Friday, June 28, 2013

Gross! Just 5 Percent of Bathroom Users Wash Their Hands Correctly

Is your cleaning company up to par? Fox News reports that only 5 percent of bathroom users wash their hands correctly. Anago includes disinfecting telephones as part of their regular cleaning services.
This is why YOU need Anago!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA FRANCHISE OWNERS PREPARE TO ADD VALUE TO THEIR SERVICES

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA FRANCHISE OWNERS PREPARE TO ADD VALUE TO THEIR SERVICES

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – June 26, 2013 – On June 24, 2013, the Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for June 2013 provided Unit Franchise Owners with the opportunity to add value to their already stellar services.

In attendance were Special Guest Speakers David Lehmann and Jeff Tishko. Mr. Lehmann is the Regional Sales Manager of VonDrehle Corporation, a world-class towel and tissue manufacturer which provides quality commercial paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue products, and dispensers. Mr. Tishko is the Vice President of Sales at The Colker Company, a supplier committed to providing environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions and products to meet all of today’s cleaning needs. 

After a brief introduction by Anago of Western PA President David Ross, David Lehmann discussed the importance of understanding a client’s paper needs in an effort to provide well-rounded service. He shared the many product offerings of the VonDrehle Corporation and how they can benefit Anago of Western PA Franchise Owners and their clients.

Jeff Tishko discussed opportunities through The Colker Company for Franchise Owners to provide added value and additional services to their clients. From proper methods for cleaning stainless steel, to odor control, to deep cleaning urinals, Mr. Tishko’s ideas were well-received by the many franchise owners in attendance. 

Our industry can be very cut-throat, and our Franchise Owners are on the front lines,” stated Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross. “Arming them with the knowledge of how to identify additional services and added-value opportunities can keep us one step ahead of our competition.”

The June 2013 Franchise Owner’s Meeting was held at the Anago of Western PA Orientation Center (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017). A complimentary lunch was provided by Anago of Western PA following the meeting.


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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA ANNOUNCES JUNE FRANCHISE OWNER’S MEETING

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA ANNOUNCES JUNE FRANCHISE OWNER’S MEETING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – June 18, 2013 – Anago of Western PA is pleased to announce that the next monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting is now on the 2013 calendar.

The June Franchise Owner’s Meeting will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M. at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017). Special guest speaker Jeff Tishko, Vice President of Sales at Colker Company, will be in attendance to address the following topics.
  • New Tools, Equipment, and Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
  • Upsell Ideas for Clients
  • Delivering Added Value to Clients

A complimentary lunch will be provided following the meeting, courtesy of Anago of Western PA. All Anago of Western PA Unit Franchise Owners are asked to attend. Anyone else wishing to attend may contact Anago of Western PA President David Ross at (412) 257-3060.


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Monday, June 17, 2013

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – June 13, 2013 – On June 8, 2013, Anago of Western PA was proud to participate in the 2013 Bedford Hill Community Day Job and Health Fair for the fourth straight year.

Over 200 residents from the Bedford Hill Apartments Complex in the lower Hill District of Pittsburgh attended the fair. Residents were greeted with a variety of family-friendly events, free food and beverages, and numerous vendors and information tables. 

Attendees were invited to meet with representatives from over 25 local companies. Representatives provided information about jobs, business opportunities, training courses, and more.  Additionally, a health screening booth offered preventative health tests.  At 1:00 PM, Anago of Western PA President David Ross and Anago of Western PA Unit Franchise Owner Sha’Ron Jackson gave a presentation to a group about the benefits of purchasing a franchise. Mr. Ross and Mr. Jackson discussed what it’s like being in business for yourself.

The Franchise Business Model can deliver a viable opportunity to people – they just need to know that it’s out there,” according to Mr. Ross. “Today we let people know that they can own their own business and that it comes with our full support.  The crowd was excited to interact with Sha’Ron and hear his success story as a young successful business owner.” [CLICK HERE to view Sha’Ron Jackson’s story.]

Anago of Western PA gives back to the community on a regular basis, not only through its charitable donations, but by participating in events like the Bedford Hill Community Day Job and Health Care, providing free community job training programs, and offering cleaning services for the United Way Day of Caring.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA FRANCHISE OWNERS RECEIVE ANNUAL HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION

PittsburghPennsylvaniaUSA – June 6, 2013 – The Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for April 2013 provided Anago of Western PA Unit Franchise Owners with the opportunity to refresh their annual Healthcare Cleaning Compliance Certification.

For their added convenience, Franchise Owners were given the option of attending either the Saturday, April 27th meeting or the Monday, April 29th meeting.  Franchise Owners’ employees were also encouraged to attend.

The course was conducted by Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross, who has extensive theoretical and practical experience in the specifics of cleaning in healthcare environments.  The following topics were covered at this year’s course: 
  • The Anago of Western PA Exposure Control Plan
  • The Anago of Western PA Hepatitis B Vaccination Program
  • Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation
  • Medical Facility Code of Conduct
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Proper Hand Washing Techniques
  • HIPPA for Janitorial Contractors
  • Microfiber Use in Medical Facilities
  • The Chain of Infection
  • Cleaning Exam Rooms
  • Cleaning Dialysis Centers
  • Cleaning Waiting Rooms
  • Cleaning Betadine Spills and Splashes
  • Cleaning in Isolation Areas
  • Procedures for Disinfecting and Sanitizing
  • MSDS Sheets
  • Understanding Dilution Ratios
Mr. Ross considered the event a huge success. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout for this year’s healthcare certification,” he stated after Monday’s meeting. “Our goal at Anago of Western PA is to help to protect our Franchise Owners, their employees, our clients, as well as our clients’ employees and guests. Judging by the participation in both Saturday’s and today’s events, I can see that our Franchise Owners have the same goals.”

Both the Saturday and Monday meetings were held from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  Anago of Western PA provided a complimentary lunch at the conclusion of each meeting.

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