Should I switch and pay techs on commission?
All compensation arrangements have pros and cons. Steve reviews the options for commercial and other business models to pay techs.
hiring
The “why” (and “how”) of training your new employees…
Even the best new recruits need training. Steve provides tools to train your new employees and get them started right!
Why and how to not “hire in a hurry”!
It IS possible to find better employees in the cleaning and restoration industry. Follow these 7 tips to start the process today.
Steve’s Top 5 “Grow Your Business TIPS”
Increased sales can bring growing pains that have destroyed many small business contractors. Here is some help …
Keep a reserve of great candidates!
Your best tech just quit! Be able to hire great people immediately when the need arises with these 5 steps.
How can I hire someone who hasn’t applied?
Turnover is par for the course in Carpet Cleaning and Restoration companies. However there really are good employee candidates out there. Steve offers some suggestions for finding (and holding on to) the best.
“Encourage” marginal employees to move on!
Nothing is more important to your financial future (and personal happiness) than finding stellar employees that “buy in” to your business vision.
Do a “trial hire” BEFORE hiring a full time employee
So why not let both parties get to know each other before you “tie the knot” by offering full time employment? Here’s how to do this…
How to train your techs for referrals
This “Initial Value Added Service Training” procedure gives you a step-by-step guide to pre-orient your employee on the hidden customer emotions confronting them on the job.
Consider part time instead of full time workers
Ready to hire your first employee? Or maybe due to expansion you are eying the possibility of hiring more. Steve highlights the benefits of using part-time help.
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…
A great business card “Moment of Truth”
Tweak how you hand over your business card and you will make your prospect feel “extra special”. (And this is always a good thing!)
“Card” your new employee immediately
You’ve invested a lot finding, interviewing and hiring a new employee. Now help them to feel like part of your family….
Avoiding “Swarm Management” with a “good fit”- Part IV
Chuck winds up his series on “Swarm Management” by reminding us that generosity can doom your company. Instead, practice “tough love” by hiring based on the tasks ahead.
The causes of “Swarm Management”- Part II
As a company grows, it’s easy to lose control. If you aren’t careful the company morphs into a creature that nobody recognizes and is neither efficient nor a fun place to work at!