanda Collucci started Clean4Me just 2 years ago and in that short time has grown and expanded the business to deliver Residential & Commercial cleaning services beyond Markham to also include Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Stouffville, North York and Thornhill. <br /><br />After extensive research, Amanda recognized the tremendous potential of the cleaning services industry with relatively low overhead and practically unlimited scale. Drawing on a vision along with her entrepreneurial spirit and her 8 years of corporate experience at IBM, Amanda developed a business system that continues to drive Clean4Me’s growth in spite of economic ups and downs.<br /><br />In recognition of her efforts, Amanda has been nominated for ACCE’s prestigious Best Start Up and Best Community Service awards at a national level.<br /><br />Who would have thought the girl who emigrated from Hong Kong 15 years ago would someday be driving an engine of economic growth in the Canadian economy?<br /><br />FORTUNE HUNTERS is the only show in Canada on the trail of hot trends. It explores growing consumer and societal trends that are creating business opportunities, both here in Canada and in the global economy. The show is hosted by Dianne Buckner, current host of DRAGONS’ DEN and long-time host of CBC NEWS: VENTURE. For more information about the second season of FORTUNE HUNTERS, please visit: <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/fortunehunters">http://www.cbc.ca/news/fortunehunters</a><br /><br /><br />I am grateful for all the support I’ve received in my hometown and I’d love to talk to you about the growth of my company.<br /><br />For an update of the show, please visit: <a href="http://www.evancarmichael.com/Fortune-Hunters/">http://www.evancarmichael.com/Fortune-Hunters/</a><br />To inquire about our cleaning service, please email to: <a href="mailto:assistant@clean4me.ca">assistant@clean4me.ca</a><br />To inquire about Clean4Me franchise opportunities, please email to: <a href="mailto:chris@clean4me.ca">chris@clean4me.ca</a><br />For other inquiries, please reach us at 905-305-0011<br /> You can also visit the Clean4Me official website at: <a href="http://www.clean4me.ca/">www.clean4me.ca</a><br /><br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Amanda Collucci<br />Founder/CEOAColluccihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02539965542079468223noreply@blogger.com0