Most of us don’t want to think about the “B” word, much less say it out loud. Small business statistics show that bankruptcy filings were lower last year than they have been in the previous three years. That is good news. Our industry, however, is having a hard time and many of the smaller businesses […]
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.
Violence In The Work Place
Have you ever thought this could occur at your place of business? According to OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), some two million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year. Workplace violence can strike anywhere and no one is immune. “Many times the workplace violence comes from outside your organization and can happen […]
Next Year Will Bring New Challenges
Another year has come and gone. Some of you are happy to have survived this past year. Now is the time to reflect and examine what you achieved this year. Did you achieve your goals? Did you have any goals? It is imperative in this business climate to plan and set goals for your business. […]