One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that people do their best work when the job actually fits who they are. That sounds obvious, but businesses get this wrong all the time. A person may be intelligent, hardworking, and dependable, but if you put them in a role that constantly works against […]
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A buddy of mine in Texas is a student of history and because of what he has learned about how democracies can decay, he has begun doing something that, under normal circumstances, would sound almost absurd: he is trying to camouflage his political identity. He has studied what happens after authoritarian movements consolidate power, particularly […]
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Today I woke up early, noticed the date, and immediately knew why my mind felt heavy. It was 9/11. A flood of memories came rushing back as I thought about where I was and what I was doing that morning. I was a recent University graduate, now a young professional working in high tech. I […]
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Oakville apparently likes us. Really likes us. Oakville Maids was recently voted a 2026 Reader Favourite by Oakville News, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Awards are always nice, of course. They look good on the website, give us something to brag about, and make us feel slightly more important than we probably are. But this […]
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Welcome back to Oakville Maids! Today, we’re doing a back-to-school cleaning checklist to get your home ready before the rush. School starts very soon in Oakville and this means there’s no time to waste! Before you notice, you’ll have to get ready for school shopping, fitting uniforms and getting back into the school routine. Part […]
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It’s been unusually slow lately, and apparently it isn’t just us. I have friends across north America who run house-cleaning companies, and many of them are saying the same thing: business has cooled off. That’s one of the joys of running a seasonal business. Some months you’re wondering how you’re going to fit everyone onto […]
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Sometimes, making a difference starts with a remarkably simple question: “How can I help?” That question, asked by a member of our Oakville Maids family, ultimately helped set in motion a relief effort stretching from Oakville and Dallas all the way to communities affected by the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. And it all began with […]
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I Love Canada. Seriously. 🇨🇦 I just got back from five weeks traveling through Malaysia and Vietnam. And it was wonderful with its beautiful beaches, amazing food, ancient streets, tropical scenery, time with family and enough noodles and rice to sustain a small civilization. But after five weeks away, I realized something: I really, really […]
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We have exciting news: Oakville Maids has been nominated in the 2026 Oakville News Reader Favourite Awards again (yes, we won the 2025 award! [pats self on back]), and voting is now open! These awards celebrate the local businesses Oakville residents know, trust, and recommend. Apparently, there are nearly 100 categories, which means there is finally […]
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There are certain milestones in business ownership that make you feel like you’ve “made it.” Your first customer. Your first employee. Your first profit. And, apparently, getting your company name on a giant outdoor sign after years of being at the same address. So, this week, I drove by 407 Speers Road and saw something […]
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