Managing Your Restoration Business

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Business development in the field of restoration can be challenging for a variety of reasons.

After taking place in Frisco, Texas in 2014, The Experience Conference and Exhibition will head back to its long-time Clearwater Beach location this spring, taking place from April 27-29 at the Clearwater Beach Hilton Resort and Spa.

Monday mornings are always a bit hectic in the restoration industry, but one Monday last May proved to be an unforgettable day for everybody at our company.

Bonuses are one of the responsibilities that many business owners learn to really dislike, and the reason for the dislike is that setting correct and fair metrics are very difficult to do.

Insights began in 1996 as a small trade show operated by Disaster Kleenup International (DKI), a company that is now the property restoration industry’s largest contracting organization.

Like many restoration contractors, Tom Laska has heard the noise since he started ICC Restoration & Cleaning Services more than 25 years ago: Adjusters disagreeing with contractors over work estimates.

The art of interviewing the customer is a critical skill for the professional restorer. 

The single greatest attribute of companies that are successful in the restoration industry today is discipline.

This month I’ve taken different direction from what I normally write about. As you know, I try to discuss, explain and help small businesses in this industry move in a positive, forward and profitable direction.

Looking back on the industry, the first TPA started about 20 years ago with USAA.