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Editor's Note

Coronavirus: We Are In This Together!

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
April 7, 2020

Where do I even start this month?! I am writing this on Monday, March 23, several weeks before the issue will hit your mailbox or inbox. By the time you read this, it is likely the world will have seemed to change all over again amid dealing with the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.


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When Biohazard is Your Business

One franchise's response to COVID-19.
Gary Findley
March 17, 2020
Unlike the very same circumstances that have many businesses slowing to a halt, we are continuing to experience an escalating need for our services.
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Lessons from Hockey

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
March 9, 2020

My 5-year-old has been on skates pretty much from the moment he was born. The moment my husband could get him in skates, he did. In the beginning, of course, Levi couldn’t even stand – and often refused to even try.


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Maximize Profits: Odor Removal Services

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
March 4, 2020
Establishing business you can count on year-round, no matter the weather.
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Basics of Helping Homeowners Recover from Water Damage

Rachel Anderson
March 3, 2020
While it’s common for property owners to want to rush the repairs so they can get their house back to its pre-damaged state ASAP, it’s the responsibility of the water damage restoration team to ensure that the entire process is carried out correctly and safely.
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Stay Interviews

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
February 6, 2020

There has been a lot of talk about hiring woes in today’s booming job market. In R&R’s State of the Industry study in 2018 and 2019, hiring and retaining employees was identified as the top pain point for restoration contractors. With the unemployment rate sitting at a very steady 3.7%, that’s not new news to anyone, right?


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Plumbers and Restoration Companies Can Work Together to Fix Property Damage

Tom Masters
February 4, 2020
Finding flexible ways to work with your customers while also working closely with other companies is a key to building solid consumer relationships and maintaining a well-known quality business.
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Editor's Note

The Polar Coaster

January 2, 2020
In doing some research for this month’s column, I came across the Farmer’s Almanac’s extended forecast for the first portion of 2020. Guess what they’re calling it? Yep – The Polar Coaster.
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How Expanding Lines of Service Can Add Value to Your Business

Gary Findley
November 27, 2019
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As we continue to expand our services, we are constantly looking at the bigger picture. How can we grow?
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A Common Thread

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 7, 2019

As I’m writing this, I’m sitting at the R&R table at Violand’s Business Planning Retreat. If you’ve never attended this event before, it’s unique and inspiring; a great place to share ideas and plan for the future. Inside a large banquet hall, tables are set up for restoration and cleaning companies to work together to create their business plan for the following year.


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