As 2016 rolls around a lot of companies are reflecting on their wins and losses of the past year and looking towards what they can do this year to improve their businesses. There is a lot for a small business to consider when looking at how to plan for the future, many changes are expected to happen in 2016, new president, changes to the Affordable Care Act, new technological releases such as the Oculus Rift, and a leap day on February 29th. Recently I sat down with Pro Power Clean’s President, Linda Allsbury and asked her a couple of questions concerning what’s coming in the new year.

Cleaning is sort of like a battle. We fight on many fronts; we wage war on hundreds of different kinds of enemies; we have sprays, wipes, sponges, mops, brooms, and thousands of other cleaning supplies that act as our weapons arsenal. Winning the battle means beating the germs and casting an approving eye over a now-sparkling workspace, bathroom, or break room. Losing the battle means allowing germs to take hold of the places we frequent, and that can lead to the spread of disease, a drop in morale, and an overall uncomfortable workplace.

We don't often pay attention to them, but tile and grout do a lot of hard work. Tile and grout have long been regarded as an absolutely necessary team for everything from company bathrooms to functional kitchens, combining strength with cosmetic attractiveness and longevity with customization. Take a minute to consider your own company. How many rooms owe at least a fraction of their utility to the reliable surface created by tile and grout? It's true: tile and grout are important aspects of our world, and yet we often take them for granted.

Every business, whether big or small, requires a few basic things. Paper, pens, computers, printers, an Internet connection--these and other everyday objects are the building blocks of business. However, there is another aspect of a successful company, and this one can't be purchased at your local office supply store or set up by your IT department: cleanliness. For your workers, your customers, and your business itself, cleanliness is crucial to success.