Top Ten Tips to Prevent Road Rage

Increasingly congested roadways are a growing source of driver frustration, but studies suggest the real root of aggressive driving lies within each of us. Drivers can cope by taking an honest look at their driving behavior and attempting to reduce their stress level behind the wheel. We offer this as a reminder to all of the sweeping managers we reach to remind your operators — and yourselves — to eliminate road rage. One good way to start is by using this ‘Top Ten Ways to Prevent Road Rage’ list, available as a PDF file, as part of your next safety meeting.

Sidewalk Chalk System

This file supports information about how to use sidewalk (or regular) chalk to improve the promotional photos on your company’s website, brochures, etc.

Buying a Sweeper Company – Insight from Ron Barnett, Blown Away, Inc.

This audio interview was conducted in 2014 by Ron Barnett, president of Florida-based Blown Away, Inc. Moderator and co-contributor was Ranger Kidwell-Ross, Executive Director of WSA. The intent was to provide information and ideas for an entrepreneur based in the San Francisco area who was looking to purchase a power sweeping company. Ron has been very successful in the Florida region by assisting individuals in developing their own power sweeping businesses. Along the way, he has purchased a number of sweeping businesses. If you are thinking about purchasing a sweeping company, you will find the ideas and information contained in this 50-minute audio to be of help.

Property Manager Tips to Ensure ‘Sweeping Success’

This article is designed to help property managers assess the value received from a sweeping contractor, with the goals of maximizing property cosmetics while minimizing liability exposure and overall CAM costs.

The Wisdom and Success of ‘Larry the Pool Guy’

The following story of ‘Larry the Pool Guy’ is presented in hopes it will inspire better business methods and understanding of the power of building a company on the cornerstones of professionalism, quality work product and ethics.

Employee Hiring Best Practices

At the 2013 NPE Best Practices for Sweepers Seminar a number of good ideas surfaced in the various topic areas. The following information on hiring practices is provided from the notes taken during the session by WSA’s Executive Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross.