Pet Problems: I Smell Money!
Big Billy Yeadon shares how to increase your share of a $41,000,000,000.00 (that’s a whole lot of zeros!) market that many other cleaners are missing out on … the lucrative world of pet care.
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Ten Essential Strategies for Success in a Tough Economy
This is a hard hitting Special Report with 10 Strategies that absolutely will transform your business- IF you implement them.
What is my “business good will” worth?
At the end of the day any business is worth what an informed and willing buyer is willing to pay for it!
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 2)
To build a successful business we have to attend to ALL of the different functions of the business because these activities are essential parts of the recipe.
How can I motivate my sales staff?
A California cleaning, restoration and flooring sales company owner is struggling with “demotivated” sales people. Steve shares some principles on how to run an upbeat sales meeting and how to help your staff (or you!) sell more jobs!
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 1)
Chuck Violand takes away some important business concepts as he struggles with an old Italian family recipe. Did you know that what you don’t know may be the most dangerous thing for your success? Read on…
Changing the focus in your company
Instead of focusing on your employees let’s look at other things that can drive us toward profitability.
How can I get regular accounts?
A SFS graduate has been practicing his “cold call” techniques on his past accounts. Steve stresses the need to get the “Law of Large Numbers” on his side and to offer “zoned cleanings”.
The context of “free”
Whether it’s “free air” or free speech or freedom of choice, each freedom has a “cost/benefit ratio”.
Solid decisions-not “wishful thinking”(Part 1)
Facing the real data in your business frequently means somebody is going to have to make some tough decisions. Since you’re the guy who signs the checks- that “somebody” is probably YOU!
Love, hate and commercial cleaning
Attention all Connections attendees. Don’t miss Steve Toburen’s “Building Commercial Toll Booths” seminar next Wednesday morning in Las Vegas. Even better, it is FREE and Steve guarantees no sales pitch!
TOP TEN #2- Make More Money by “Selling Less”
Home owners are wary of being high pressured with bait-and-switch tactics. So Steve suggests you promote ONLY your most profitable products and services…
“How much per square metre should I charge?”
Square foot, square metre- the question is the same! A new carpet cleaner in Great Britain is facing this pricing quandary and wants a formula for pricing. So Steve gives him one …
How cleaners/restorers can avoid the “Mercedes Benz Syndrome”
Chuck Violand explains why restoration and cleaning business owners should carefully weigh their purchases.
Focusing on the “right” cleaning business goals (Part 1)
With the new year coming it’s a good time to reflect on your company’s future. And a big part of any business plan is forecasting sales goals for next year.