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We All Have Sales Issues. This Is A Place to Deal With Them!

Xactimate - DASH - POI - Bluebook -MasterBuilder - Quickbooks - Timberline - Marshall & Swift/Boeck

Mold - Contracts - Lawsuits - Share your experiences and resources here.

Hiring - Firing - Best Practices - Profit Margins

Equipment & Chemicals - Processes & Procedures

Cleaning & Restoration - Techniques - Equipment - Processes - Procedures - Chemicals

HR - Liability - Workers Comp - Payroll - Office Practices - Accounting - Contracts - Forms

The Soap Box - Rant - Rave - Complain - Share - Your spouse doesn't want to hear it, but we do. THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF.

Favorite Tradeshow Destinations? Best Shows - Worst Shows - C'mon Tell The Truth!

Maybe its just speculation and not fit for the Hard News Section. Let us know what you know!

There sure seem to be alot of them. What's the scoop?

Techniques - Problems - Solutions - Adjusters - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!

Businesses, Used Equipment, Materials, Etc. No new equipment, materials or services please. Contact ad dept. for new items/services.

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Create Your Own Forum Topic Here. Do you have a topic suggestion? It's Your Forum - Tell Us What You Want & We'll Post it!

Whew! Hats off to you guys.

Hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, storms and other large scale ops require a different approach to the business. Many went to into the storm areas and lost their shirts , many did well. Participation in this forum is for those who are experienced in or wish to communicate with large-scale operations mgrs. only please.

How do you work with, work against or work around PA's.

There are technical, business and marketing consultants offering their services to our industry. Share your questions, comments and experiences here.

ASCR - IICRC - Restoration Alliance - RestCon - Jon Don -Dri Eaze - Bolden's, Hydro Lab or the Mullet Method - Tell Us What You Think! THE IICRC ALLEGATIONS ARE ON THIS FORUM.

Love 'em or Hate'em, They're Here To Stay. What Are The Good Ones? The Bad Ones? How Do You Work Them For Maximum Benefit? Share Your Experience For The Benefit of Others.

We Were Asked By Member to Post This Forum. We Could All Use A Little More Humor in Our Life. (Let's Not Get Carried Away Though)

Bonuses - Commissions - Retirement Plans - Profit Sharing - ESOP -Health Insurance - What seems to work? What Doesn't?

There are lots of differing opinions about techniques, equipment, subcontractors and training. Share yours here?

Please Share Your Favorites Websites For Restoration or Business (or any sites worthy of sharing).

Share News Stories that may Affect the Restoration Industry - All posts must be copied from legitimate news sources and posted noting original source.

An open forum for discussions on current regional disasters.

- IF YOU NEED DRYING EQUIPMENT or HAVE EQUIPMENT READY TO SHIP POST HERE

Share the Latest Scoop on Your "Favorite" Insurance Company, Claims Department or Adjuster. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Local and National Developments that Effect our Industry Including News, Events, Perspectives and Opinions are Welcome.

The Commish, Bolden, The Mulletman, Sailer & Company all brought it to us "live" at the R.I.A. (ASCR) Conference in Orlando. Tell us what you think! If you missed this, you missed Out!

Help Shape the Future of Restoration Equipment. Share You Opinions of Design, Function & Durability Right Here.

From the Recognized Authority on the Subject of Insurance Claims Marketing Strategies, Peter Crosa Brings us a New Forum Entitled Claims Marketing Tipz

We have had to institute some ground rules and guidelines. If you have comments or suggestions on this topic they are welcome.

Articles/ Information about new technology. Please cite original source for articles.

News of possible and current CAT situations.

Post here if you would like to sell or buy equipment. This should of course pertain to the restoration industry only. Any other submissions will be removed.

Post here if you are hiring any positions at your company. This should of course pertain to the restoration industry only. Any other submissions will be removed.

This forum will feature blogs from experts in the restoration industry with backgrounds in processes, marketing, sales, etc.

Industry Trade Associations /Organizations can have a significant effect on our success. Many are non-profits guided by a devoted group of individuals who are able to offer their time for the benefit of the industry. Some are not. Just take a look at the lists of board members for any good industry association, and you will likely see a virtual “who’s who” of the top minds in the profession. Participation in trade associations / organizations provides many different returns on our investment in time, energy and your company’s money. There are many ways of participating, contributing and benefiting from trade associations including trade journals and magazines, educational opportunities for owners and staff, website and technical information & support, and my favorite … conventions & tradeshows. Some organization are very well managed, some are not. Most will admit that they need some degree of improvement. This is a place to share frank commentary, opinions, questions and suggestions to help make our

Information, questions & comments about ASCR. A leading professional trade association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration pros.

Information, questions & comments about IICRC a non-profit certifying body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning, and disaster restoration industry.

Information, questions & comments about SCRT, a nonprofit trade association for companies of all sizes and sectors in the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and related industries.

Regional association for cleaning and restoration professionals in the NW US and Western Canada.

Full service contractors, design-build firms, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, subcontractors, lenders and other related pros

A non-profit trade association for: Carpet and Fabric professional cleaning experts, Mold and Remediation experts Water Damage Restoration professional