Groupon 2012: Is it for carpet cleaners?
Is Groupon the greatest thing going or a flash in the pan that may destroy your company? Big Billy Yeadon gives an update …
SFS Instructor’s Blog
The SFS / VAST team of Jeff Cutshall, Chuck Violand, Bill Yeadon and Steve Toburen share their insights into the best business practices and how you can make it alone in the Cleaning and Restoration Industry.
To solve problems: “Less can be more”
How many times have you screamed, “Don’t just stand there- DO SOMETHING!” SFS instructor Chuck Violand explains the best strategy may be to “do nothing”…
PROFITABLE long term apartment accounts- guaranteed!
Learn one simple concept that will change forever how you view property management accounts! Steve begs you to PLEASE try this one!
2011’s TOP FIVE articles!
What reached out and grabbed our cleaner and restorer readers during 2011? This recap let’s you know what our little “band of brothers” focused on last year. You STILL can act on any of these ideas. Just don’t let 2012 leave you in its dust.
You deserve a “working vacation”!
There is no sin in enjoying yourself while learning great stuff. Steve reminds us that we can revel in warm beaches AND learn from the best in the industry. All one month from now in the sunny Tampa Bay area …
The advantages of an “on-site” VAST seminar
SFS graduates are eager to turn their companies into fine-tuned Cheerleader making machines! BUT how can you get the average tech to “buy in” to your new vision? Jeff Cutshall has the answer …
How cleaners/restorers can avoid the “Mercedes Benz Syndrome”
Chuck Violand explains why restoration and cleaning business owners should carefully weigh their purchases.
Focusing on the “right” cleaning business goals (Part 2)
Growth for the sake of bragging rights is meaningless, dangerous and might just possibly be fatal to your company. Chuck focuses on how to find the right numbers and how to make them even better.
Focusing on the “right” cleaning business goals (Part 1)
With the new year coming it’s a good time to reflect on your company’s future. And a big part of any business plan is forecasting sales goals for next year.
Great managers keep great employees
A departing employee will tell you, “I’m leaving for more money”. But normally salary is just the excuse. So HOW can you keep your employees long term?
Want to grow your cleaning business into something great?
A detailed business plan is your road map to success. But HOW do you come up with one? During Chuck Violand’s two day SFS Business Planning seminar you will design your own customized plan for success.
Jon-Don’s new Denver Super Store is now open!
In a difficult economy Jon-Don opens a new store in Denver, Colorado. How do we keep growing? Thanks to some pretty great employees and a company culture obsessed with our customer’s success!
Communicating your marketing message with emotions
The average cleaner and his client are more different than they are alike. Bill analyzes the emotions of the typical customer and what it means for you.
Having problems? Don’t follow the lead of Corporate America
Great leaders don’t shrink back from responsibility. Chuck Violand offers an earnest plea to business owners: “Stop the whining and face reality”.
Strategies for Success Seminar- October, 2011 (Jon-Don Chicago, IL)
“After 15 years in the business, SFS was the most comprehensive, thorough, informative and complete business course available. Anyone in the cleaning or restoration industry (or related fields) should attend. The price of the course is insignificant.”