Steve Toburen answers pleas for help from carpet cleaners, mold remediation and fire and water damage restoration professionals. If you are starting a carpet cleaning business or an experienced small business person you will surely find practical advice here. More about Steve.
Steve gives his quick review of what the Stay Beautiful program is and how it works. Use this program to 1) retain your customers, 2) maintain cash flow and 3) raise the value of your business.
Google Plus is a great, free way to market your carpet cleaning business and connect with your customers. But is it a good thing to have multiple Google listings?
A San Diego contractor’s office manager sees trouble looming without signed authorizations for late night water losses. What can she do?
A Portland carpet cleaner has worked hard to build a retailer base. But now he is sick of bailing out his floor stores AND their “slap-it-in” installers! Steve suggests a middle ground…
A Rochester, NY carpet cleaner needs some effective low cost marketing. Steve says if you are going to “burn some shoe leather” you better get a good return on your investment! Here’s how…
This Atlanta based restaurant owner is (rightly) concerned about his slippery kitchen floor. Can he solve this safety issue before a lawsuit takes him under?
SFS guest blogger, Jim Tome, explains how you can claim your own domain name and start using it right away. (Even if you aren’t ready to launch a website!)
Just what is a domain name and why are they important for cleaners and restorers? Steve calls in an expert to break down the basics of domain names and how to pick one for your cleaning company.
Is disaster restoration a good fit for this Tennessee constructor? Steve’s “Who-What-Where-Why-When-How” response lays the groundwork for any business decision you might be pondering.
Too many cleaners stumble through life flitting from one business model to another. So here’s a starting out checklist of business and life model options.
Before shelling out major cash for an oversold generic marketing kit, take a peek at these FREE cleaning & restoration resources that are at your disposal.
Chuck and Steve go beyond the percentages with some penetrating questions to help a Philly based cleaner find new clients.
A recent USA Today survey says 21% of homes in the US are worth less than the mortgage. Steve tells you how to protect yourself BEFORE you start remediation on these “underwater” houses that are really flooded!
A San Diego janitorial contractor wants to move into the lucrative world of carpet cleaning and needs helps. As usual, Steve rides in to the rescue but needs everyone’s help!
A commercial cleaning firm is facing problems with a recently hired outside commercial rep. Steve tells them what they should have done and still can do!