The dangers of “Swarm Management”
Chuck reflects on kids flailing away in pee-wee soccer (which is cute) and then translates this playing style to your company. Cute in business? Not so much…
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.
What message do you “telegraph” to your employees?
The next time you think you can put one over on your people with fast talk and elaborate excuses, think again.
The “I say … they do” myth (Part 2)
Regardless if you are speaking to senior managers, secretaries, technicians, or sales reps, they all need these 3 common elements when we ask them to do something new.
Creating a mobile website using WordPress
Many restoration and cleaning businesses run their websites on WordPress. Here we present simple solutions for scaling your WordPress site down to mobile view.
The “I say .. they do” myth (Part 1)
Chuck addresses a few of the underlying causes of the “bottleneck” between what we ask for AND what actually gets done in our companies.
Tips for making a mobile version of your website
Your mobile website can be a powerful tool for putting you in touch with customers on the go. Here are 6 helpful tips for creating a mobile version of your site.
Shipwrecked by complacency?
Your comfortable, even boring routine can quickly bring on a “shipwrecked business” if you fall prey to complacency. Consider the tragic Costa Concordia disaster…
The context of “free”
Whether it’s “free air” or free speech or freedom of choice, each freedom has a “cost/benefit ratio”.
Do I really need a mobile website?
Think your carpet cleaning company doesn’t need a mobile site? Think again, especially if you are in the disaster restoration business.
“Success starts in your head” (Part 3)
Chuck Violand says we are all products of our parent’s attitudes about money and wealth. But maybe it is time you “grow up” and break free!
Why (and how) to create a ‘Shared Vision’!
Employees “get on board” much more easily if they’ve helped design your “business choo-choo”. So bring one or more key people with you to our SFS seminar!
How to Get a Better Ranking on Google+ Local
Google Plus Local opens your business up to the billions of searches happening each month on Google. But only if you are on the first page!
Can you ‘Build your Business’ with SFS?
You have spent years building a good company- why not invest 5 days in 2013 to make it truly great AND in the process discover new personal freedom?
“Success starts in your head” (Part 2)
Many restoration owners get derailed in their search for success. Why? Chuck goes deep inside the human psyche for answers that we can use everyday.
“Success starts in your head” (Part 1)
In nearly 20 years of working with small business owners I’ve discovered this much: The root of profitability is deeply embedded between the ears of the owner.