From my friend Rhoda Kreuzer: Leadership In Action Many companies do not make it to their third-year anniversary. When studies have been done on those companies, many of them quit just before they were about to turn the corner and be successful. In fact, most of them quit because of a debt of about $49.00. […]
No major problems with garbage hauler involved in fatal Kitchener collisions, audit finds https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2021/12/02/no-major-problems-with-garbage-hauler-involved-in-fatal-kitchener-collisions-audit-finds.html?fbclid=IwAR3RAvSKjNsOEmDs2XLd-Hn9DkcjN92JGSseOfFtDkEWuV5YMftYFkvHauQ I know this is from Canada, but similar regulations exist in the US as well. This company had the unfortunate experience of two fatality accidents recently, which triggered an investigation of the company. As you can see in the article, […]
Acquisitions are the fastest way for a company to grow in our business, but it also can be the most expensive. The immediate influx of revenue producing customers with equipment in place can be a real springboard to healthy growth. The danger of valuing the purchase incorrectly can be a danger to the long-term profitability […]
Courageous Leadership
Struggling with strategic planning? How to get from where you are to where you want to go? “We don’t rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems”, James Clear in the book “Atomic Habits”. Turn off the TV for an hour and listen to this podcast. https://www.entreleadership.com/blog/podcasts/craig-groeschel-strategic-planning
What Every Waste Company Needs. Communications Develop a strong, consistent brand. Communicate the company Mission Statement to customers, community, and employees in a clear and concise manner. Have a concise message to customers, team members and the community. Commercial Service Agreement that is fair and easy to understand Website maintenance Social media monitor and responsiveness […]
A book I have been recommending to all of my clients recently is “The Game of Work” by Charles Coonradt. I learned about this book at a Waste Expo seminar presented by a manager form Republic Services, and contains valuable information any waste company large and small can benefit from. If you want a fresh […]
From Overdrive magazine, a great article about the need to have your rates reflect the true cost of operations. Cost increases are coming — your rates need to reflect that sooner than later