We’re proud to announce the 30th anniversary of Services magazine. When MediaEdge bought the publication just four short years ago, we knew it was something special and much more than just a cleaning magazine.

2011 BSCAI President Sally Schopmeyer believes BSCAI is headed in the right direction for its members and sponsors. Schopmeyer, who is the second female president in BSCAI’s 46-year history, says, “Despite the many obstacles in running a small business, the future for our association and our industry looks bright.”

BSCAI hosted its 2010 Annual Convention at the Orange County Convention Center and Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 11-13. The show was held in partnership with ISSA/INTERCLEAN®, bringing together BSCAI's unmatched networking and education with the industry's largest tradeshow.

In the last five years to 10 years, the cleaning industry has undergone more dramatic change in the areas of technology and new products than in the past 50 years. The green movement has grown dramatically, and the progression in technology has led to better training and more competition.

Perhaps the most difficult part of having a deep conversation with someone you work with on a daily basis is getting the process started.

If your company is like most, the fourth quarter of the year inevitably brings with it the joyous process of budgeting for the coming year. That said, cleaning equipment should be one of the most important items on your budget.

When looking to buy new cleaning equipment for your company, there are four main factors that building service contractors should consider: return on investment (ROI), equipment effectiveness, ergonomics, and support after the sale.

Services magazine is proud to present our annual Industry Trends and Future Projections report for 2010. In it, we interview numerous industry experts—BSCs, vendors and consultants—to get their feedback on what is happening right now and what their projections are for the near future.