When you get to the point where you are ready to hire employees, it's really an exciting time to be a business owner. You are seeing your dream of a successful business coming to life right in front of your very eyes. It's truly amazing. With that said, once you start hiring employees you need to realize that not everyone will work out. When I was new, I thought it would be a … [Read more...] about Rule # 1: It’s a crazy world, and as a result, you will hire some crazy people.
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A few simple tips for being more efficient when cleaning your accounts…
Let me be clear, while I just love to land new accounts, and the revenue they generate, I like getting done as fast as possible even better. For me the challenge is always... "How can I be more efficient?" When you maximize your time, you do the same to your profits. So over the years I have worked hard to fine tune each job so we get done quickly. I try to pass on this … [Read more...] about A few simple tips for being more efficient when cleaning your accounts…
Bidding too low will happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from the experience.
Let me blurt something out real fast, not every bid you perform will be spot on. There, I got that off my chest. I bring this up because there are those that want to "bid perfectly" every single time out. While that's a noble goal, it's not going to happen. Sorry for the bad news. The flip side is that you can learn a whole bunch from those accounts that you messed up … [Read more...] about Bidding too low will happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t profit from the experience.
FIVE Motivational quotes that are worthy of being framed on your office wall…
It's the nearing the end of February. How are your "New Year Resolutions" holding up? Are you faithfully staying motivated to reach your goals? Let's face it, it can be tough. When you are working on a long-term project, like starting or growing a business, it can be hard to bring boundless enthusiasm to the table every single day. Some days the tank just seems empty for one … [Read more...] about FIVE Motivational quotes that are worthy of being framed on your office wall…
Charging for an initial cleaning to get the account up to speed is an option to consider on new jobs…
Going out on a bid is an exciting time. You get a chance to show why YOU should get the job. It can also be a opportunity to make more than you thought possible. Sometimes you may across an account that has been neglected, and needs some more comprehensive cleaning in order to get the account up to speed. In cases like these, when you are doing the walk through with the … [Read more...] about Charging for an initial cleaning to get the account up to speed is an option to consider on new jobs…