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Get ahead of the game and learn how to prepare your business, equipment, and employees for the busy season ahead. Whether it's rotating the tires on your work truck, untangling your hoses, setting up meetings, or training new hires, Austin Grubbs provides insightful tips and tricks to readers so that they are fully prepared when the busy season comes around.

Matt Johnson encourages readers to try pressure washing as a sideline - the right way. Learn what type of pressure washers to steer clear of, the importance of the chemicals you use, and the additional gear you might want to consider in order to be successful. Although this article isn't an all-inclusive guide to pressure washing 101, it's a great place to start if you're a window cleaner considering adding pressure washing as an add-on service.

If you hire an individual who doesn't perform well or doesn't meet your expectations, it can have a significant impact, especially for a single owner-operated business. In contrast, larger companies with multiple teams or employees may have more flexibility to absorb such setbacks. This month in Gabe's Corner, Gabe Gutierrez provides four helpful tips for making your first hire count.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• How to Prep Your Employees
• Pressure Washing as a Sideline
• Around the Globe: New Zealand