Posted on 05 February 2010. Tags: carpet cleaner's injury fund, carpet cleaning safety, cash flow, employees, finances, future, health, owner/operator, positioning
All of us (and especially you solo owner operators) should think about the fragile line between good health and winding up disabled in just one instant. And we’re not just talking health. Instead, think what would happen to your family’s economic security if you lose one, two, three or more months of work …
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Posted in Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column
Posted on 08 January 2010. Tags: business questions, communication, competition, customer service, economy, education, employees, fear, finances, future, loyalty, marketing, positioning, pricing, production, profit, reality, sales, starting out, survival
Check out these 10 questions that just may keep you from joining the 80% of start-up businesses that fail within their first decade. Then share with your fellow board members other vital questions that have kept you safe, sane and profitable …
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
Posted on 17 August 2009. Tags: business sale, business valuation, cashing out, Cleaner's Curse, delegate, evaluation, finances, future, goals, infrastructure, investments, lifestyle analysis, new carpet cleaning business, operations manual, procedures, systems
When will you sell your business? Very few make plans for this very likely reality. Do it right with this Special Report.
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Posted in Special Reports
Posted on 10 August 2009. Tags: finances, future, health, investments, owner/operator, the big picture
You can make a lot of money in cleaning and restoration. But will it be enough for you to retire in style? Take steps now to provide for the day you leave your business. Steve gives his recommendations on how to “clean up”.
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Posted in Special Reports
Posted on 27 July 2009. Tags: competition, emotions, fear, finances, future, management, owner/operator, positioning, retirement
Can you be successful without enduring the inevitable agonies of hiring employees? Absolutely. But if you fly solo you must make a few adjustments.
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Posted in Special Reports
Posted on 22 July 2009. Tags: discounts, economy, finances, future, loyalty, positioning, pricing, profit
Can discounting your price help drive more business? Take a look at Pizza Hut and see what it did for them.
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
Posted on 13 July 2009. Tags: callbacks, cash, cheerleader, credit, customer concerns, employees, equipment, finances, payroll, referrals, sales, Stay Beautiful
In the “good ole days” (pre-recession) you could get by with casually checking the nice big number at the end of your monthly Profit and Loss statement and then pop a cold one! Not anymore. You now need to focus like a hawk on your WEEKLY financials. This Flash Report form will help …
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Posted in Practical Paperwork
Posted on 26 June 2009. Tags: diversification, employees, finances, future, management, pricing, profit, sales, systems
Are you tired of trying to be “all things to all men”? You aren’t the only one …
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Posted in Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column
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