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Employee Satisfaction Survey August 2005 Last month I discussed clearly defined structure. However, it does no good if you never follow up to ensure that those expectations are met. Always be fair. If your employees are going to have bonus plans, give them the bonus plans and clearly inform them how they are going to…
Clearly Defined Structure July 2005 My company had the reputation of being structured and disciplined. I set guidelines and stood by them. I set goals and strove to reach them. I’ve had employees tell me that they were intimidated at first when they considered coming to work for me because they were unsure about the…
A Strong Work Ethic How many of you have a competitor who takes off every day? He’s earned the privilege. Right? Maybe. But what does that do for his employee relations? I believe that productive employees expect the owner to have a strong work ethic. Significant success doesn’t come from escape, procrastination or total delegation.…
It’s not About Luck – It’s the Plan! I believe trouble comes in bunches. There’s no such thing as luck, good or bad. We all have storms in our life. Some weather the storms better than others. By working hard and being honest, you’ll find that when a storm comes your way, you will always…
Looking for a Job? Are You Really Serious? I am constantly amazed at the skills people exhibit when looking for a job. Now, I understand that it’s not something you do every week and maybe I should be more sympathetic, since I haven’t done it but once in my life when I got a job…
Insurance Contract for Obtaining Your Inventory – Blessing or Curse? Part 3 of 3 January 2005 This is a three part article, check the last two month’s issues for part one and two, or visit our web site. We get lots of inquiries about the pros and cons of an insurance contract for obtaining inventory.…
Insurance Contract for Obtaining Your Inventory – Blessing or Curse? Part 2 of 3 December 2004 This is a three part article, check last month’s issue for part one. We get lots of inquiries about the pros and cons of an insurance contract for obtaining inventory. Also, due to the high cost of selling through…
Insurance Contract for Obtaining Your Inventory – Blessing or Curse? AutoSalvageconsultant.com was formed in 2001 to help recyclers improve their businesses. With over fi fty years of experience in three staff members, the group is THE defi nitive source for recyclers’ management and training needs. The founder, Ron Sturgeon, is past owner of AAA Small…
Lessons from The Apprentice – Competence in the Workplace Isn’t Enough November 2004 I read an article recently about one of the candidates in The Apprentice, Amy Henry, from Arlington, TX. She was interviewed about what she learned from the experience on the show and her thoughts concerning entrepreneurs and success. One comment I was…
Are You Complying with the Current Environmental Regulations? If you operate an auto salvage yard, it is important for you to know the EPA regulations that apply to your activities. You probably need permits for waste-water discharges and need a Pollution Prevention Plan. You may also be required to notify the EPA if you generate…