Today, we're continuing our blog series on mistakes small businesses make when setting goals for the new year. We've established that being able to support those goals through financial or staff support is critical to your success. Read our previous post here. When setting your goals for 2017, if they include new equipment for your facility then make your first call to us here at T & L Laundry Equipment.
For over 40 years we have carried the best selection of professional appliances and laundromat furnishings. We know what it takes to run a successful coin-op, commercial or hotel laundry and proudly offer in-house financing to help you make those goals a reality. Whether you are opening your first laundromat, looking to the coin-op business as a new investment or expanding your franchise, give T & L a call today!
One of the reasons many small businesses fall short when it comes time to work towards their goals is that the "feel good" wears off. When you fail to carefully plan your goals you can miss key steps on the path to completion that can feel like road blocks. Nothing kills a good intention or vibe quicker than an unplanned detour. This poses a challenge and can cause you to fall short because the good feeling about this goal being attainable is gone. The key is to be specific about your goals and set clear and realistic goals.
Another way that many businesses fall short is that they put one person in charge of managing multiple goals. If the goals are related, then feel free to group them together and assign them to one person, but most goals should be assigned to individuals. This gives your employees a sense of empowerment and encourages them to work together to help everyone achieve their milestones each week or month. Having a status meeting a few times a month helps people stay on track and serves as a way to brainstorm through problems or setbacks.
This is a great way for you to reward effort and show appreciation for employees when their goals are completed or make significant progress.
When setting your goals for 2017, consider your customers and their feedback. Often this serves as a great way for you to see where your business is falling short in their eyes. Incorporate that feedback into your goal planning. If your customers feedback centers around your equipment - frequent breakdowns, machine issues, dirty or old equipment - then it may be time to plan a remodel for your business.
Did you recently have to increase your prices? If the reason for the increase was your utility bill, then it may be time to call T & L Laundry Equipment. We have expanded our line of energy star rated products and now carry more items than ever that will help you manage your utility costs, keep your prices low and keep your customers coming back. Add value to your laundromat by installing comfortable seating, ergonomic folding tables and larger rolling baskets to make your customers's experience better. Curious about what's new? Schedule an appointment with our experienced staff and find out how we can help your business transform in 2017.
Affordable Vended Dryer and Commercial Washer in Charlotte, NC
We have been proudly serving the Carolinas for over 40 years and pride ourselves on our service and dedication to our coin-op, commercial and hotel laundry customers. With options like in-house financing, scheduled maintenance plans and used equipment sales T & L Laundry Equipment is the premier provider for vended dryers or a commercial washer in Charlotte, NC. Call us today and find out why T & L customers come back time and time again.
