Solutions to Success during Slow Times

1. Review Goals Break down your sales goals to the smallest detail or level: a. How many leads per day do I need? b. What does my closing rate need to be? c. If you are behind, what can I do to catch up? d. The year is far from over; don’t give up! e. Break it down to the …

Your Next Management Enrichment Coaching Session Is Thursday, May 15th, 11 am EDT The Topic: Internal Accounting Controls!

The online Management Enrichment Coaching series offered by SGI™ continues Thursday, May 15th, at 11 am EDT! The topic: Internal Accounting Controls! Your internal accounting controls are all of the policies and procedures you need to help you achieve the following goals: Safeguard your assets from accidental loss from fraud! Ensure that you have accurate, timely, and complete information in …

The 3 Steps You Must Take NOW to See Drastic Improvement in 3 Months!

Long-Term Plans May Be DANGEROUS to Your Company’s Health! The 3 Steps You Must Take NOW to See Drastic Improvement in 3 Months! In an effort to improve, most companies search for new ideas, techniques, or strategies in the hopes that these new approaches will deliver better results.  The No. 1 factor holding a business back from achieving success is …

Stop Managing Your Managers & Start Directing Them

Learn from the Curious Case of “Cal the Contractor”: Why You Should STOP Managing Your Managers & Start Directing Them!! Let me tell you a tale of business. A small business starts out as a one-man show—a guy who “bought himself a job.” Let’s call our guy Cal. Cal’s got no one to manage and nothing to direct. Just do …

It’s Time To Give

I am sure all of you have strategized, developed and started implementing your perfectly crafted marketing plan for your business.  It’s really bugging me and I must ask, did you consider the many benefits of giving to local charities within your community? You don’t have to be one of the big boys to begin giving to charity. Shoot, one of …

7 Simple Steps to Get a Productive Start to Every Day

It’s still dark as your alarm goes off. You stumble out of bed and head to the shower. You ponder as you let the hot water hit you, “How can I make today a great day?” What you do early in the morning can set the tone for your entire day. It can be the difference between a wasted opportunity …

Convert Your “Clean & Check” into “Preventative Maintenance” that Delivers Real Value to Your Clients & More Revenue for You!

Spring is in the air around much of the country and customers will soon be calling to have their systems brought up to standard in order to handle the soon-to-come sweltering heat of summer.  To homeowners a “Clean & Check” and “Preventative Maintenance” means the same thing—but they shouldn’t be to us, as contractors.   The big question to you …

Your Next Management Enrichment Coaching Session Is Tomorrow! The Topic: Communication!

Your next installment of the complimentary online Management Enrichment Series continues tomorrow, Thursday, April 17th, at 11 am EDT! The series is meant for you, the owner, and key leaders on your team. The series is 100% part of your membership—no fee to participate!   The Topic: Communication! The key to your success isn’t finding another add-on product or finding …

The 8 Steps to Preparing Your Team for Growth

The 8 Steps to Preparing Your Team for Growth in Your Business! You’re already in the second quarter of the year, and hopefully, business is going well… You’re meeting and surpassing your intermediate goals. You think that your team is finally ready to start growing your business by adding people, trucks, or maybe even another location. What do you need …

SRS Distribution Inc Announces New Acquisitions

Since becoming a vendor partner in 2011, SRS Distribution Inc has expanded 138%!  In less than three years, SRS has grown from operating under 13 brand names with 47 locations to 20 brands in 112 locations serving 36 states.  And they are still growing with an aggressive goal of reaching 125-130 locations by the end of 2014.  Recently SRS Distribution …