Somebody always pays- Part 1
When you own a business the meter is always running and somebody has to pay the fare. Either it’s customer or it’s you …
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.
Stay hungry, stay foolish – Part 2
As a business owner you work hard to hang on to the success you have achieved. But can you hang on too tight?
Stay hungry, stay foolish – Part 1
In 2005 Steve gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Stanford University. The advice Steve borrowed and was giving to the Stanford graduates was to “Stay hungry, stay foolish!” How can this phrase influence you?
Should you check your Google rankings?
Google is the 600# gorilla in the “doing business on the Internet” room and you better play nice with it!
So do you play “second fiddle”? – Part 2
Business leaders work best with second fiddles who have a deep inner strength and confidence and who feel secure in their position. Second fiddles are much appreciated!
Should “second fiddles” be ashamed of their position? – Part 1
The “second fiddle” title conjures up images of being second rate, living in the shadow of the one in first place, or riding someone else’s coattails. Is that fair… ?
These days Google Organic just makes more sense than Google Places
What’s the difference between normal Google search results and Google Places? Does it really matter? It sure does! Find out what works and what doesn’t.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VIII
When we fail to hold ourselves accountable, we turn to blaming outside forces for our situation. And yes, blaming others is when we unknowingly commit ourselves to our very own Groundhog Day.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VII (Discipline)
We’ve discussed the first two sub-categories of discipline: 1) The ability to execute and 2) to hold yourself accountable. Now let’s finish up with this last characteristic – the ability to get out of our own way!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VI (Discipline)
When we realize how little we can accomplish on our own and recognize the tremendous contributions others have made to our success, it’s easier to move beyond a “me” focus.
April Showers Bring… Customer Appreciation Days!
With this past (and ongoing) winter who knows if we will see “flowers” or more SNOW in the coming months. The only sure thing is that there will be a lot of pent up customer demand to get their homes and buildings clean and fresh smelling very soon!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part V (Discipline)
True leadership requires Discipline. Chuck breaks down what this means and how the cleaning and restoration executive can apply this vital characteristic.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part IV (Focus)
Owners that constantly change direction and don’t follow through on any of the plans get the company in trouble.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part III (Focus)
The starting point to gain focus in your business today is to have a crystal clear vision of where your company is headed tomorrow. The vision I’m talking about doesn’t have to be fancy and it doesn’t have to be framed and hung on a wall.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part II (Focus)
In today’s business environment it’s hard to focus on business objectives that extend beyond the next twelve months. However this FOCUS is not optional …