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Modal Auxiliary Verbs

May 21, 2023 8:00 am

As we read the ANSI/IICRC Standards of Care we should not fail to notice there are two distinct sets of definitions. The first set of definitions provided for the end-user is the “Important Definitions”, followed by the second set which is called “General Definitions”. The article below will discuss the “Important Definitions” and how they empower and tie together the Standards of Care for the end-user.  The term Standard of Care refers to the reasonable degree of care one should provide during a project. Many writers in the industry choose a technical approach that

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You Want More Control of Your Life? Let Go!

May 20, 2023 8:00 am

I am sure most business owners have been through some pretty scary times at one point or another. There always seems to be some peril lurking around the corner, like losing a key employee, two bad quarters in a row, someone getting badly hurt on the job, or a cash crunch just to name a few. I can remember a certain situation like it was yesterday. It was a late October Saturday night and my wife just went to bed. I was alone by the fire pit trying to watch Penn State play Michigan

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The Cure for Prospecting Constipation

May 18, 2023 10:05 am

My mom likes to tell the embarrassing story that when I was old enough to eat solid food in my highchair, I would start each meal by grabbing a fistful of food and holding it tightly in my left hand. I would then eat my food using my right hand and only when it was all gone would I then open my left hand and eat that too. Now, this might explain the extra pounds I’m carrying ☺ but it also serves as a very effective metaphor for a condition that afflicts many salespeople

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Digging a Moat to Build Your Castle

May 15, 2023 11:01 pm

I’m a small business owner. You’re a small business owner. Like me, you know that building your business comes with its fair share of challenges in the midst of the successes. Your business ownership journey is personal, and every decision you’ve made and will make is important. Each one impacts your bottom line and affects the lives of others. You are constantly balancing risk and reward. But what makes the risk worth it? What decisions build a company that can grow and become something other than one of the 80% of companies that are

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Effective Project Communication

May 15, 2023 10:14 pm

From the perspective of the project manager, effective communication is not just a beneficial component but an essential cornerstone of successful project management. As the project manager, you hold a crucial role in ensuring that all team members and stakeholders are aligned, working towards a common goal, and equipped with the necessary information to effectively execute their responsibilities. For instance, imagine a construction project where the project manager diligently educates the team about the project’s contract, pricing schedule, terms and conditions, objectives, expectations, and budget. This comprehensive understanding allows the team to make informed

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Digital Marketing Check-Up

May 15, 2023 6:13 pm

In this week’s episode, Benjamin Ricciardi of Ironclad Restoration Marketing and The Restoration Rundown Podcast, joins Restoration Today to discuss the latest trends and info you need to know when it comes to your digital marketing strategy! 

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AllStates Cleaning & Restoration Gives Back With Restoring Kindness

May 15, 2023 5:00 pm

AllStates Cleaning & Restoration has been busy this past year giving back to their community through Restoring Kindness! They have given treats to their local fire and police department, donated candy to a local resident making easter baskets for children in need, and brought treats to the Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing! AllStates Restoration says “As restorers our job is to bring the quality of comfort, calmness, peace of mind and wholeness back, not only to the physical places, but to the person as well. We are in the business of people.” Great

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The Value in Franchising | Restoration Master Class Episode 7

May 11, 2023 3:51 pm

Franchises are a large part of the disaster restoration industry, and some might argue that franchise opportunities are growing in popularity as new brands continue coming to market. In this episode of the Restoration Master Class on Profitability, sponsored by Encircle, we are joined by Paul Davis Restoration COO Mike Hopkins. He discusses: The appeal of the franchise model. Tools franchises often offer that can impact a franchisee’s overall profitability. Finding profitable niches within restoration, instead of accepting every job that comes your way. The harmony between creating a purposeful business – and a

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An Introduction to Sealers Across Restoration

May 10, 2023 9:35 am

“Sealers” represents a set of tools for the restoration professional.  There is no sealer that does all the restorer needs.  These are paint-like coatings that are formulated explicitly for one or more functions in the restoration process.  Most often, sealers are useful when there is something that needs to be contained with a durable or impervious barrier between that contained substance, and the well-being of the occupant.  There are multiple roles in which sealers are employed.  Restoration contractors commonly use sealers as part of work involving structural fire/smoke and wildfire.  There are also uses

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Improve Your Bottom Line and Reduce Textile Waste

May 9, 2023 10:36 am

Textile waste is a major issue that grows in magnitude every year. In the United States alone, billions of pounds of textiles end up in landfills when much of that waste could be reused or recovered.  Over the past 20 years, America’s volume of clothing waste has doubled. Each year, the average American is personally responsible for 80 pounds of textile waste. Many textiles that go to landfills leak dangerous chemicals into the ground and release greenhouse gases into the air. And, since it takes about 200 years for the average garment to decompose,

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