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Is Your Facility Management Organization Adding Overhead By Using a Lower-Cost Cleaning Provider?

When choosing a facility management company, gauge the maturity of the organization in order to make a solid decision.

A Prescription for Success: Why Hiring a Facilities Management Company is Vital for Healthcare Clinics

While clinic workers juggle compliance, safety, and the day-to-day, a facilities management company is a necessary partner for success in health care.

3 Ways to Harness the Internet of Things Right Now

Whether you manage one office, a single building, or an entire portfolio of properties, you need the Internet of Things. Here are three ways you should be using the Internet of Things (IoT) right now.

Spotless Hiring: How to Find the Perfect Employee for Your Cleaning Company or Subcontractor Business

Hiring for your commercial cleaning or contractor business is no easy task. Here's how to find someone!

3 of the Many Reasons Why In-House Cleaning Crews Just Don’t Make Sense

Building managers have to worry about tenant turnover and budget cuts. They don't have time to become a commercial cleaning professional. Here's what to do instead.

5 Sensational Self-Improvement Ideas For Franchisees

When you're in business for yourself, you're always looking for ways to become better, stronger, and smarter. Here are five ways straight from "The Franchise King" that you can use for your self improvement plan.

5 Reasons To Help Fill The Facility Management Skills Gap

Facility management and commercial cleaning are growing industries in the U.S. and worldwide. Find out how, and why, you can help fill the skills gap in these fields and have an amazing career.

Choosing the Right Type of FM Company For YOUR Needs

Struggling to choose the best facility management company for your buildings? Here's a quick breakdown of the types out there to choose from.

Efficient Warehouses Must Embrace the Basics

We are evolving as a society every day. And our buildings reflect that. But, when we lose sight of the basics, technology means nothing. Here's why.

The Weather is Changing! It’s Time for Your Building’s Cleaning Refresh

Happy spring and summer! You know what that means! The grime and damage that's been hiding under the winter snow is making itself seen. Here's how to tackle it!

Do Not Go In There! Why Public Restroom Cleaning is a Job for the Professionals

When it comes to cleaning a public restroom, the task is best left to the professionals. With almost 80,000 distinct types of bacteria and viruses, you must take heed.

Press Release: LAUNCH OF OPENWORKS PORTAL ENHANCES VISIBILITY, CUSTOMIZED SERVICE

In the world of FM, risk is everywhere you turn. That’s why OpenWorks is harnessing the power of data to help customers.

Championing Women in Facilities Management

Women are making strides in taking the facilities management (FM) industry to new heights –but you can take it further. Here are specific ways to champion women in your company.

The Surprising Way a Master Franchise Works

The Master Franchise model is unique in franchising. It’s so unique only a few franchisors even offer it. Find out the details and how it differs from the OpenWorks franchise model.

3 Real-World Examples of How Your Facilities Are Adding Risk to Your Operations

A facilities management vendor should consider each building when it comes to serving multiple sites. A blanket approach is disastrous to profits and operations.

Understanding Business and Personal Credit

If you're considering becoming a small business owner, you need business credit. But how do you get it if you are in the early stages of building?

Welcome to the Office of the (Near) Future

Building managers be aware! There’s been change in the working world. Offices look different and values have shifted. Adjust accordingly.

Are You Protected From These 5 Types of Risk?

Your FM company should do more than manage and clean. It should protect you. Here are 5 types of risk you need to be protected against.