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How to keep control of your Technicians tools

by Steve Toburen

This Personal Tool and Equipment (PTE) List gives each on-location tech their very own tool box and makes them accountable.

Categories quickFIXs Tags accountability, cleaning equipment, inspection tools, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, theft prevention Leave a comment

How to keep your stuff running

by Steve Toburen
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6 steps to keep your stuff working in case you don’t have a service center close by.

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Implement a Production Day Sheet- Part Three

by Steve Toburen
broken equipment

Stop sending broken equipment BACK into the field with this essential piece of paperwork.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, production, truck mount, vehicle Leave a comment

Implement a “Production Day Sheet”- Part Two

by Steve Toburen
load list production day sheet

Make sure your Techs have the “specialized” tools they need for each job with a “load list”. Avoid those multiple trips back to the shop!

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, cleaning equipment, production, technical cleaning skills Leave a comment

A utility cart for more efficient truck re-stocking

by Steve Toburen

You need your tools and chemicals in the field with the technicians. Not forgotten back at the shop! Check out Steve’s great tip using a utility cart.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, efficiency, increased efficiency procedures, recognition bonus, truck mount, vehicle Leave a comment

Steve’s “TOP TEN” Good Manners List

by Steve Toburen

Do you (and your employees) follow this “respectful” Good Manners Checklist?

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, cleaning equipment, common courtesy, first impression, parking service vehicle, respect, shoes Leave a comment

“Prevention” is a great winter time tool!

by Steve Toburen
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Head off winter health issues before they happen. Check out these economical and easy solutions.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, cold weather, health and carpet cleaning, winter season Leave a comment

Git yerself efficient!

by Steve Toburen

What is your goal in business? “Be more efficient” should be near top of the list. Continue to work on the efficiency your company for many benefits.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, efficiency, health Leave a comment

“Only the paranoid survive!” Learn to anticipate problems

by Steve Toburen
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Do you know how to anticipate problems? Knowing what needs to be changed is the first step to avoid potential dangers in your business success.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, complacency, insurance loss, management, safety Leave a comment

The why (and how) of constantly “tuning up” your business…

by Steve Toburen

Don’t run from business problems. Tune your business “hot rod” to create a valuable money making machine!

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, personal success, phone sales Leave a comment

Do more cleaning while you are already on-site!

by Steve Toburen

One of Steve’s favorite ways to add value and make more money on each job.

Categories quickTIPS Tags additional cleaning services, carpet cleaning marketing, cleaning equipment, cleaning methods, increase carpet cleaning ticket total, loyalty, production, sales 7 Comments

Words are so very powerful!

by Steve Toburen

The phrases you (and your employees) use with the client can define you as a true professional.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning marketing, cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, first impression, last impression, marketing, On The Job, vocabulary Leave a comment

Our TOP TEN “QuickFix” Business Solutions

by Steve Toburen

Your biggest “challenge”? Getting hit with the same OLD PROBLEMS over and over again and NOT DOING ANYTHING TO SOLVE THEM!

Categories quickTIPS Tags checklist, cleaning equipment, commercial cleaning business resource, customer concerns, finance flash report, leadership, production, Spot and Spill warranty Leave a comment

Stop sending broken items back out into the field

by Steve Toburen

Change your Business Infrastructure to avoid ugly, profit destroying negative Moments of Truth!

Categories quickTIPS Tags accountability, cleaning equipment, cleaning methods, cleaning wands, infrastructure, production, technical cleaning skills, truck mount Leave a comment

How to resolve 90% of your TM issues… immediately!

by Steve Toburen

Today’s truck mounts are VERY reliable. But TM’s are machines and machines still break down, don’t start and/or CONSPIRE to destroy your business!

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, cleaning methods, On The Job, preventive maintenance, production, technical cleaning skills, truck mount Leave a comment
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