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Anago introduces Health Insurance from a 3rd party provider that offers group rates and guaranteed issue to Anago Unit Franchiesees in Western Pennsylvania. Call 412-257-3060 to set up a Franchise Disclosure meeting.

Anago Cleaning Systems Again Named a Top Franchise for Minorities

Anago Cleaning Systems has been recognized by the National Minority Franchising Initiative for the second year in a row. NMFI recognizes franchise organizations with exceptional minority participation. Over 450 franchise companies responded to the survey, and Anago was one of the top 50 selected. Franchises are ranked on percentage of minority owned units, as well as minority representation among senior management. The results of the survey appeared in an article in USA Today.

According to the article, minorities continue to make great strides, increasing their representation in the franchise industry. USA Today cited two main reasons for this growth – first, their entrepreneurial instincts and mental toughness during difficult economic times and second, the efforts of Franchisors like Anago to attract and support minorities, thus bridging the gap in representation within their organization. The 2010 Census reported that minorities in aggregate make up 49% of the total U.S. population, and they make up nearly 20% of the franchise industry. The spike in business ownership by minorities has been especially evident during the past decade.

Anago was founded in 1989 by David Povlitz, who operated a successful conventional janitorial company. After realizing the potential of the recession resistant commercial cleaning industry combined with the franchise business model, Anago was born. The first Master Franchise opened in 1995, and today the company boasts over 30 Master Territories in the U.S. with over 2, 100 Unit Franchisees. Anago provides the backing and support of an established company to give aspiring business owners the foundation to succeed in this thriving industry. The commercial cleaning industry is projected at $100 billion annually, with expected double-digit growth.

“Anago Cleaning Systems has always been, and will continue to look toward the minority community. Minority-owned businesses are the future of American entrepreneurship. They have an exceptionally strong work ethic”, said Anago’s Chairman David Povlitz. “Minority franchise owners are a major part of Anago’s success.”

The results of the survey appeared in an article in USA Today.

Anago Cleaning Systems Gives Back to Veterans

Anago Cleaning Systems’ Chairman, David Povlitz, today announced a program offering huge discounts on Master Franchise territories to honorably discharged veterans across the country. This discount is being offered in conjunction with the International Franchise Association VetFran program, “Operation Enduring Opportunity”.

Anago is committed to keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive, especially during this difficult economic period. These times are especially challenging for veterans who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom. In gratitude for their service to our country, four (4) lucky veterans will be able to live the dream of business ownership by purchasing an Anago Master Franchise for just $9,300! Franchise fees for these territories ordinarily start at $35,000 but to commemorate the 93rd national celebration of Veterans Day, four Master Franchise territories will be offered exclusively to veterans for only $9,300. This limited-time offer is available to the first four honorably discharged veterans from any branch of the U.S. military who apply and qualify. For details on this special program for veterans, please contact AnagoGivesBack@anagousa.com.

Anago is both owned and managed by two former U.S. servicemen, who know firsthand the sacrifices these brave men and women have made to defend the freedom we enjoy as Americans. Anago’s President Terry Mollica expressed it best: ”The ‘Greatest Generation’ is a term coined by a well-known journalist to describe the Americans who grew up in the U.S. during the Great Depression, and then went on to fight and win freedom for all. I can say without reservation that all service men and women serving our country in these rough times deserve that title also. Anago thanks you as well.”

For the official rules visit Anago Gives Back to Veterans.

Anago of Western PA FRANCHISE OWNERS’ REVIEW HIRING PROCESS AND EXPLORE RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – November 8, 2011 – The Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for November dealt with what is commonly referred to as an employer’s number one challenge: employees.

 

Bill Ross, Vice President of Anago of Western PA, presented the first segment of the days meeting by reviewing best practices for recruiting and hiring as well as the laws and regulations involved with employing people.

According to Bill Ross, “As our Franchisees grow their business, over time they will need to hire employees.  The purpose of today’s discussion was to reacquaint the Franchise Owners with laws and good procedures for the entire employment process from recruiting to termination and all points in between.  Along the way we review writing successful job descriptions, instilling your company’s policies and values into new employees, background checks and drug screens, and even shared so real-life stories along the way.”

The second segment of Monday’s meeting was conducted by Lisa Fulton, of Pennsylvania CareerLink, who discussed the opportunities presented by Pennsylvania CareerLink and even walked through some examples of how best to use their website for recruiting.  

The meeting was held on Monday, November 8, 2011 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  A pizza lunch was provided following the meeting, compliments of Anago of Western PA. 

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 Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Ph: 412-257-3060

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NOVEMBER 2011 ANAGO OF WESTERN PA FRANCHISE OWNERS’ MEETING ANNOUNCED

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – October 25, 2011 – The Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for the month of November 2011 has been scheduled.

The topic for the meeting will be “Employees: Finding Prospects, Screening Them, Training Them, Disciplining Them, and Retaining Them or Letting Them Go”.  The meeting will include such sub-topics as staying within the law, your rights as an employer, their rights as an employee, background testing, drug screening, and job descriptions.

The meeting will be broken into two parts.  The first will feature Lisa Fulton, of Pennsylvania CareerLink, to discuss what Pennsylvania CareerLink can do for employers to help find qualified candidates.  The second part of the presentation will be done by Bill and Dave Ross from Anago of Western PA, and will discuss laws and best practices when it comes to employees in the cleaning industry.

“Working with employees can be most challenging, frustrating and rewarding part of owning your own business,” according to Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross, “and even with Pittsburgh’s 7+% unemployment, finding the right employee can be challenging.  Our goal at this meeting is to help reaffirm with our Franchise Owners the laws and requirements of managing employees, and also to have the Franchise Owners share some stories of the highs and lows of their own personal experiences with Employees.”

The meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  A pizza lunch will be provided following the meeting, compliments of Anago of Western PA. All Anago of Western PA Unit Franchise Owners should attend.  Anyone else wishing to attend should contact Anago of Western PA President David Ross at (412) 257-3060.

Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202

Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Ph: 412-257-3060

ANAGO OF WESTERN PA FRANCHISE OWNERS’ LEARN FROM EXPERT

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA – October 11, 2011 –The Anago of Western PA Monthly Franchise Owner’s Meeting for October presented Franchise Owners with more opportunities to better manage their businesses, using the quality tools and chemicals from Colker Company Window Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies.

Jeff Tishko, Vice President and Partner of Colker Company Window Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies, provided insight from his many years of experience running his own Janitorial Service as well as from being in the Janitorial Tool and Chemical business.  Mr. Tishko, armed with plenty of free samples, discussed keeping Granite Floors streak-free, Odor Control and Mitigation, Disinfecting vs. Sanitizing, The Role of Enzymes in Cleaning, changes in Floor Stripping procedures, new chemicals available for floor-buffing, and much much more.

Anago of Western PA Vice President Bill Ross says, “We have three major vendors that are approved for our Franchise Owners, Colker Company was the first, and they continue to provide new and exciting opportunities for our Franchise Owners.  Mr. Tishko put his money where his mouth is by bringing the pricing and samples, so that everyone can try the products before they buy them.”

All Franchisees in attendance also received new Anago ball-caps to add to their Uniform.

The meeting was held on Monday, October 10, 2011 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Anago of Western PA Regional Support Office (300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15017).  A pizza lunch was provided following the meeting, compliments of Anago of Western PA.

 

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Contact:

Anago of Western PA
Bill Ross
bill.ross@anagowpa.com
300 Old Pond Road, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15017 USA
Ph: 412-257-3060