How Thinking Outside the Box Saved Us Money on Production Team Compensation
In the water damage restoration industry, compensating production team members can be an overwhelming task. We spend large amounts of our operating budget on this expense, dedicating 20 percent of our gross revenue to the compensation of production staff. This 20 percent goes straight to their wages, it doesn’t include social security payments, matching taxes, […]
3 Things That Must Happen Before You Talk Salary With Your Marketing Representative
In order to book more floods, water damage restoration companies need talented marketing representatives who are motivated to see your company thrive. Hiring a marketing representative isn’t always simple. No matter the size of your company or the exact structure of the position you are hiring for, you need to find someone who believes in […]
Attracting the Right Employees for Your Water Damage Restoration Company
Finding the right person, someone who is talented and hardworking, to join your water damage restoration team isn’t an easy task. There is a lot that goes into scouting and hiring new employees, as most business owners are already aware. One little detail that too often gets missed is what you have to do to […]
Stories as Internal Marketing Tools
When was the last time you used a story to get a point across? Storytelling is a communication tool many of us use daily without being aware of it. We retell an experience we had the night before for the laughs or explain an interaction with a customer because it taught you something new. Storytelling […]
Want a High Performing Team? Try These 5 Leadership Strategies
Here at More Floods, we often talk about company growth. We’ve discussed the everyday steps and big picture decisions you can make to ensure that your company is growing and scalable — from social media marketing to keeping a healthy cash flow. Today, we plan to look more closely at how you can cultivate a […]
5 Low-Cost Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
Why does employee engagement matter? No matter how involved you are in the day-to-day operations of your water damage restoration company, the front line of your company will ultimately determine the reputation of your business. These employees are the face of your business, they’re the individuals who answer calls, carry out restoration tasks, and interact […]
Planning Ahead for Training of Restoration Employees
At More Floods, we believe that every aspect of running a water damage restoration business should be systemized, including the hiring and training of new team members.