Ray Confer, principal in C & J Sweeping and a contractor with 60 employees, says: “When it comes to running a sweeping company, including how you bid sweeping jobs, there’s no right and wrong way to do it if you have the facts you need. What’s important is that you work out a way that works — and makes money — for you.” Adapted from Confer’s presentation at a National Pavement Expo.
Title:Davidson-Macri Sweeping, Inc. and SweeperMarket magazine receive 2008 WorldSweeper.com Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping
Davidson-Macri Sweeping, Inc. was also the WorldSweeper.com Contractor of the Month for February, 2008
The average company loses half their customers in 5 years and half their employees in 4 years. This has significant impact to overall customer, employee, investor and supplier loyalty.
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Immaculate Sweeping: Their name matches their service quality.
In the audio interview with 22-year property management veteran, Laura Schmitt, you will learn what a professional manager wants to see from a sweeping contractor. You will find that there are many aspects of professionalism, and that your opportunity to make a favorable impression encompasses all parts of your business, from how you present yourself to the cleanliness of your sweepers and much mo
When you come looking for a loan it takes preparation, and conventional wisdom says that you need to look professional when you walk in through the door. Three Bank of America small business experts provide the information.
In order to survive as a sweeping contractor in today’s highly competitive market, there are several questions you need to consider. As in any business venture, taking time to evaluate a few key questions will provide a clearer picture of the direction to take to maximize your success.
The first question is: “Who is the competition?” This may sound insignificant, but many contractors don’t realize who their biggest competitors are – and it’s not necessarily the other sweeping companies in town. I recognize three categories of competition: in-house, competing sweeper companies, and others.
There’s no doubt that modern day life has vastly changed from its ancient and not-so-ancient counterparts of the past. But, does the same sentiment apply to modern day sweeping, as well?
This article offers insight into a unique way to gather new customers from out-of-business competitors.
Gale Holsman, Jr., has been in the sweeping business for almost a quarter of a century. During that time, he has bought and sold numerous sweeping companies spanning several midwestern states. Here, in an easy to listen to audio format, are Gale’s tips for what process you should follow prior to selling your sweeping company.
