1. Why is there a hold on my Credit Card? BigMop is required to authorize but NOT charge your credit card to help prevent fraud and identity theft. This hold is generally 24 to 72 hours and it will show as only authorized but not charged. The credit card issuer is the party responsible for the time frame on the hold. They require BigMop to compare information input on the website with that of the credit card issuer. If information does not match, we are not allowed to accept you as a member. This helps reduce credit card fraud and protects your privacy. Return to index

2. How do I contact BigMop? The best way to contact BigMop is via email. There are numerous email addresses throughout the website, but support@bigmop.com is the standard customer service email. Someone will usually respond within 2 hours during normal business hours. If you would like someone to contact you by phone, please include your phone number in the correspondence. BigMop will do its best to solve your questions or concerns. Return to index

3. How do I know my information is secure? BigMop.com uses proprietary database and security software to prevent any theft of personal data. When your membership is established, a database of your bids and other information will be unique to your username only. BigMop staff is unable to access your private information once it is put into the system. Return to index

4. Where do the numbers in Accubid come from? Accu-Bid formulas have been designed and refined through a multitude of salespeople with experience in the janitorial field. As you input numbers, keep in mind that it's based on the number of hours and not the square footage. We have incorporated formulas to compensate for the amount of a time a smaller building may take. Return to index

5. I can't see my basic listing in the directory. Why not? When signing up for your membership you need to update your listing in order for it to be listed on the directory. Please visit the following link to update your listing: http://www.bigmop.com/listing.asp. Return to index

6. Why does the lead generation cost money? Is it worth it? Lead generation and marketing will be two of the most important processes to implement. BigMop's Founder, Jonathan Williams, has spent many years trying different methods and consulting with other successful business owners in the industry. It always came back to a good telemarketing campaign. Mr. Williams has tried everything from paying employees to hiring an hourly telemarketing company. After spending a large amount of time on this, Jonathan found that pay by performance companies were the best selection. Basically, you only have to pay for those appointments generated and interested in your product and service. Where can you go wrong with this type of service? BigMop's lead provider has been the personal selection of Jonathan throughout the past years and will continue to be in the future. Return to index

7. I type all of my information in for the 30 day trial, but it comes up with an error when I press submit. What's happening? This can sometimes happen when you are using Internet Explorer 5.0 or below, or some other browsers. Also, your security on your browser has to be set to encrypt data to prevent the possibility of information theft on the internet. If you have this problem, email support@bigmop.com and a representative will assist you in starting your membership. Return to index

8. I'm starting my first janitorial business and don't know how to get new jobs. Money is very short and I don't know where to begin. What do I do? When you're starting out and the finances are low, there are a couple of things you can do. It will take dedication by you and a commitment to making it happen. Anyone can do it, but only those truly committed will win! We recommend the following: Write up a telemarketing script. A basic form can be found in the BigMop.com form vault to use for this. Write up a message that you can memorize, that takes no longer than 15 seconds to read. This is the amount of time you have your customers attention, and you need to say what they want to hear in that time frame. An example would be "Hi, I'm Jonathan with BigMop.com. Have you heard of us before? We are a high quality janitorial service that is new to your area and we are looking for new customers interested in great service for a great deal! I have been in the industry for 8 years and have made many clients happy with our service and I want you to be the first in your area to enjoy these benefits. All we need to do is do a 5 minute walk through of your location and then I will provide you a great price. All you have to say is yes. Let's see what you need done!" This may seem aggressive, but you have to be in order to build the business. Open the phone book and start calling those businesses you are interested in servicing, using the telemarketing script. The ones I started with were attorneys, health clubs, car dealerships, and dentist offices. They are all fairly simple to get into, but they take hard work. To alternate with the telemarketing, get out and hit the pavement. Walk around a targeting area and recite your "15 second" pitch. You will receive a lot of NO's! Remember, the more no's you get, the closer you are to a YES! Work hard and never give up!!! Return to index

9. I need insurance and don't know where to start or how much to get. Who should I contact? Several insurance companies that are highly recommended are The Hartford (www.thehartford.com), and Ohio Casualty (www.ocas.com). We also recommend you spend some time and shop brokers throughout your area to find out who may be the least expensive or best qualified. Return to index

10. Where do the forms in the form vault come from? All of the forms in the form vault have been developed and used in real business situations. They are developed to save time and solve problems by industry leading veterans. We are always adding new forms, so keep checking back for updates. Return to index

11. How do I get rid of the text at the bottom of my Invoices? example: http://www.bigmop.com/InvoiceP.asp?id=XXX If you are using Internet Explorer or AOL Browser: 1) Go to the "File" menu at the top of the page. 2) Select "Page Setup" 3) Remove all of the text in the "Header" and "Footer" field and leave these fields blank. 4) This will remove the http: stuff at the top and bottom of page. Return to index

12. What is a good rate for floor stripping and waxing? Floor stripping rates are between .30 per square foot and .39 per sq. foot. It depends on how large the area is, the number of corners and a variety of other factors. Return to index

13. What software does BigMop offer? How does BigMop help me? BigMop offers quite a few different services and online software options. We always ENCOURAGE everyone to click on everything possible through BigMop and use it. It is very useful and once you discover it, you will find you love it. Return to index

14. Where can I find generic HAZCOM bottle labels for communicating MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) information? HAZCOM bottle labels for comminication MSDS information Return to index

15. What kind of floor pad should I use when doing a floor job? BigMop sells 3M pads, which have proven to be very successful. To identify which pad would be right for your application, go to this link and follow the procedures. (3M Floor Pad Selector). Return to index