Management

Ask Steve: Troubleshooting the “Missing Tools” Conundrum

Missing tools can lead to a lot of finger pointing, not to mention additional business costs.
May 16, 2013

I faced the same problem in my 16 employee, multi-truck company.


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A Phenomenal Leader is…

In this installment, I’d like to explore the qualities of a leader
May 9, 2013

Welcome to the third episode of Phenomenal Leadership Systems.


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Ask Steve: With Business Thriving, Should I Stay Small or Expand?

Should you build a bigger business based on employees or stay small as an owner-operator?
May 9, 2013

Big or small, with some adjustments either way, can give you a great life.


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Ask Steve: Should I Offer Credit Cards as a Payment Option?

Accepting credit cards can open the door for additional profits. Read on to see how.
May 2, 2013

Should you offer credit card payment?


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Recognize, Reward… Then Relax!

So how do you break free from being an owner/operator and morph your company into critical mass?
April 3, 2013

Sooner or later, you will want to add employees to your growing cleaning or restoration business. It may be something so simple (and yes, sad) as an aging body crying out for relief.


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The Definition of Leadership

There can only be one vision.
April 3, 2013

Last month I shared my definition of leadership: Effectively communicating your vision, mission and purpose. Today, I’d like to share what I mean by vision.


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5 Keys to Complying with OSHA’s New HazCom Standard

For carpet cleaners and restoration companies, there is still time to get ahead of the compliance curve
March 11, 2013

Cleaning specialists in the United States have work to do in 2013 if they are going to stay compliant with OSHA’s changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom or HCS).


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Building a Drama-Free Business: Part II

Find personal freedom without compromising your business
March 1, 2013

So can you develop great, drama-free employees so you can find and enjoy this elusive personal freedom? My answer is a resounding “yes,” if you have the right concepts, tools and the fire in the belly to break free!


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The Definition of Leadership

Everything rises and falls on leadership
March 1, 2013

John Maxwell, the world’s No. 1 leadership expert, says that everything rises and falls on leadership. If that’s true, shouldn’t we learn more about it?


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What Are You Doing to Provide Great Service?

Every interaction is another opportunity to make a great impression
March 1, 2013

What does it mean to “provide great service?” When you think about companies that provide you with great service, what exactly are they doing that makes you feel this way?


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