by Nexstar Network | Jun 10, 2016 | Home Service Best Practices, Service Business Coaching, Successful Contractor
It is said that idle hands are the devil’s tools. I think that is very true, but let’s talk about when those hands aren’t so idle. There are often peaks and valleys in our businesses. This could be a result of seasonality, economic climate, staffing or a host of...
by Nexstar Network | May 26, 2016 | Home Service Best Practices, Know Your Numbers, Marketing Coach for Business, Service Business Coaching, Successful Contractor
In the residential contracting business, we often talk about setting goals. This is a natural way to keep track of how your company is doing and to show your team what they should be striving to achieve in concrete terms. But do you know your goal today? Your daily...
by Nexstar Network | Mar 11, 2013 | Call Center, Home Service Best Practices, Independent Home Services Contractors Training, Know Your Numbers, Marketing Coach for Business, Service Business Coaching, Successful Contractor, Training
It’s March and the calendar, and our clocks, now say it is spring. But if you are the owner or general manager of a successful air conditioning business you may already have a distinct summer glow. Air Conditioning companies make up to 70% of their profits during the...
by Nexstar Network | Mar 4, 2013 | Home Service Best Practices, Independent Home Services Contractors Training, Marketing Coach for Business, Service Business Coaching, Successful Contractor, Training
By Lisa Schardt, Nexstar® Network Business Enhancement Coach Family-owned businesses make up 80-90 percent of all businesses enterprises in North America. In addition, family businesses account for 50 percent of U.S. gross domestic product, generate 60 percent of the...
by Nexstar Network | Jan 28, 2013 | Home Service Best Practices, Service Business Coaching, Successful Contractor, Training
By Lisa Schardt, Nexstar® Network Business Enhancement Coach Getting involved in your community is admirable. Whenever you donate your time, talent and financial resources, it tends to come back to you. Sometimes it’s in the form of new friends, customers and new...
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