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So what “Success Skills” are you lacking? (Part I)

So what “Success Skills” are you lacking? (Part I)

Sure, nobody cleans better than you do. Wonderful! We salute your hard work! And yet, are you still struggling after all these years? In this series Chuck Violand shares a few possible reasons why…

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“Steve, what if you could do it all over again?”

“Steve, what if you could do it all over again?”

A struggling Alabama carpet cleaner asks Steve, “What would you do differently if you could rebuild and sell your business all over again”? Steve (of course) waxes nostalgic as he looks back over the last forty years …

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Tom Barr uses SFS concepts to “clean up” in restoration.

Tom Barr uses SFS concepts to “clean up” in restoration.

Ex-paratrooper Tom Barr took the scariest “jump” of his life several years ago when he opened Platinum Restoration. Now Platinum is thriving and Tom credits much of his success to attending SFS twice!

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Skills to be a better business owner (Part III)

Skills to be a better business owner (Part III)

Chuck’s wrap-up on being a better business owner. By mastering the executive skill-set you will give yourself a big advantage in leading your company to success.

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The “Lone Ranger” Rides No More (Part II)

The “Lone Ranger” Rides No More (Part II)

Once you build your network of “informal” business advisers it’s time to actually listen. For self-made business entrepreneurs this is often easier said than accomplished.

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Buying a business versus “starting from scratch”?

Buying a business versus “starting from scratch”?

Believe it or not, many folks from “outside” think this is an industry worth investing in. Steve shares a little start-up advice with one budding carpet cleaning entrepreneur …

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General Ruminations on Business Reading (Part 1)

General Ruminations on Business Reading (Part 1)

The difference between school and your ongoing education is you can choose what to read today. If you aren’t reading or listening to books on CD you are slipping behind.

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Lessons in Enchantment from Guy Kawasaki

Lessons in Enchantment from Guy Kawasaki

No matter what industry you work in, business is based on relationships. How can you boost your likability…? Big Billy shares a tested and proven resource from a leader in self-promotion.

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