“After 20 years should I convert to a franchise?”
This is a common question and the answer varies based on each individual’s circumstances. Sometimes a franchise might be exactly what is needed. Read on for Steve’s analysis…
growing pains
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.
A Positive Attitude is Essential in Growing Your Business!
I had worked with 2 business coaches, had been in business for over 10 years and yet I still learned SO MUCH more with SFS!
How can I improve my residential carpet cleaning growth?
Steve congratulates a Midwest owner/operator for his residential carpet cleaning growth and success. How can they make the jump to the next level?
Mitigation versus structural re-construction?
Where is the balance between remediation and structural construction? Your priorities.
Steve offers some instrospective questions for meditation.
So should you ‘get small’? (Again!)
Many “burned-by-employees” cleaners and restorers reject the “getting big” dream and decide to “stay small” as a “Lone Wolf” owner-operator.
Can I rebuild my struggling restoration business?
An experienced restorer has fallen on hard times. Steve offers short and long term solutions to a difficult situation.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part IV (Focus)
Owners that constantly change direction and don’t follow through on any of the plans get the company in trouble.
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 1
The greatest challenge small business owners face isn’t achieving success. It’s maintaining it once they achieve it.
Leading your Cleaning/Restoration Business- Part II
Chuck talks about two struggles: Employee “pushing versus pulling” and how to resolve the eternal “short term versus long term” financial issues. Read on…
How can I get my techs to be more like me?
Don’t expect to find clones of yourself in the employee marketplace. (And that’s a good thing!) Instead, Steve Toburen gives some alternatives to flogging your current employees.
How to avoid “Swarm Management” – Part III
Need help getting organized (or staying so)? Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you fear Swarm Management has become part of your company.
“I was getting stress issues!”
A successful Oregon cleaning and restoration entrepreneur is empowering his project managers and other employees. Now they will be more fulfilled while the owner can focus on what he does best.
SFS Member Profile: Chavez Restoration, Inc.
Chavez Restoration Inc. continues to honor the core values of 1) doing the best job possible, 2) being the best for the task and 3) keep the customer satisfied .
“The E-Myth” is still changing lives…
Are you are stuck in the vortex of the technician mentality? You CAN “reboot” your business and your life! The real question is HOW? Pay attention here…