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Cleaning Resources

MSDS Information

Provides information on cleaning chemicals and allows you to search by chemical name or manufacturer. www.msdssearch.com

SIRI MSDS

MSDS sheets and chemical information. http://hazard.com/msds/

USA-Clean

USA-CLEAN is the only association in America with the largest floor machine service. If you need your floor machine fixed they can help. www.usaclean.com

American Association of Poison Control Centers

Information on poisoning and prevention tips. www.aapcc.org

Green Seal

A list of janitorial cleaning products certified by Green Seal. www.greenseal.org

CleanFreak.com – Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies

Provides low cost equipment – floor buffers, auto scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors, standard and back pack style vacuums, and more. http://www.cleanfreak.com/

Simple Green UK

Chemical Products, Industrial Products, Domestic Products, Graffiti Removal Products, Safety Equipment http://www.simplegreen.co.uk/

Supply Hero
Offers discount Janitorial supplies, cleaning products, storage sheds etc. http://supplyhero.com/Sheds-And-Outdoor.309.1.htm

Independent Cleaners Purchasing Alliance

Join your peers and save on equipment and supplies. http://independent-cleaners-bb.com/

Pest Control Direct (UK)

Pest Control Products, Air Fresheners and Odour Counteract Products. http://www.pestcontroldirect.co.uk/

Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest

The CCINW is an association of leading carpet and rug cleaning, fabric cleaning and restoration contractors from throughout the Northwest United States and Western Canada. http://www.ccinw.org/

National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA)

NCCA is the only independent UK trade body solely dedicated to the craft of carpet, upholstery, curtain, and other soft furnishing cleaning. The Association comprises a steadily increasing number of member companies based throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, as well as a handful of overseas members. http://www.ncca.co.uk/

InClean Magazine

Australasia’s cleaning industry & environmental technology magazine. http://www.incleanmag.com.au/

ISSA (International Sanitary & Supply Association)

The International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) is a trade association of more than 4,700 member companies from over 83 countries that manufacture, market and distribute cleaning and maintenance products, equipment and related services. http://www.issa.com/

ICA Supply Central
Green cleaning supplies and janitorial products. Easy online ordering. http://www.icasupplycentral.com/

Date K Corp

Distributor of Rubbermaid, Trash Cans, Commercial Floor Mats, Safety Equipment, Vacuums, Janitorial Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, Cleaning Products, Air Fresheners, and Cleaning Chemicals. http://www.datekcorp.com/

Wholesale Janitorial Supplies

Janitorial supply company with an online catalogue of over 3000 wholesale janitorial, cleaning and maintenance products. http://www.wholesalejanitorialsupply.com/

Green Cleaning Companies

Cleaning service providers offering Green and Natural programs, services and products. http://www.globallygreendirectory.com/

Health and Safety Resources

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Federal agency established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and part of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. You will find information on NIOSH activities nationwide, training and publications information, and many other resources.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.htm

Health and Safety Executive

UK site providing a number of free resources regarding risk assessment and the health and safety issues concerning your cleaning business. www.hse.gov.uk

Department of Employment and Industrial Relations

Free downloadable workplace health and safety hazard identification checklist for the Cleaning industry. http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/sb_cleaning_checklist.pdf

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Information on agency programs, services and training, compliance assistance, OSHA statutes and statistics, workplace injuries and the documents you are required to keep on hand. www.osha.gov

OSHA Recordkeeping Forms

Occupational health and safety forms for injuries and workplace accidents. www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

ChemFinder Chemical Database
The ChemFinder Website is a chemical database providing information on the several thousand most-common compounds. http://chemfinder.cambridgesoft.com

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety http://www.ccohs.ca/

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration http://www.osha.gov/

Government Resources

Australian Government Business Development

The Business website provides access to the latest government business information, workshops and seminars, grants, licensing and support services. www.business.qld.gov.au

Australian Government Business Resource Centre

Business planning information and resources. www.business.qld.gov.au/resourcecentre

GOBiS – Government Business Information Service

The Government Business Information Service connects business with government services and programs designed to help you get the best from your enterprise. Examples include; training, seminars and workshops, export opportunities and networking, Government subsidies and grants, industry product matching/sourcing facilities and trade assistance and development. www.business.qld.gov.au/gobis

Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland

Queensland’s peak employer, business and industry association. www.cciq.com.au

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General website. www.justice.qld.gov.au

Wageline

Provides information about awards, pay rates, employee entitlements, and employee hiring/terminations. www.wageline.qld.gov.au

Australian Taxation Office www.ato.gov.au

United States Of America

Fed World
Designed to help users locate and order U.S. government information on-line. http://www.fedworld.gov
Required Department of Labor Posters

Employment posters required by law. http://www.dol.gov/elaws/posters.htm

U.S. Business Advisor http://www.business.gov/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Site includes links to information sources, educational resources, business opportunities, programs and more. http://www.epa.gov/

Links to Workers’ Compensations Agencies

www.comp.state.nc.us/ncic/pages/all50.htm

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA’s mission is to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation’s critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. http://www.fema.gov
Americans With Disabilities Act Resources Page
Displayed page from the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns provides links to dozens of ADA-related articles, definitions and items of interest. http://adabbs.hr.state.ks.us/dc/ada/ADARes.html
US Social Security Online
The official Website of the US Social Security Administration. For over 65 years, the Social Security program has been the most successful domestic government program, providing economic protection for Americans of all ages. http://www.ssa.gov

Small Business Resources

Include business plan templates, accounting software and accounting sites

Small Business Administration (SBA) online
Offers general information on how to start, finance or expand a business. Includes links to shareware for businesses, as well as links to other small-business related sites. http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/

SmartLicence

Licensing information – lodging a licence / business name application. www.business.qld.gov.au/smartlicence

Score

Score provides a wealth of business advice and email counsellors ready to help you. www.score.org

Score’s Business Toolbox

A heap of business tools and resources. www.score.org/business_toolbox.html

Small Business Administration www.sba.gov

Groupama Insurances

Insurance for Cleaning Businesses in the UK. http://http/www.groupama.co.uk/

Ceta

Insurance for Cleaning Businesses in the UK. http://http/www.ceta.co.uk/

Tax Resources

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax assistance, information, forms and question-and-answer areas for all types of filers. http://www.irs.gov
2008 W-4 Form

Download form here. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf

IRS Small Business Tax Workshops

The IRS holds small business workshops and there are online videos to help answer your tax questions. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99202,00.html

Tax Calendar

Don’t miss any important deadlines. The tax calendar has the due dates for the current year that most taxpayers will need. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=100935,00.html

IRS Small Business & Self-Employed One Stop Resource.

Have questions on business expenses, Employer ID Numbers, or need tax publications or forms? This is an excellent resource for small business that need tax information. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

1040.com
1040.com is an online tax resource dedicated to helping you find the information, news, and forms you need to complete your taxes. Search, download, and print any tax form you need, visit links to the IRS website, find the answers to your tax questions, and get the latest news and information, all in one location. http://www.1040.com/

Small Business Tax Information

Check out the Business Owners Idea Cafe Small Business Tax Center for more information on taxes, recordkeeping and the IRS. http://smallbusinesstaxcenter.com/

State Tax Forms
Downloadable tax forms for all states. http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html

Marketing Resources

Australia

United States of America

United Kingdom

Europe

Trade Mark Sites

Australia

IP Australia

Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and more. www.ipaustralia.gov.au

Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s website

Identify whether a business name is being used. www.asic.gov.au

United States of America

United Kingdom

Europe

Domain Name Providers

NameCheap http://www.namecheap.com/

AusRegistry Pty Ltd

Australian residents, register your domain name here. www.ausregistry.com.au

Web Hosting Providers

Hostgator http://www.hostgator.com/

DreamHost http://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/yaro-recommends/dreamhost.html

midPhase http://www.midphase.com/

Media Temple http://www.mediatemple.com/

KnownHost http://www.knownhost.com/

Creare Design
Web Design, E-Commerce and Marketing services, based in Leicester. http://www.crearedesign.co.uk/
Creare Communications
Search Engine Optimisation and Online Marketing, based in Leicester. http://www.crearecommunications.co.uk/

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