How to avoid the ‘Boiling Frog’ syndrome in your company
SFS instructor Chuck Violand shares ideas on how to maintain the excitement, sense of urgency and yes, the sheer joy you had in the start-up phase of your company …
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Does your business suffer from “Boiling Frog Syndrome”?
Chuck Violand reflects on the sad fact that most small enterprises are not destroyed by fierce competition or outside forces such as a sour economy. No, the rot comes from within. Read on for an orientation on this insidious danger …
“So how long is it going to take?”
Steve waxes nostalgic when asked about his “success time-line” and then shares a few bone-headed mistakes he made over the years so you can avoid them!
Where is their sense of urgency? Part II
Now I’m not going to flog my sojourn down in the trenches of remodeling but let me share one anecdote that includes a lesson for all of us in the service industries.
Slow Economy; Should I Discount?
Can discounting your price help drive more business? Take a look at Pizza Hut and see what it did for them.
Why carpet is disappearing
How can a simple drink spill in the Denver airport turn into such a large mess?
Struggling with a business identity crisis?
Are you tired of trying to be “all things to all men”? You aren’t the only one struggling with business identity crisis…
Are you the Applebees of cleaning?
Can a customer identify what is different about your service? Is your only point of differentiation your price?
Can I make it in this market?
I’m thinking of starting a small carpet cleaning business in an area of about 80,000 people,….and about 50 carpet cleaning companies! So,starting out part-time (at about 10hours a week) is it worth the risk of my limited start-up capital?
Jon O. Fields- RestorePro, Inc.
“Business and success are not an event. Business and success are a journey.” Jon Fields shares what SFS business concepts have prepared his company for amazing success.
Welcome and thanks for stopping by!
It’s great to have you here! Many ask why Jon-Don gives away what others charge an arm and a leg for? The answer is simple. Come on in …
SFS arrives on the Web!
Here it is boys and girls! FREE, practical, insightful advice delivered straight to you on the Internet.
Meg’s Story: Hiring a carpet cleaning tech … again! (Part 11)
Meg and John Burdick have transformed their business and their marketing. Now it is time to test out their new hiring process …
Meg’s Story: “Investing in Ourselves” (Part 9)
Meg and John start a very important investment program- in themselves! Plus learn Meg’s next business focus …
Meg’s Story: Moving forward by “letting go”! (Part 8)
Listen up owner-operators, our “front line correspondent” Meg Burdick, returns with exciting news on her personal AND business growth. Pay attention to these lessons in delegation, outsourcing and strategic planning.