Should I hire techs for carpet cleaning or just go it alone?
Steve focuses on what is probably the most common and certainly most agonizing question facing carpet cleaning owner-operators …
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Painful but very productive
How can you make sure your company’s telephone procedures are on track? Put on your “Customer’s Eyeglasses” through your ears. See how …
Boost your technician’s morale!
“Quality Check” calls made the day after the cleaning service are a great way to verify that the home owner is delighted. (If you aren’t doing them, start now!) However, this week’s quickTIP shows how to “double dip” with your Q/C calls by creating a positive Moment of Truth for your technicians.
Longing for a good night’s sleep …
Working commercial night jobs can be physically exhausting and emotionally demoralizing. See what Steve recommends to one poor soul who has had enough …
Help honest cleaners stay honest with “Employee Accountability”
Simply and easily help your honest carpet cleaning employees “stay honest” while also streamlining your payroll and accounting procedures.
I think I need a partner …
All of us need a shoulder to cry on. Steve explains that while a partner may help you now it will be some very expensive emotional support down the road …
Leaving a void on the truck …
When the boss decides to start working on the business instead of on the truck, this leaves a gaping hole … Such are the pains of success!! Steve offers his insights.
‘Pre-introduce’ your techs to your client BEFORE they arrive!
Improve the relationship with the customer by focusing on calming the typical fears a home owner has about a new, unknown (and possibly very strange) carpet cleaning technician walking into their home. Read and IMPLEMENT this quickTIP …. please!
Ready to tear my hair out …
It’s just tough to build a “real business” without adding employees. In this industry, without employees, chances are all you will ever own is a very good “job”.
How can I help? Should I?
The homeowner/ carpet retailer relationship is a difficult and thorny one. Then along comes an unsuspecting carpet cleaner who just wants everyone to get along …
Personal hygiene wins Cheerleaders
Make your employee’s first impression on the homeowner a positive one.
Build morale with “Date Night” certificates!
All of us work better with goals AND rewards. So what perks (other than money) can you offer your employees to recognize/reward them?
Big Brother is watching…
Hidden cameras, intercoms, even an open window can all lead to BIG negative Moments of Truth. Keep things on the straight and narrow by reminding your people that they are constantly being observed,
A wounded carpet cleaner’s cry for help …
All of us (and especially you solo owner operators) should think about the fragile line between good health and winding up disabled in just one instant. And we’re not just talking health. Instead, think what would happen to your family’s economic security if you lose one, two, three or more months of work …
Laugh more, enjoy each day AND your great carpet cleaning career!
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 …