Beginning an Internship Program There specific steps one must take when beginning an internship program. Here we provide some considerations that will facilitate a smooth start.
Presentations and Sales Automotive Detailers Many auto detailers fall short in their sales presentations. I have often shopped the competition to see what their knowledge base was to gage their worthiness as a formidable competitor in the market place.
Sexual Harassment - Its just not on! Sexual Harassment is a disturbing part of employment life in the modern era and is unacceptable! From junior clerk to boardroom it continues on in its various guises from seemingly harmless fun to stalking.
Modern Clear Coats, Auto Detailers and visit to Lexus of North America We visited Lexus USA, home of the Lexus North America Head Quarters to help us better understand the latest innovations in automotive clear coast. As professional auto detailers we must know our customers cars and finishes.
Franchise Companies Come and Go Each day we hear of companies entering the franchising industry. This is good news for America, right? Well, yes and know.
Pressure Washing Business and Post Fire Cleanups Many have not experienced a fire up close. One year about 15 years ago I almost lost my house as did our neighbors to a wild fire. It moved so fast and the sky so black, with cinders everywhere and soot like a nuclear fallout horror movie.
Make Your Business More Profitable Do you want more sales and more profit from your business? It's not that hard to achieve if you follow these 4 simple tips. Send blank email for article.
Top 10 Record Keeping Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How To Avoid Them) If you interviewed business owners of failed businesses, a majority will tell you that they didn't understand or feel comfortable dealing with the "book work". Your ability to understand and perform day to day accounting tasks in your small business is a critical success factor. Here are some tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes business owners make.
Real World Accounting for Small Business Owners If you're like me, you love accounting. It's so fascinating and such an ingenious system. Don't you just think that Double Entry Accounting is the most beautiful creation of all humankind? Okay, let's get real. You probably think accounting is boring and best left to pencil pushing geeks (like me!). I mean…BOOORRRRING! Total Snooze-fest!
Concrete Cleaning Discussed at World of Concrete Expo 03 If you are in the pressure washing business and are serious about what you clean on the ground floor, I suggest you attend the WOC. The WOC is the World of Concrete Expo in Las Vegas, which is held once per year.
Reclaim Equipment Detailing Industry and NPDES, EPA, Storm Water Rules It behooves every professional mobile auto detailer to stay up with the reclaim equipment necessary to comply with the NPDES, EPA and storm water rules. Every company has a responsibility to not pollute the water supplies.
Small Businesses You Can Start in Automotive There are many choices when thinking about a small business involving your favorite hobby, Cars. What about a Mobile detailing franchise? Yes they too are available. As a matter of fact there are many such choices and each is a little different... let me explain...
Business Debt Collection Letter Writing Secrets Writing a debt collection letter is one of the most important skills of any small business owner. Do you have what it takes to get the money you've earned? I have a confession: I'm a business writer who's let clients get away with not paying me--a huge sign of failure of my writing abilities. You see, I never learned one of the most important writing skills for any self-employed person or small business owner: how to write a debt collection letter.
Detailing Business Options So you want to get into the auto detailing business and are not sure what options are right for you? It is a difficult choice indeed and there are so many options. Let me tell you a few having been in the industry some 27-years, we have seen a lot of businesses come and go and we have seen what works.
Professional Car Care Businesses You Can Start If you are in the professional car care business you may be looking to expand your business, for that no one can blame you. But which add on service makes the most sense? You will have to make an honest assessment of your current clientele and decide that for your self.
How to Avoid the Most Common Reasons for Small Business Failure The life cycle of the typical small business is short and painful. It starts out with a dream and ends with a whimper. And in between, a struggle of Herculean proportions is played out as the owner tries to figure out why the business isn't succeeding.
Cost Effective Franchise Regulations, Come again The Franchise Group at the Federal Trade Commission in all their ego and glory has proclaimed that franchise disclosure laws are "Cost Effective." I hate to break it to the FTC, but your comments and court are completely naked.
FTC Franchise Rule if Enacted will Trigger Hardship for Private Sector The FTC Franchise Rule maybe changed, as the Federal trade Commission has put out a report to the franchising industry as to upgrade the rule. If enacted will it will trigger hardship for private sector and cost many trees their lives; Paperwork.
Ten Top Performance Management Tips Sadly, Performance Management has got itself a bad reputation. Dreaded by those on the receiving end and considered an unproductive chore by the manager, the va...
Quit Tolerating Crybabies I bet you have some employees, colleagues, family or friends who are crybabies. They are "Loser Magnets" - because they magnetically attract other pessimists a...
The Art of Letting Go It has been six months since I left the corporate world - and there are some things I will always miss. Like saying good morning to colleagues on my way to the ...
Ecological Landscape Design and Organic Lawn Care There is a growing recognition, that the expanding suburban landscape is having a negative environmental impact. Trends toward ecological landscaping and organi...
Network Marketing on Auto-Pilot How to put a Network Marketing business on autopilot. Interview with an expert who is the number one sponsor over 100,000 associates and has NEVER attended a ho...
First Things Last Stephen Covey taught us about 'first things first'. But it gets harder and harder to stay focused on our priorities. here's some ideas to help you review what y...
Walk Tall and Carry a Big Stick! Have you ever been looked down on for some reason? Come along with me and see just how special you really are, please know you are special and deserving of much...
Organizing - Time is of the Essence! What does "time" have to do with getting organized? Everything! Our society today keeps us running and constantly inhaling, seemingly never allowing us to stop ...
Stepping Stone Jobs What we name something matters. It sets a tone that alters our attitude. Give something a new name and the difference may seem insignificant or even trivial. ...
What are Murphy Beds? In a time of expensive real estate, smaller homes built on smaller lots are becoming the norm, even in the suburbs. In the city, space is at an even greater pre...
Warming Up to the Concept of Time "Now go on and enjoy yourself, dance to your heart's content and win the Prince's heart. But remember, you have to be back before the clock strikes twelve at mi...
Staying Healthy on a Low Carbohydrate Diet It is estimated that about 32 million Americans are following some type of low carbohydrate diet. This is the result of fad diet authors claiming that carbohydr...
5 Tips to Enjoying Your Day Spa Visit Visiting a day spa can be intimidating for the uninitiated. These five tips will help you be at ease and get the most out of your visit.
How to Get out of Bunkers This lesson is entitled, "How to Get out of Bunkers", and everyone knows how frustrating they can be if you don't know the proper mechanics to get out of them. ...
How to Create Your Own Monster Is Your Spoiled Pet Disrupting Your Life? Read one pet owner's amusing take on why we let them do it...
