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…
carpet cleaning business growth
“How can I break into a nearby town?”
A Texas cleaner wants to expand into a neighboring city. Are “door to door” visits giving away Lifetime Free Spot Out the way to go?
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?
An all new SFS?
Steve reflects over the last 16 years AND introduces an all-new-from-the-ground-up SFS. Even better- he shares how to save $580.00 by acting NOW!
Painting Your Success- Part 2
As you reach for success, you must defeat the inner Critic that wants to control your mental palette of choices. It is time to prepare yourself mentally for success!
Born to Win
Zig Ziglar has written 29 books throughout his life. Born To Win takes those 29 books and boils them down to the basics. If you want to be a winner then you need to follow these basics and principles.
“Where are all the good employees?”
Sooner or later most of you will hire an employee(s). Much of the time your new hire will be an unmitigated disaster! SFS member John Mapes shares a great hiring tip…
What % of gross should I be spending to capture new clients?
Chuck and Steve go beyond the percentages with some penetrating questions to help a Philly based cleaner find new clients.
To solve problems: “Less can be more”
How many times have you screamed, “Don’t just stand there- DO SOMETHING!” SFS instructor Chuck Violand explains the best strategy may be to “do nothing”…
Focusing on the “right” cleaning business goals (Part 2)
Growth for the sake of bragging rights is meaningless, dangerous and might just possibly be fatal to your company. Chuck focuses on how to find the right numbers and how to make them even better.
Focusing on the “right” cleaning business goals (Part 1)
With the new year coming it’s a good time to reflect on your company’s future. And a big part of any business plan is forecasting sales goals for next year.
Will a partnership help me grow my carpet cleaning business?
An Idaho cleaner is in between hiring his first employee or forming a partnership. Uh-oh! Time for another one of “Steve’s rants”!
Want to grow your cleaning business into something great?
A detailed business plan is your road map to success. But HOW do you come up with one? During Chuck Violand’s two day SFS Business Planning seminar you will design your own customized plan for success.
“Becoming more efficient and productive”- Spring Stuart-Walker
“Thanks to SFS our employees are now more invested in seeing our restoration company grow. I’ve seen that giving our workforce a voice in company procedures and policy really does make a difference.”
The “Lone Ranger” Rides No More (Part II)
Once you build your network of “informal” business advisers it’s time to actually listen. For self-made business entrepreneurs this is often easier said than accomplished.