Avoiding the “silent killer”! (Carbon Monoxide)
Listen carefully here: Carbon Monoxide is a very real danger to you, your employees AND your customers.
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The Dirty Dozen Fabric Problems and How to Eliminate Them
Build a niche by specializing in fixing fine fabric problems. Are you ready for the lucrative world of fine fabric cleaning?
Cleaning Up- Building Personal Wealth in the Cleaning Industry
You can make a lot of money in cleaning and restoration. But will it be enough for you to retire in style? Take steps now to provide for the day you leave your business. Steve gives his recommendations on how to “clean up”.
Git yerself efficient!
What is your goal in business? “Be more efficient” should be near top of the list.
Are you loved?
In the grand scheme of things all business challenges and issues (even as overwhelming as they may feel at the time) pale in comparison to the loss of love or to debilitating health.
The life you save may be your own!
Any death is a tragedy. But when people are killed from ignoring/blowing off basic safety rules it is just so maddeningly senseless. Now pay attention here…
How can I “step away” from my business?
This SFS graduate from Florida needs to get away from the day to day grind of his business. Is selling the company the only answer?
Strength in numbers?
Steve reflects on where far too many hardworking business owners are in this industry AND how to get out of the “all alone” trap. And then if that doesn’t motivate you- what the heck is the “T-Bone Trap”?
What medical questions can I legally ask?
A Texas restoration contractor needs help on complying with the confusing medical documentation laws. Steve reaches out to the experts…
Parking your truck safely and efficiently
How you park your truck can make for faster work or expose you to real dangers. Steve shares a few tips to keep you safe, effective and healthy …
Do you own a small service business? Do you have a personal “Disaster Plan”?
Steve is typing one-handed and is thankful he is still not “on the truck”. How about you? Can you clean carpet with one hand? If not, read on …
“Carefully Clean” technicians create Cheerleaders!
No one wants your previous customer’s “issues” brought into their home. So keep your clothes problem (and lint/ fiber/ dander) free with this little TIP …
“SFS changed my life”- Brad Macauley
Illinois carpet cleaner Brad Macauley found the push he needed to make a real change for the better in his business and life. How and why did he do it?
Read on …
Oh no! It is New Year’s Resolutions time!
Do these New Year’s Resolutions sound familiar- healthier food, more exercise, drink less, sending your SFS QuickTips to that slave driver Toburen? Well the Heath brothers, authors of “Switch” share 5 short tips that will make 2011 different for YOU!
Is it time to move away from the venerable carpet cleaning wand? Yes and no …
We seldom focus on carpet cleaning equipment or cleaning techniques in SFS except when it helps us introduce the Holy Grail of “consistency” with employees working in the customer’s homes …