Is Bigger Really Better

Is Bigger Really Better

Most carpet cleaners start off with portables, because of the low cost to start a business. Portables are less costly to purchase than a truck mounted unit; a start up service will pay $60,000 to $80,000 for a new van and truck mount. While a portable will cost...
Is Bigger Really Better

“It’s Never Too Much To Ask”

My mom always said, “It’s never too much to ask”. My ask, to all CFI members, is, do you know what your best referral was for the year 2020? Do you know where your referrals are coming from and are you keeping up with your referral sources? Twenty-eight years ago, my...
Wildfire – Environmental Assessments

Wildfire – Environmental Assessments

After a Wildfire, Do I need to hire an industrial hygienist and other qualified experts? “It Depends” is the answer, which sounds vague, but it is not. Scroll down to read the summary and the article, or click here to download the PDF Article provided by Blue Sky...
The Three R’s for 2020-2021 Rethinking, Reinventing, Restructuring

CFI Phases Forward Together

I was once told, “If you look forward, you won’t stumble on the stones behind you.” I find myself referring to this statement now, as I look at what lays ahead, after emerging from a pandemic driven economy. The last few months have been an...
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