You must know the feeling. You’re unloading the dryer and when you get to the bottom of it all and everything is nice and folded, there’s something unexpected lying in the drum. Usually, it’s money: a few crumpled singles, occasionally something larger. Or, the handful of change that’s been the source of that persistent rattle for the last 45 minutes.
Businesses today are faced with a dilemma regarding proper floor protection, especially since costs associated with protecting floors have, like other costs, risen in recent years. However, several issues can present themselves by not having a proper floor care program in place.
At a minimum, it takes someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, a good idea, and determination to start a business from scratch. But take that someone, and pair him or her up with a spouse with the same spirit and drive.
“Service may be our last name, but it is our first priority.” This is the Miller’s Textile Services’ motto. But just saying it doesn’t make it so.
It’s always tempting to think of the industry we share as a place more characterized by sameness than change. While there’s some truth and probably comfort in that view, it obscures a larger truth that textile rentals are affected by changes in consumer habits and trends and, even to some extent, larger social and economic concerns. The following are a few of the trends and issues we have noted that are driving the business of our customers in recent months.
It used to be known as employee orientation. Not a biggie, right? Some paperwork to fill out, noting where the essential areas are, finding out the scope of responsibilities and learning the names of your new co-workers. Boom! Done.
How do you describe what Bud’s Family Restaurant does? Answer: Bud’s provides a sit-down, full-serve family dinner for our customers.
There is a great deal of misperception that surrounds the word branding today. Some confuse the idea of branding with the company logo. Some believe it’s the sign out front, the name on the vehicle or business card, the ad in the paper, the top panel on the corporate website, the clever tag line.
You see the articles every day. In your newspaper. In the trade press. On your favorite business advice websites like LinkedIn. Once a day, 365 days a year, you can find an article about how to conduct yourself in a job interview.
How would you describe what Stoops Freightliner does?
Answer: Stoops Freightliner is a large truck dealership. We sell new and used trucks and truck parts. We also offer full service and repair on all makes of trucks.
