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 11 January 2010. Tags: carpet cleaner's fitness, education, health, health and carpet cleaning, personal health, quality of life
As a carpet cleaner you of all people should be focusing on your health! Yet, I gotta say that when looking at our “Strategies for Success” seminar attendees some of you have been looking “elsewhere”! Let me help you uncomplicate healthy eating …
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
Posted on 18 November 2009. Tags: branding, emotions, first impression, five senses, health, hygiene, marketing, marketing to women, uniforms
In this summary of “Brand Sense…Build Powerful Brands through Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, and Sound” Bill Yeadon explains how the five senses can affect your customer AND what they FEEL about your service …
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Posted in Big Billy's Books & Blogs
Posted on 13 November 2009. Tags: cell phones, communication, emotions, health, relationships
Our hi-tech world can keep you constantly connected. Is that always a good thing? Chuck Violand evaluates this current (and in his opinion very damaging) trend …
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
Posted on 05 October 2009. Tags: competition, diversification, fabrics, health, owner/operator, positioning, production, upholstery
You can build a virtually competition free niche by specializing in fine fabric cleaning. Are you up to the task? How can you avoid those excruciatingly expensive mistakes? Bill Yeadon shares his many, many years of wisdom …
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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 14 July 2009. Tags: carpet, future, health, liability, safety
How can a simple drink spill in the Denver airport turn into such a large mess?
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
Posted on 22 May 2009. Tags: cheerleader, community, emotions, first impression, health, loyalty, marketing, marketing to women, positioning, sales
It is simple. Anyone over the age of five should realize that men and women are very different! Let me count the ways …
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Posted in SFS Instructor’s Blog
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