The Two Most Important Types of Consistency in Your Company

If you asked most business owners, they’d love to have a company where they knew what to expect. One of the hallmarks of a successful company is consistent revenue and profit coming into the company. However, consistent results require consistent actions. Without consistency, your company will have a difficult time reaching the goals you’re trying to achieve. Your team will …

Coach’s Corner: ORGANIZATION

Hello there, SGI members! My name is David Boyle, and I’m a client success manager for both ESI and AirTime. Last week I talked with you about planning—and how it is one of the five most basic and important functions of management. In this week’s Coach’s Corner, I want to talk to you about another critical component to being an …

Protect Yourself and Your Employees from Identity Theft

Last week, Anthem Inc. informed the public of a major security breach. Formerly known as Wellpoint, Anthem is the second-largest health insurer in the United States.  If you are one of the 80 million customers whose data may be at risk, Legal & ID Theft Shield may be a solution for you.  Legal & ID Theft Shield, a longtime BuyMax …

Why Companies Fail!

  Every year dozens of contracting companies close their doors and throw in the towel. All of these companies started with a dream. All of these contractors knew the technical components of their industry. Most of them probably had incredible service for their clients. Why do most of these technically proficient and service-oriented companies fail? If it’s not a lack …

Safety Spotlight: Refueling Your Equipment

Filler-up!  When you hear this request at a service station, you can be pretty sure the job will be done safely.  Service station operations and equipment are designed with safety in mind. But what happens if you fill up a portable generator on the job? And are you doing everything safely when refilling service vehicles? RULES TO REMEMBER Never smoke …

Coach’s Corner: Pictures are worth a 1000 words

In the good ole days, marketers would create presentations of smoke and mirrors to make their sales. “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.”  But you sure can’t do that now.  Customers now know how to research and get a three dimensional image of that curtain in one click of a button. That’s right. There’s no hiding anything. …

Win a Free Night’s Stay at Expo & Deadlines for SGI Awards Announced!

Your spring Expo is fast approaching!  It will be in Atlanta, Georgia, March 4 to 6  at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Atlanta nestled downtown for much to see and do! Go to www.registerforsuccess.com now to register if you haven’t already done so! At your spring Expo, we will be honoring many of the top-performing sales professionals, technicians, and CCRs throughout SGI.  But we …

Safety Spotlight: Are Your Techs Properly Dressed?

Wearing the proper clothing and personal protective equipment in the working environment is critical. Appropriate clothing is your first and often only line of defense against many safety and health hazards. Proper clothing is key. Simple as it may sound, you must dress for the occasion. Wearing stylish clothing can create a bigger hazard or may not provide protection from …