Employee trouble in paradise…
Business is rocking … yet the office environment has this entrepreneur on his knees looking for how to bring peace to the valley.
partner
Will a partnership help me grow my carpet cleaning business?
An Idaho cleaner is in between hiring his first employee or forming a partnership. Uh-oh! Time for another one of “Steve’s rants”!
I think I need a partner …
All of us need a shoulder to cry on. Steve explains that while a partner may help you now it will be some very expensive emotional support down the road …
So do you play “second fiddle”? – Part 2
Business leaders work best with second fiddles who have a deep inner strength and confidence and who feel secure in their position. Second fiddles are much appreciated!
Should “second fiddles” be ashamed of their position? – Part 1
The “second fiddle” title conjures up images of being second rate, living in the shadow of the one in first place, or riding someone else’s coattails. Is that fair… ?
“How can I end this with dignity?”
An SFS graduate now realizes that going into business with his Dad wasn’t the best option. How can this cleaner now fix things in his company and at the same time not destroy his family relationship?
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.
“Strategic Partnerships” cover your back!
Your very best “Strategic Partner” is Jon-Don and the SFS program! But what other options are out there?
Solid decisions- NOT “wishful thinking” (Part 4)
With this part 4 I’m finally done pontificating about the “Curse of Wishful Thinking”. But my final “wishful thinking” trap may be the most dangerous of all …
One tech or two on carpet cleaning trucks?
Nothing (with the exception of how to price your work) will get carpet cleaners more agitated than the eternal question of one person versus two person crews. Steve explains why he came down somewhere in the middle …