Focusing on current technical and business trends that have a major effect on 1-10 employee professional cleaning services

Information compiled by Lee & Jim Pemberton
e-mail to: lee@pembertons.com
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IN THIS ISSUE --

1. "Vintage Destroyed Washed"... Furniture?
   by Jim Pemberton - the Fine FabriCare Guy  
2. One Currency You Can Trust
   by Lee Pemberton - the Educational Marketing Guy  
3. Resource Corner

   • Links & downloads
   • Education Alert

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"Vintage Destroyed Washed"....Furniture?
by Jim Pemberton

The latest style in jeans is to purchase them softened, worn,
faded, and actually torn. These "Vintage Destroyed Washed
Jeans" are so popular that it can be difficult to find jeans that
are not in such condition, especially in stores that cater to the
youth market.

However, you can be certain that this style would not be
considered to be attractive or desirable in furniture fabrics!

I recently had a discussion with a cleaner who was asked to
clean denim furniture that had been exposed to sunlight, water,
and mold damage. While his primary concerns were how to
clean the fabric in such a way as to remove the water stains
and mold, I steered the conversation to the most important
part of the issue:

For complete article, please visit...
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com/public/936.cfm
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One Currency You Can Trust
(in these trying economic times)
by Lee Pemberton

Allow me to point you to the single Currency that can make you
and your business successful today, regardless of global, national,
or local economic conditions!

It actually has nothing to do with the amount of secular or
technical education you have.

But, it does have more than a little to do with how you manage
money. Keep in mind, "Marketing is not about how much you
spend, it's about how you spend it!"

For complete article, please visit...
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com/public/714.cfm
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RESOURCE CORNER
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CLEAN TIP Links & Downloads
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We have shifted the "Links & Downloads" list
to the eCleanAdvisor.com for your reference
& research convenience. Each week we will
update the list.

For complete list of links & downloads, please visit...
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com/public/department81.cfm
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EDUCATION ALERT!
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Free Friday: June 1st Worry Free Upholstery Cleaning

Free Friday: June 22nd Specialty Stain Removal

Free Friday: July 27th Selling Protector in Today's Market
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Carpet Cleaning Course
IICRC Approved CCT Certification Course (IICRC CCT)
September 13 & 14, 2012

2 Day Comprehensive Course with "Hands On" Training
IICRC approved course (optional IICRC test available for $50.
fee -- separate check required)

INSTRUCTOR: Jeff Cross

TIME: 8:00 AM – 5 PM

COST: $295.00 per student
$250.00 second student/same company
$147.50 for Spouse

Lunch & Refreshments -- Compliments of Pembertons

To register for this class, click here:
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com/public/370.cfm or call 800-342-2297

For more information -- click on this link!
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com/public/department42.cfm
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That's it for this week!

Lee Pemberton
"The Educational Marketing Guy"
http://www.ecleanadvisor.com
http://www.pembertons.com
http://www.leepemberton.com
http://www.customerkeeper.com

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Copyright (05/11/2012) L Pemberton
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