--- title: System4 IPS Blog | Monique Burgess description: Monique is a seasoned public speaker, digital marketer, serial entrepreneur and global sailor. Her marketing strategies have contributed to multiple successful startup acquisitions, exponential revenue at publicly held high tech companies, and innovative sales programs at national organizations and franchises. She, her husband and two children are avid adventurers. 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Posts by: ## Monique Burgess [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueburgess/) Monique is a seasoned public speaker, digital marketer, serial entrepreneur and global sailor. Her marketing strategies have contributed to multiple successful startup acquisitions, exponential revenue at publicly held high tech companies, and innovative sales programs at national organizations and franchises. She, her husband and two children are avid adventurers. They have sailed more than 35,000 nautical miles over two multi-year ocean voyages, spearfishing in remote atolls of the South Pacific, hiking volcanic calderas and living 1000's of miles away from modern civilization for months at a time. ![](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20September%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px)-1.jpg) ### [From Grimy to Gold: How Smart Cleaning Choices Boost Your Bottom Line](https://blog.system4ips.com/why-property-managers-and-business-owners-in-providence-worcester-hartford-are-rethinking-their-janitorial-services) Sep 2, 2025 **Why Property Managers, Office Managers, and Business Owners in Southern New England Are Rethinking Their Janitorial Services** If you manage commercial property from Providence to Hartford to Worcester, you know **fall bidding season is crunch time.** But here's the wake-up call: your janitorial service choice isn't just about cleanliness—it's your secret weapon for bigger bonuses, better performance reviews, and career advancement. We answer your [TOP 5 QUESTIONS HERE](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess#FAQs-Top-5-Questions-Property-Managers-Janitorial) 👈 **The Reality Check:** Every cleaning complaint costs you **20 minutes**. Every dirty lobby loses you prospects. Every grimy restroom threatens tenant renewals. Ready to discover how the RIGHT cleaning partner transforms your success metrics? Let's dive in. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/why-property-managers-and-business-owners-in-providence-worcester-hartford-are-rethinking-their-janitorial-services) ![back to school means germ season and sick days at offices](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20August%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [From Classroom Sniffles to Cubicle Outbreaks: Stopping the Back to School Germ Cycle](https://blog.system4ips.com/back-to-school-germs-become-workplace-germs-stopping-sick-days) Aug 19, 2025 *Back-to-School = Germ Season: Cleaning Strategies for Offices, Schools & Shared Spaces* When the school buses roll out in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, it’s not just kids heading back to class. Germs are back in session too — and unfortunately, they don’t stop at the classroom door. From office breakrooms to property lobbies, this time of year brings a perfect storm: cooler weather, more people indoors, and back-to-school bugs hitching rides on employees’ kids. For facility managers, office managers, and business owners, the question isn’t *if* germs will show up — it’s *how ready your workplace is to handle them.* ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/back-to-school-germs-become-workplace-germs-stopping-sick-days) ![How summer in RI, CT and MA fuels mold, mildew and cleaning challenges and how to protect your building and budget](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20July%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [The Hidden Threats of Heat & Humidity: How Summer in RI, CT & MA Fuels Mold, Mildew, and Cleaning Challenges](https://blog.system4ips.com/the-hidden-threats-of-heat-humidity-how-summer-in-ri-ct-ma-fuels-mold-mildew-and-cleaning-challenges) Jul 21, 2025 *A facility manager's guide to protecting your building and budget this season* Summer in Southern New England brings more than just beach weather and barbecues. For anyone managing a commercial space—whether you're overseeing a bustling office in Providence, a medical facility in Hartford, or a retail center in Springfield—those rising temps and sticky humidity levels create a perfect storm of **moisture problems**. The result? **Mold, mildew, persistent odors, and cleaning challenges** that can quickly spiral into costly repairs, employee health complaints, and frustrated tenants. But here's the good news: most of these issues are completely preventable when you know what to look for and how to tackle them early. Jump down to[Quick DIY Checks you can do today!](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess#quick-diy-checks-you-can-do-today) Let's dive into why summer is so tough on commercial buildings in our region, what warning signs to watch for, and most importantly—**how to stay ahead of problems before they hit your bottom line**. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/the-hidden-threats-of-heat-humidity-how-summer-in-ri-ct-ma-fuels-mold-mildew-and-cleaning-challenges) ![Busy large office 14 signs your workplace is in need of a deep cleaning](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20May%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px)-1.jpg) ### [14 Signs Your Workplace Needs a Deep Cleaning (And Why It Matters)](https://blog.system4ips.com/14-signs-your-workplace-needs-spring-deep-cleaning) May 12, 2025 Deep cleaning is not just a springtime event — now is the perfect opportunity to refresh your workspace. If you're a small business owner, facility manager, or property manager in **Rhode Island**, **Connecticut**, or **Western Massachusetts**, it's time to schedule a **commercial deep cleaning** that goes way beyond your usual routine. A deep clean doesn’t just make your space look better—it improves air quality, boosts employee morale, and helps maintain your building's long-term value. So how do you know if your office or facility is due for a deeper clean? ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/14-signs-your-workplace-needs-spring-deep-cleaning) ![predictive maintenance helps facility & property managers save thousands in repair costs](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Blog%20Header%20Images/Blog%20-%20April%202025%20featured%20image%20(1200%20%C3%97%20675%20px).jpg) ### [How Predictive Maintenance Saves Facility Managers Thousands in Building Repairs](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-predictive-maintenance-saves-facility-managers-thousands-in-building-repairs) Apr 16, 2025 Let’s be honest—surprise building maintenance issues are the worst. One day the floors are fine, the next there’s a soggy carpet and an HVAC leak in the ceiling. That’s where **predictive maintenance for commercial buildings** comes in—and believe it or not, your **commercial cleaning team** can play a critical role. ![Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png?width=45&name=Monique%20Burgess%20-%20blog%20author%20-%20avatar%20(hi-res).png) [Monique Burgess](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [Read More](https://blog.system4ips.com/how-predictive-maintenance-saves-facility-managers-thousands-in-building-repairs) [1](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess) [2](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/2) [3](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/3) [4](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/4) [5](https://blog.system4ips.com/author/monique-burgess/page/5) [![System4PS - logo - white (transparent)](https://blog.system4ips.com/hubfs/Images/logo/System4PS%20-%20logo%20-%20white%20(transparent).svg "System4PS - logo - white (transparent)")](https://www.system4ips.com/) **Rhode Island** 60 Romano Vineyard Way #110 North Kingstown , RI 02852 [(401) 615-7043](tel:(401)%20615-7043) **Connecticut** 425 Kings Highway East Fairfield CT 06825 [(860) 469-8175](tel:(860)%20469-8175) [Follow us on Facebook](https://facebook.com/System4IPS/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://twitter.com/system4ips) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.instagram.com/system4ips/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.linkedin.com/company/system4ips)