Get and Use References from Customers

References are an important part of getting new business. However, there are some techniques that work better than others, as well as some pitfalls to avoid.

Decibels Decoded: A Primer on Understanding Noise Output and Decibels

Noise levels – you want to keep them down. But reducing noise costs money. How do you decide whether your investment is cost-effective? Suppose an analysis shows that you could take measures to reduce your noise level from 79 to 72 decibels. That doesn’t sound like much improvement, does it? In fact, a noise level of 79 decibels (dB) is more than twice as loud as 72 dB, so this investment could reduce your noise level by better than half.

Sweep All, Inc. Offers Two Decades of Quality Experience

Title:Sweep All, Inc. Offers Two Decades of Quality Experience Doyle Caffee bought his first sweeper for $13,000 in 1991. His idea was to start a sweeping company, run it for five years and then sell it and start again with something else. Twenty years later, he has no regrets about having stayed in the industry for the long run.

When Times are Tough, Put Everyone in Marketing

Are you facing falling customer orders? Slower renewals? Cancellations? Requests for ever-deeper discounts? Those are silly questions. Of course you are experiencing these recession symptoms. And you have probably cut budgets and jobs more than you like.

Jacketta Sweeping Service “Does Sweeping Right”

Title:Jacketta Sweeping Service “Does Sweeping Right” Debbie Jaketta grew up in the power sweeping business founded in 1968 by her parents, Neil and Bonnie. Although at first she determined not to work in the company when she became an adult, eventually she started working there part time doing the books and, as is said, the rest is history.

Kraig Kramers: The ‘CEO’s Toolkit Series’

This article contains links based on information provided by Kraig Kramers, which deal with how to run a sweeping company as well as how to grow your business.

Analysis of Walmart Requirement to Use ServiceChannel

When Bidding on Aggregator Work, Read Contract and Carefully Consider Bid Pricing

Your Phone is the Lifeline of your Business

An experienced contractor tells how to use the telephone to sell your services.

How to Win the Local Marketing Game

As customers continue to rely on the Web to help them screen local businesses, local businesses must take steps to ensure that they pop to the top of online searches and continuously manage the accuracy of contact information and the tone of customer reviews.

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