NEW BUSINESS CHECKLISTS HMI REP Feb 17, 2014 0000 Jeff Cvetezar I love checklists! Checklists are manifestos on how to do things right. Did you ever notice that mission critical professions use checklist the most. Ask any airline pilot or surgery room supervisor if they would take off or begin a surgical procedure without double checking the list. Many of entrepreneurs who visit HMI are considering a new business. I recently ran across a great posting on “Small Business Trends” by Anita Campbell which provided a great list for you to think about before and after your visit to the HMI seminar. http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/04/startup-checklist.html At HMI we work to help our customers in every way possible. I tapered the list presented on line for your future concrete raising and lev Read More
The Word Is Getting Out & So Are We HMI REP Nov 15, 2013 0000 “The Word Is Getting Out & So Are We” Jeff Cvetezar For several years the team here at HMI has been working hard to apply 4 decades of experience on raising and leveling concrete to perfect the systems that will allow contractors to utilize polyurethane foams for increased profitability. We have: Continually improved our customized foams for concrete lifting to achieve the ideal blends required for the specialty with exacting; strength, speed and adhesion. Introduced new specialty foams for unique projects and formulated foams especially for unique customer needs. Engineered equipment to increase productivity and minimize downtime. It was gratifying to see Concrete Construction Magazine publish an article this week which parroted Read More
Read It or Break it -Your Manual HMI REP Sep 10, 2013 0000 QUESTION – If you just purchased a new boat where the operators console looked like a Boeing 747 – would you let your 5 year old son push all the buttons to see what worked and how? QUESTION – When you purchase a new piece of concrete raising equipment do you read the operators manual cover to cover; for your safety, to prevent damage? Do not feel bad, if you answered NO to the second question you are not alone. Less than 6.5 % of purchases read manuals completely. It is also interesting to note that in the electronics world 95% of equipment returned due to malfunction actually works – the problem is few read the operating instructions. AND – for the record and to dispel the old mindset there is no statistical evidence to prove a Read More
Missed Opportunity – “I’m Just Too Busy to Make More Money” HMI REP Apr 29, 2013 0000 Missed Opportunity – “I’m Just Too Busy to Make More Money” Business Advice from a War Horse “Who has Been There - Done That!” Ernie Cvetezar One of my great frustrations is watching clients and new friends make the same mistake I once made. THE SYMPTOM – Many of HMI’s clients who attend our seminars and secure NEW polyurethane concrete lifting and leveling equipment do so to add an additional service to their existing business. These entrepreneurs want to diversify, grow and increase their profit margins. Too often we get feedback from customers that they love the equipment. They have successfully completed a job, but have not used the concrete raising equipment recently because they just too busy with other parts of th Read More