How to “convert” a big cleanup into a regular contract account
A Carolina cleaner is all excited about a big job. Steve returns him to reality with a reminder on regular cash flow and how to get it.
sub-contractors
Steve, I’ll take anything …
When your starting out, any work is a blessing. Read Steve’s advice to one sub-contractor.
Mitigation versus structural re-construction?
Where is the balance between remediation and structural construction? Your priorities.
Steve offers some instrospective questions for meditation.
How can I compete against the ‘Big Boys’?
You don’t need (or even want to be) a national company. As you well know lots of people don’t like the “big boys” and prefer the local “little guy”. So don’t let yourself be intimidated!
“Strategic Partnerships” cover your back!
Your very best “Strategic Partner” is Jon-Don and the SFS program! But what other options are out there?
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!
Should I start out hitching a ride as a sub-contractor cleaner?
After an extended absence from our industry an independent cleaner is looking to get back in the game. He’s looking for a shortcut to success but as usual Steve tells it like it is …
“What can I do to pay the bills till my carpet cleaning business kicks in?”
In a perfect world your first clients would all be clamoring for clean carpets BEFORE you even open your doors for business. Surprise! It doesn’t work that way, as one slightly disillusioned Kansas City carpet cleaner is finding out …
Should I make him a sub-contractor?
Sorry, folks, Sub-contractors cannot be “named” or “made” by you. Steve explains the folly of this approach AND what to do about it …