I hate being backed into a corner. Whether it’s an employee trying to hold you hostage for a raise or an insurance adjuster standing his ground on the payment of a claim, there is a feeling of helplessness and lack of control which is enough to drive most Type A personalities crazy. This can lead to anger, resentment, and more often than not, regrettable actions.
Every year, R&R features articles talking about different trends in the restoration industry. Today, franchises are undoubtedly on the rise – but so is the number of independent companies taking steps to be more independent than ever by not participating in third party program work. In this article, two franchise owners and two independent restoration company owners share their thoughts from their side of the aisle.
When it comes to business, trust and relationships are key. In mid-June, I heard Mike Gallina speak at the Violand Executive Summit. Gallina is the Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement for AultCare Health Insurance Plans.
In part one of this article we explored the four stages of turnaround involved in saving a failing business, including the objectives and actions necessary in each stage. These are the mechanics involved in bringing a business back to solvency and setting it up for sustained profitability in the future. Most of the information is easy to identify with; even common sense, if you will.
Management is defined as the attainment of organizational goals in an efficient and effective manner through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources.
When I first heard about Baxter Construction in Yakima, Wash., I knew there had to be a story there to tell. The successful restoration company is run by Brice Baxter, but if his sons have anything to say about it, he’ll be passing on the reins sooner than later.
As a business grows, it’s critical business owners and managers continually look ahead and plan for what the organization will look like in the future.
