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restoration business development

How Do You Know What You NEED to Do at Your Restoration Company?

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
January 5, 2023
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A Needs Analysis provides clarity to reach the desired outcome.


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smoke-damaged media shelf

Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 4

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
December 22, 2022
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The final phase involves compiling a list of items and tasks.


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soft tissue injuries

What's the Most Common Injury for the Restoration Business?

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
December 21, 2022
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Sprains and strains can be avoided with the proper training and equipment.



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business email etiquette

Restorers Need to Ask: To Reply All or NOT Reply All

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
December 1, 2022
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Some tips on proper email etiquette that can make a big difference for a restoration business.


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fire damage restoration

Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 3

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
November 23, 2022
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Know the odors you are dealing with and the best ways to treat them.


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health and safety

Restorers Need a Written Health and Safety Program

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
November 16, 2022
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Creating a plan can be daunting, but consistent guidance is needed.




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lessons learned in restoration

Things I Learned from Running a Restoration Company

Restoring Success
Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
November 3, 2022
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Sharing lessons that have served well when it comes to running a restoration business and other ventures.


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fire restoration estimating

Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 2

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
October 27, 2022
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Seven factors to determine for the preliminary estimate.


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environmental health and safety certification

Looking at Restorer Options for Environmental, Health, and Safety Certification

Barry Rice
Barry Rice
October 12, 2022
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Here are some of the options for a restorer to advance their environmental, health, and safety knowledge and gain certification.



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delegating responsibilities in your restoration business

How Restoration Contractors Can Let Go to Grow

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
October 7, 2022
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A recovering micromanager explains why giving up control actually makes you, and your team, stronger.


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