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Giving more “R&R” to your employees

by Steve Toburen

The more “public” your R&R the more impact it has with an employee. Here is an easy way for clients and coworkers to publicly R&R your employees’ efforts.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning website, employee profile, employees, moment of truth, motivation, press release, recognition, recognition bonus, social media for cleaning and restoration websites Leave a comment

How can I reward productive employees?

by Steve Toburen
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Careful, calculated compensation plans can reward productive employees. Steve offers practical considerations for residential cleaners before diving in.

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning technician, Emotional Dynamics, employee contests, employee retention, employees, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, motivation, payroll, recognition bonus Leave a comment

Should I change over and pay commission?

by Steve Toburen
commission or salary

Steve analyzes when a change in compensation may be indicated. Is salary or commission necessarily better? Which way should you lean?

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags commission, employee retention, employees, financial analysis, legal issues, production, recognition bonus, salary Leave a comment

Why (and how) to reward your staff with Employee Recognition

by Steve Toburen
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Employees are a must for a full size business. How to keep them motivated? Employee recognition is more than just extra pay …

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, employee retention, employees, gratitude, motivation, recognition, recognition bonus Leave a comment

People (including your staff) LOVE money!

by Steve Toburen

We all want excited, motivated employees that are “invested” in the future of our business. The single best, cheapest and most effective motivational technique? Public Recognition! BUT money talks too!

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, cleaning business profit, commission, employees, legal issues, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, motivation, production, recognition bonus, salary Leave a comment

Benefiting from ‘Positive Peer Pressure’

by Steve Toburen

Loyal employees stay with you long-term based mostly on emotional factors.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning pricing profit, employee retention, motivation, payroll, recognition bonus 2 Comments

Adding an ‘Employee Efficiency Bonus’

by Steve Toburen

Steve explains how “sharing the pain” (AND the profits) can hold your employees “accountable” while also helping them strive for perfection.

Categories quickTIPS Tags accountability, carpet cleaning technician, customer cheerleader, efficiency, employees, goals, legal issues, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, motivation, recognition bonus, salary, Spot and Spill warranty, upselling 4 Comments

How do I set up a compensation plan?

by Steve Toburen

It’s a classic question with a twist. Steve shares his favorite compensation factors to take into account regardless of how complex the situation.

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags employee retention, employees, hiring, payroll, recognition bonus Leave a comment

Empower your employees to follow PPE procedures

by Steve Toburen

When a worker “owns” their personally assigned PPE they will be much more likely to care for it and follow PPE procedures.

Categories quickTIPS Tags accountability, carpet cleaning technician, cleaning equipment, efficiency, employee retention, employees, job site inspections, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, recognition bonus, safety Leave a comment

How to make cash rewards ‘talk’ even louder!

by Steve Toburen

Money talks! But be sure to get maximum benefit from your cash rewards while motivating your employees on to greater achievements.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, payroll, recognition bonus Leave a comment

A utility cart for more efficient truck re-stocking

by Steve Toburen

You need your tools and chemicals in the field with the technicians. Not forgotten back at the shop! Check out Steve’s great tip using a utility cart.

Categories quickTIPS Tags cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, efficiency, increased efficiency procedures, recognition bonus, truck mount, vehicle Leave a comment

Encourage your employees to “earn more”!

by Steve Toburen
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Create ways for your employees to earn more while increasing revenue for the company as well. A win-win for everyone!

Categories quickTIPS Tags additional cleaning services, carpet cleaning technician, employee retention, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, recognition bonus, salary Leave a comment

How should I bonus my techs on their “Additional Service Options”?

by Steve Toburen

Make it easy for your technicians to sell more on the job and you’ll make more money too. At the same time keep things transparent for everyone.

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags add-on sales, commission, efficiency, employee contests, employees, increase sales, payroll, recognition bonus, scotchgard sales, upselling Leave a comment

Do a ‘Trial Hire’ BEFORE you ‘propose’ to a job applicant

by Steve Toburen

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…

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, emotions, employee development, employees, hiring, hiring interview, part-time employee, recognition bonus Leave a comment

How should I bonus my techs for “up-sells”?

by Steve Toburen

This is a great question and I don’t mean to dodge it but my answer really depends on the profit margins you are working with on “additional services”. Here’s my analysis …

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags add-on sales, bait and switch, carpet cleaning marketing, commission, increase sales, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, recognition bonus, salary, sales, upselling Leave a comment
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