New cotton “towels”! Carpet cleaners should never use (or say the word) “rags” on the job!
The condition of your equipment represents the image of your company. Here is one example of how to always make the best impression by “double-dipping” …
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!
The condition of your equipment represents the image of your company. Here is one example of how to always make the best impression by “double-dipping” …
Life is too short for a cleaning professional to pass his or her day down in the dumps. Plus any attitude (good or bad) is highly “contagious”. Here is one tip to keep a sour viewpoint from creeping up on you …
While carpet cleaning can be physically demanding work, there is no need to be a brute about it. Thinking ahead to avoid unnecessary damage can save time, save money and most importantly impress your customers. See how these principles are applied to moving “large dressers”.
The logistics of working in snow, ice and freezing temperatures can be miserable! Yet you got to pay the bills. These tools will make it easier.
You’ve done a great job. The carpets sparkle and your customer is delighted. Now cap this job off (and create a Customer Cheerleader!) by explaining how her home can stay clean longer …
Your client is on the verge of giving you a firm “NO”. Steve’s suggestion … postpone that final decision until later.
The customer wants “to consult” with their spouse. In reality they have a price objection. Here’s how to get price out in the open and still make the sale.
To gain a long term client sometimes you need to work with their budget and cash flow in the short term. Steve shares some options…
A wise businessperson knows which fights are worth fighting. Your highly trained service technicians specialty should be making the Cheerleader for future cleaning sales. Support your crews (and avoid headaches) with this System.
You want to take the dirt OUT of your client’s home, not bring more IN! This week’s QuickTIP shares how to always keep your equipment clean …
Help your technicians start off on the right foot with these simple introduction pointers.
Make Cheerleaders in residential carpet cleaning before you even turn on your truckmount. How? Give your customer “the Illusion of Control”.
You like most cleaning and restoration business owners are probably terrified to raise your prices! But don’t let another day go by. Here’s how to do it.
Steve gives 4 solid reasons to leave some flexibility in your schedule and 2 simple ways to make it happen.
Are you tired of always having to rush into the fray every time your employees face an issue? Remember, “make it easier to do it right”!