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Articles Tagged with ''business strategy''

The New Flat Rate opens national training center

December 29, 2015

The New Flat Rate moved to a new location in Dalton, Ga., that houses modernized office space and a training center for technicians and contractors.


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Five steps to getting your 2016 plan started

October 23, 2015

Where is your focus?


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The sales message you're giving your clients

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Kenny Chapman
October 23, 2015

What message are you really sending your clients?


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Milwaukee Tool insulation and duct knives

August 25, 2015

A perfect union of sales and marketing systems

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Kenny Chapman
June 22, 2015

Successful sales and marketing systems are critical for service business success.


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7 tips to find the right accountant

In any small business, the right accountant functions almost like a partner.
June 22, 2015

Do your homework to find the right fit for both of you.


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Checking in vs. snooping — Part 2

How much time is wasted in the office by personnel and staff in the field?
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 11, 2015

People actually like when you pay attention, but only if it’s more about complimenting them than criticizing them.


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Monitor your business plan

In the service business, it can be feast or famine.
Jim Hamilton
April 27, 2015
Understand your seasonality and adjust your action items.


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Upside to downside risk

Insurance…a lot or a little….
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
December 15, 2014

The line on who’s the right insurance broker can get blurred as you think about what you need for your personal insurance needs.


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Use a weekly quick ratio to help manage the cash in your business

Go with the flow.
Jim Hamilton
October 27, 2014
Use a weekly quick ratio to help manage your cash.
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