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Customer Spotlight: Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas

People go to a place of worship to cleanse their soul. But it would be hard to do that if you were sitting in filth.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Stephen Doell in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Don’t be afraid to take a chance. If Stephen Doell, a Stratus Building Solutions owner in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has learned anything lately, it’s that you’ll never know what might happen, simply by putting yourself out there. Hard work helps. Ambition.

Customer Spotlight: Gary Tilley, Property Manager

It may be unfair, but we often judge people who are messy. For instance, if you’re interviewing somebody for a job interview, and they have a mustard stain on their shirt and haven’t combed their hair, you’re probably going to think they aren’t the best person for this position.

Car Dealership Customer Spotlight: Chris Williams, Southpoint Dodge

Like any business that has customers dropping in, most business owners will tell you that car dealerships need to be clean. Spotless. Immaculate.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Janet Dominguez

Janet Dominguez isn’t afraid of hard work. Before she bought a Stratus Building Solutions franchise, she worked for a cleaning service, scrubbing down homes for nine years.

New Year, New You - Change your Future with Stratus in 2019!

For some people, New Year’s Day is just another day, but for a lot of us, we can’t help but reflect and reminisce.  With another year gone, and a new one approaching fast, it’s hard to not feel a little disappointed if things haven’t exactly as planned – falling short of goals and/or grappling wi

Battle Back Against Flu Season with a Winter Deep Clean

Few people would disagree that it’s important to be clean, and if you own a business, you probably don’t need much persuading. After all, if you run an enterprise that looks like a dump, you know very well that your customers (or soon-to-be ex-customers) will give you an earful.

Unit Franchise in Focus: Carlos Farfan

Carlos Farfan and and How Joining the Stratus Family Lead to More Quality Time with His Immediate Family

Carlos Farfan was a family man without a family.

Education/School Customer Spotlight: Deb Yassen, St. Laurence School in Upper Darby, PA

Teachers can’t shape and mold young minds very well when kids are out sick with the common cold or flu.

Preparing Your Office for Winter Weather

If you work somewhere that gets cold in the winter, it's not enough to take steps to winterize your home. You should also prepare your office for cold weather. If you are an office manager or facility manager, preparing the office for the arrival of winter can take some work.

Master Franchise in Focus – Shafiq Mohamed and the Art of Working Smart…and Hard

It’s scary running your own business, but there’s something romantic about it, too. The late nights. The rush of adrenaline as you race the clock to nail down a deal and keep the cash flowing. Wondering if you’re going to be a big success or someday be full of regrets.

The Importance of Washing Your Hands at Work

A clean and healthy office goes beyond regular commercial cleaning services, washing your hands is always an important activity to incorporate into your office routine.

Why Now is the Right Time to Buy a Stratus Franchise Location in Atlanta

Franchising can be a lucrative career path for a driven entrepreneur looking to build a business for themselves. However, hard work alone is often not enough to secure long-term success.

Stratus Salutes Karla Ramirez and Carmen Malagon for Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Stratus Building Solution’s very own Karla Ramirez and her mother, Carmen. That said, this duo deserves a spotlight every month. They have quite an inspiring story!

Stratus Building Solutions’ Jared Thomas is Living to Change Lives

“I simply like to give back, and when I find an organization that’s doing great things, I feel it’s my responsibility to join in the effort,” says Jared Thomas.

Reasons Why Green Cleaning Services are Worth the Effort

If you are hiring a cleaning service to help you maintain or spruce up your office, you may want to consider hiring an eco-friendly company that specializes in office cleaning.

Atlanta, Meet Gary Graves and Stratus Building Solutions

It’s been said there’s no place like home. Gary Graves has called Georgia home all 45 years of his life. The dedicated father of four has watched his home state blossom into one of the world’s important commerce centers.

Master Franchise In Focus: Lee Putman Takes Control

Lee Putman is positive his life is in a much better place, both personally and professionally, since he made the bold decision to join Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise.

Beyond Banning Straws - How Businesses Can Truly Go Green and Protect the Environment

Being environmentally friendly is a commitment that is easier said than done. Our philosophy here at Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading green commercial cleaning and janitorial services franchise, is built on a foundation of doing what’s right.

What is Green Cleaning?

Keeping your office or home clean is an essential step to ensuring that you stay productive, healthy, and organized. However, cleaning doesn't just affect you and the people who spend time in the space--it can also affect the environment.

Why Choose Stratus for All Your Office Cleaning Needs?

Master Franchise In Focus: Michael Seiler, Living Life and Changing Lives

“We’re not job creators, we’re life changers.” This May, Michael Seiler expanded the coverage of his New Orleans master franchise territory to extend to Baton Rouge. He is now the owner of the brand-new Stratus Building Solutions of Southeast Louisiana. Seiler is an entrepreneurship veteran.

5 Tips to Combat Summertime Office Cleanliness Dangers

Summertime brings several attractive perks; beach trips, amusement parks, music festivals and cookouts among them. There are some downsides, including extreme heat that sometimes produces deadly results.

Volunteer Days at the YMCA of Boulder Valley

Why volunteer? For JoAnn Sellers, regional director and general manager of Stratus Building Solutions of Denver, the answer is simple. It brings her joy to assist in her beloved community’s growth. “It is also the right thing to do,” Sellers adds.

An American Dream Come True: Meet Afshin Cangarlu, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions

Afshin Cangarlu is the CEO of Stratus Building Solutions, the nation’s leading commercial cleaning franchise responsible for introducing people in two countries to the world of affordable and scalabl