Tried and proven Techniques, Ideas, Procedures and Systems (TIPS) that have been submitted from Strategies For Success members. If you would like to join the fun you can submit your own as well!
We seldom focus on carpet cleaning equipment or cleaning techniques in SFS except when it helps us introduce the Holy Grail of “consistency” with employees working in the customer’s homes …
Remember the old expression, “under promise, over deliver”? In other words, IF you’ve already got the Scotchgard protector sale, it is now time to lower the no doubt unreasonably high expectations of a typical residential cleaning customer. Steve shares how to NOT oversell carpet cleaning products.
Nobody likes misunderstandings or arguments and especially with a testy customer who feels like she has been “betrayed” on her carpet cleaning pricing. Here is a very simple way to keep all your advertised price promotions straight and heading off ugly confrontations before they start …
SFS is all about the “Emotional Dynamics” of working in the “residential environment”. However, all these good feelings only go so far and eventually you have to get some work done! Make the most of your cleaning / restoration time with this idea.
Sometimes the best quickTIPS focus on the little things. For example, how much money are you “leaving on the table” simply because your client doesn’t know everything that your company offers?
It has been well said, “the way to the heart lies through the stomach.” Read how you can create a great Moment of Truth with a traumatized restoration client with some very memorable but “personalized” comfort food …
Does panic strike your cleaning company when the phone rings? Or even worse, have you lost your “sense of urgency” on the phone? Read how one multi-truck SFS graduate deals with the phone …
Even the Bible says that “in the multitude of counselors there is salvation”. And yet, being the stubborn, mule-headed entrepreneurs that we are, we continue to insist on going it alone. One SFS member shares a great idea on outside advice. Even better, this help is FREE!
Get the most out of your carpet cleaning labor force. Check out this system for increasing production, saving time and avoiding headaches.
Can your home-based or small cleaning and/or restoration business compete with the big boys? A lot depends on your telephone skills. Here is a tip to make sure future customers AND potential cheerleaders don’t fall through the cracks!
Show care and concern for the well-being of your customer’s family and home by following this simple Procedure.
Get the inside scoop on how your employees see your company and more importantly … their BOSS. (Which of course means YOU!) How to find out this vital (but possibly uncomfortable) information? Read on …
Can you show genuine concern for the customer’s belongings and protect yourself at the same time? This procedure shows how.
Give pet problem spots priority by visually letting the customer know you are giving them the due attention.
With so many fancy advanced marketing schemes it is easy to get sidetracked away from some tried and true basics. Take a look at this simple and economical marketing campaign that targets your local market and it is FREE!