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Get ahead of the curve with your spring cleaning rush!

by Steve Toburen

Spring is a great time to get your equipment, truck(s) and/or you and your employees in order! But first avoid these spring cleaning dangers …

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning equipment, first impression, fresh water supply hose, high season, preventive maintenance, technical cleaning skills Leave a comment

Will your clients sing your praises online?

by Steve Toburen

Clients sing your praises when they have been super impressed with your work. How can you make this happen today and EVERY day?

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning marketing, Emotional Dynamics, high season, marketing, moment of truth, Negative Moment of Truth, referrals Leave a comment

April Showers Bring… Customer Appreciation Days!

by Bill Yeadon

With this past (and ongoing) winter who knows if we will see “flowers” or more SNOW in the coming months. The only sure thing is that there will be a lot of pent up customer demand to get their homes and buildings clean and fresh smelling very soon!

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, high season, Jon-Don customer appreciation days, truck mount Leave a comment

How and where do I find temporary fire restoration workers?

by Steve Toburen

Finding quality people that are interested in on call work is challenging one Colorado restorer. Steve shares an answer that worked in his company …

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning technician, employees, fire and water damage restoration business resource, fire restoration, high season, temporary help, unemployment claims 2 Comments

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