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”.
employees
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 …
Crossroads of Expansion
Business is going great! Now there are big questions on the horizon. What to do next?
Surviving winter’s challenges!
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.
Carpet cleaning technician mobile phone frustrations
Mobile phone use by you or your cleaning operation employees in the home is a bad idea. Here are some options to curb the problem.
How can I reward productive employees?
Careful, calculated compensation plans can reward productive employees. Steve offers practical considerations for residential cleaners before diving in.
How can I get my carpet cleaning techs to upsell?
An Oklahoma business owner wants to do right by his employees but is frustrated by their apathy and fear in selling carpet protector. Steve shares 7 steps that he used to super-charge his Scotchgard carpet protector sales …
Help out a local kid while you save time, money AND irritation!
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.
Do you follow a 5-Step introduction sequence?
Help your technicians start off on the right foot with these simple introduction pointers.
“Hiring blind” can be a good thing
Most people depend too much on their sight – judging how a person looks to determine whether they fit the need. Here’s how you can be more objective when measuring job candidates.
Should I change over and pay commission?
Steve analyzes when a change in compensation may be indicated. Is salary or commission necessarily better? Which way should you lean?