Mold in homes is a lot more common than most people would guess, says Darren Gradus, CEO of Canada’s Restoration Services. “Mold spores are everywhere so technically every home has mold,” he says. “But don’t be scared, mold is only harmful once the spore levels become elevated.” If it’s visible to the human eye, then…
DetailsStarting your own business opens a lot of possibilities, but it also takes a lot of know-how. You’ll make your own hours, at least for the most part, and take on as much or as little work as you like. And for that part to function like it should, you need a strong underpinning; the…
DetailsGraham Jones is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Buckingham and an Associate Lecturer at The Open University in the UK. Jones, B.Sc., B.A., Adv.Dip.Ed., MBPsS, M.Ed. M.Sc., is a qualified psychologist, the author of 32 books, and an award-winning writer and speaker who contributes regularly to a wide range of publications and speaks…
DetailsFrom most unwelcome basement visitors to electrical issues that make your hair stand on end, home inspectors walk, climb and crawl into some pretty crazy situations. It’s all in a day’s work. You can count on very few things staying consistent, and that’s fodder for some interesting war stories. You know that when you arrive…
DetailsElinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, delivers inspirational keynotes at conferences. Sh the iored the intebnatsonal bestselling book “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results” and “HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself on Interviews.” Her articles on the Smooth Sale blog provide insight to business development and sales.…
DetailsReady for a 40th anniversary party where you get the presents? This coming January, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) are joining to celebrate 4 decades as leaders in the home inspection industry. And you’re invited. InspectionWorld® conference attendance means 20 ASHI continuing education credits as…
DetailsThere are few things as destructive or as life-changing as a natural disaster. FEMA home inspection can help victims of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other emergencies begin to rebuild their lives. As a disaster inspector, you could offer assistance just when people need it the most. When any disaster affects homeowners, the Federal Emergency Management…
DetailsThe idea to offer online plumbing advice came to Greg Chick in a dream. In the dream, customers would tell him what problems they were having and he could make a living offering answers through pictures and videos. Nearly 20 years later, he does just this on his site DIYPlumbingAdvice.com. We recently caught up with…
DetailsEver wonder why some home inspection businesses boom while others just chug along, barely getting by? Part of it is knowledge and professionalism. The importance of your skills and work ethic can’t be overestimated. But doing a good job is only part of it. As a business owner, you’re in charge of everything. That’s a…
DetailsIf you have a business, you already have a brand. But whether it’s a well-known brand or one that sits dusty and unnoticed on the back of a shelf is another story. Investopedia says that brand management is a special type of marketing that boosts customer loyalty and community awareness, and supports the value in…
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