by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Orignially posted – Oct 23, 2013 Slips, trips and falls can cost you much more than money. They can rob you of public trust and damage your brand. And, according the National Safety Council, more than 9 million disabling slips and falls occur each year, costing...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Feb 14, 2012 How far do we need to go to protect our businesses, our customers, our property and, most importantly, our lives? As a former law enforcement officer and now a commercial laundry equipment distributor, I have combined my past...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Jun 11, 2013 In past columns, I’ve discussed the value of networking and the ideas I’ve picked up at industry events – ideas that have helped me save and make more money at my stores. A perfect example of this occurred last...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted Dec.issue/2012 Eight Trends and Issues Sure to Impact Your Business Life in 2013 “I don’t set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them.” – Dick Clark Yes, your small-business world can change quickly. And, yes, outside...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – Jan 27, 2012 To understand how our utilities affect our bottom lines, we’ve got to understand our utility bills. Since I’m often asked to do analyses on energy savings, I’ve gotten a lot of practice at reading natural gas...
by Bob Nieman | Jan 28, 2015 | Featured Articles, Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3
Originally posted – March issue/2012 Accurately Calculating What Your Vend Prices Should Be Goes Well Beyond Figuring Out the Cost of a Wash and Dry It’s not uncommon for newcomers to the industry to ask how to accurately calculate the cost of a wash and a...