Motivating a team, I feel, is about fostering an environment where individuals feel valued, engaged, and inspired to give their best effort. Some strategies I employ to motivate my team: Clear Communication: I ensure that goals, expectations, and feedback are communicated clearly and transparently. When team members understand their roles and how their work contributes to the bigger picture, they are more motivated to excel. Recognise Achievements: I believe in celebrating both individual and team achievements. Acknowledging hard work and success not only boosts morale but also encourages a culture of continuous improvement. Many of you will have seen our bell-ringing moments at APM! Provide Opportunities for Growth: I actively support my team members' … [Read more...] about Growth from Motivation
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In the competitive landscape of the United Kingdom, businesses are constantly seeking strategies to thrive. One often overlooked yet potent approach is collaboration among complementary enterprises, both within the same area and nationwide. Whether it's a small village or a bustling city district, the symbiotic relationship between businesses can yield remarkable benefits for all involved. First and foremost, collaboration fosters a sense of community and cohesion. When businesses work together, they create a network of support, sharing resources, expertise, and even customers. In a local setting, this camaraderie not only enhances the overall economic ecosystem but also strengthens social bonds, enriching the fabric of the community. Collaboration can, … [Read more...] about The Power of Collaboration: Unveiling the Benefits of Synergies Among Complementary Businesses
The North East of England presents a myriad of advantages for businesses seeking to establish themselves in a dynamic and flourishing economic environment. From its strategic location to its skilled workforce and supportive infrastructure, this region offers a compelling proposition for enterprises across various industries. First and foremost, the North East boasts strategic connectivity. Situated at the crossroads of major transportation routes, including road, rail, air, and sea links, businesses in the region enjoy easy access to national and international markets. The ports of Tyne and Tees facilitate efficient import and export activities, enhancing trade opportunities and global competitiveness. Moreover, the North East is home to a highly skilled and … [Read more...] about Doing Business in the North-East of England
Public speaking is not only something I enjoy but a crucial skill in the commercial cleaning industry, despite it not being immediately associated with the sector. A multi-faceted skill, which, in our industry, where client satisfaction and effective communication are paramount, the ability to speak confidently and persuasively can make a significant difference in securing contracts, managing client relationships, and even fostering employee morale. First and foremost, public speaking plays a vital role in sales and client acquisition within the commercial cleaning sector. When pitching services to potential clients, representatives must effectively communicate the value proposition of their cleaning company. This involves articulating the benefits of their … [Read more...] about Public Speaking: Communication is Key
The hire of Richie Quayle by north-east cleaning company APM demonstrates their commitment to an ongoing expansion across the UK. APM Cleaning & Repair Ltd. is a professional cleaning business, covering both the domestic and commercial sectors with particular strengths within the construction and social care sectors. Established in 2005 by North-East Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, Samantha Read, the company has experienced 40% growth in the last year, defying the odds and certainly bucking the national trend. Adding to the award-winning leadership team, Richie Quayle is well respected within the food and drink sector, having vast experience in restaurant management and service. He brings to APM a wealth of industry knowledge, joining … [Read more...] about APM Cleaning & Repair Bucks the National Trend
We often talk of the industries APM operates within and the specific training and qualifications we undertake, as a company which allows us to work efficiently, effectively and knowledgeably within each given sector. As we all know, training is not a one-time thing and ongoing learning is required to accommodate changing policies, circumstances and industry laws. At APM we are never complacent and aways strive to stay up to date within our sectors of operation. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) is at the core of all our business activity, whereby we all work together proactively to achieve regular, incremental improvements, within the 5 key elements of: Teamwork Personal Discipline Improved Morale Quality Circles Suggestions for … [Read more...] about Using challenges to identify training needs
The cleaning sector is a professional industry, with a wealth of knowledge to discover and industry standard training programmes to complete, if you wish to become an educated and qualified business, recognised within the cleaning profession. Samantha Read of APM Cleaning and Repair Ltd. has an extensive history within the cleaning industry and vast experience in executing training programmes to cover the wealth of knowledge required to succeed in a professional cleaning business capacity. Having recently been awarded the north-east Entrepreneur of the Year for the Services Industry, Samantha has expanded her business portfolio with an arm dedicated to the training of others and has launched ‘The Business of Cleaning’. Offering training programmes for those … [Read more...] about The Business of Cleaning
The learning curve never ends. As APM Cleaning and Repair continues to grow, the broad spectrum of daily tasks and activities multiplies, with increasing volume and urgency. In the early days, I became perfectly used to picking up a task and running with it, developing new systems and the most efficient way of carrying out a daily working routine. As these tasks obviously increased, my days became a marathon of getting through the essentials, without the opportunity to consider the bigger picture and spend time making more strategic decisions and plans. Now thankfully, I have learned that I cannot do everything and although multitasking remains a strength of which I am very proud, my focus is firmly on the future, and I have learned to offload and … [Read more...] about Offload and Outsource