As your business grows, chances are that you will hit a plateau at some point. It’s important to recognize when you’re entering such a phase because, if you act quickly, you can shortcut the time you spend on the plateau—and sometimes even blow past it completely. Here are five common early warning…
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1.) WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF ALL EMPLOYEES? I think it starts with our structured hiring process. We follow Jack Welch’s philosophy of ‘hire slow and fire fast’ and take a lot of time to make sure we’re bringing the right people on board. No matter what…
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Safety. Cleanliness. Professionalism. Underfoot surface protection can involve a lot more than the preservation of a finished floor in or near a home or commercial environment. How your crews go about protecting surfaces reflects on your company’s dedication to doing the job right. There are a lot of good options for keeping…
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Interiors tend to be more time-consuming and detail-oriented than exteriors. So, the last thing any pro needs is a coating that fails or just doesn’t look right. Here, five pros share which interior coatings help them earn—and keep—a customer’s trust. NICK LAURO: Nick Lauro Painting, LauroPainting.com This Pennsylvania-based pro…
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There’s a common misconception that if wood is clean and smooth, there’s no need to sand. This couldn’t be further from the truth; we sand NOT to make the wood smooth but, rather, to open the grain to allow the stain/finishes to penetrate and create a strong bond. Sanding is often the…
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