As a business owner it is important that you protect your investment, and more importantly your employees. Quite often, we assume our employees know what to do in the event they are threatened or faced with an emergency. That is not always the case. At my cleaners, I had two fire extinguishers, both mounted and […]
Author: Jackie Smith
Jackie Smith has been in the dry-cleaning industry for over 40 years. Her experience spans from owning a drycleaning business to working for Henderson Insurance Agency who specializes in the fabricare industry. She currently serves on the CCA Board as well as the board for So Cal Cleaners Association. She can be reached at jmshb@socal.rr.com.
Become A Mentor
That’s right! It is time to step out of your comfort zone and become a mentor. What is a mentor? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide.” Other definitions include a wise, loyal advisor or coach, a teacher, a motivator. Mentoring in its purest form is helping others learn something new. […]
How Important Are Communication Skills
We took the grandchildren to see the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro a few weeks ago. We unfortunately got lost, thanks MapQuest! Roaming around the harbor in Long Beach, we could not find our way. Reese, age 8, sat listening to us and he became very upset. He said he wanted to go home. I […]