Maturing gracefully in business- Part 4
Successful companies, as well as business owners, recognize what their strengths are. Not only that, but they also recognize what makes them strong.
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.
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 3
Are you getting soft between the ears with your business? As we settle into familiar ways (the rut) of doing things it’s easy to blow off learning new things.
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 2
What are you doing to address the natural aging processes that takes place in business and in all of us?
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 1
The greatest challenge small business owners face isn’t achieving success. It’s maintaining it once they achieve it.
Leading your Cleaning/Restoration Business- Part II
Chuck talks about two struggles: Employee “pushing versus pulling” and how to resolve the eternal “short term versus long term” financial issues. Read on…
Yahoo! Local Listings for Cleaners & Restorers: Getting Started
Great online marketing is more than just having a fantastic web site. You must also develop a cohesive and consistent presence with many different online directories. Yahoo! is a great option and its FREE! Read on to learn how to get started…
Leading your Cleaning/ Restoration Business- I
Your employees (present or future) will always be your most valuable asset. Chuck shares some thoughts on developing “engaged” employees.
Finally! Fun and profits from Facebook?
Joe Burnich has discovered an easy, effective and inexpensive way to reach “high value” prospects with Facebook. Read Joe’s very “targeted” advice…
The “Do’s & Dont’s” of business cards
Don’t be boring. Instead, design a biz card that people want to keep. Your card is your first introduction to everyone so make it count. Here’s how to do it…
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 2)
To build a successful business we have to attend to ALL of the different functions of the business because these activities are essential parts of the recipe.
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 1)
Chuck Violand takes away some important business concepts as he struggles with an old Italian family recipe. Did you know that what you don’t know may be the most dangerous thing for your success? Read on…
Is this considered breach of contract?
Just how long does an insurance company have to pay a duly processed bill? And how can a restoration contractor prevent getting hung out to dry?
Angie’s List for Cleaners & Restorers: Getting Started
We continue our series of articles highlighting the pro’s and con’s of review websites with one of the most controversial … Angie’s List. Love it or hate it?
Changing the focus in your company
Instead of focusing on your employees let’s look at other things that can drive us toward profitability.
Bing for Cleaners & Restorers: Getting Started
Create a unified online presence with online directories. Bing can be a tremendous aid for you in marketing your services locally.