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In-Person Becomes Dominant Policy Again

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic universalized remote work, more than half of Fortune...
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ATI Restoration Welcomes Back Drew Wendland as National Business Development Manager

ATI Restoration (ATI) announced the return of Drew Wendland to the company as national business...
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Family-Owned EC Restore Expands Into New Hampshire

EC Restore, a family-owned property damage restoration company with over 40 years of proven performance,...
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Albi Launches Mobile 2.0: Built for the Chaos of Real Restoration Work

Albi launched Albi Mobile 2.0, a ground-up rebuild of its mobile experience designed for the...
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DocuSketch Launches Free Estimate Grader

DocuSketch launched the DocuSketch Estimate Grader, a free, tech-powered estimate grader available directly on DocuSketch.com...
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Ben Kramer Named Bio-One Brand President

Five Star Franchising, a platform of home services franchise brands, named Ben Kramer as brand...

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Experts break down why cash-first tactics stall, and what actually gets crews to lean in when the work is hard and the hours are long.

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Waterproof Flooring … And the Rest of the Story

What does waterproof mean to the consumer? What does waterproof mean in the language of the manufacturer? And what does waterproof mean in the language of the water loss restoration contractor?

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Smile Power!

Use the power of a smile to turn your clients into cheerleaders who will rave about your service and help build your reputation.

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Subcontracting Smarts: Stay Ahead of COIs and Turn Insurance Audits into an Advantage

Subcontracting can fuel business growth — but it also brings risks, especially when it comes to insurance. In this episode, we explore how commercial cleaning companies can protect themselves when hiring subcontractors and what the insurance industry can do to support those efforts. Our guests, a cleaning company vice president and an insurance expert, explain…

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Bot vs. Human: Future-Proofing Content in an AI World

In this episode of Straight Talk, Jeff Cross sits down with Will Tygart to dig into what’s happening now with search and AI.

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The Power of Speed: Turn Incoming Leads into Instant Wins

In this episode of Straight Talk! with Troy Harrison, we dive into why incoming leads require a unique approach to convert effectively.

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Waterproof Flooring … And the Rest of the Story

The marketing of having a “waterproof” floor has dominated advertising across the flooring landscape. But what does waterproof mean to...
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Albi Launches Mobile 2.0: Built for the Chaos of Real Restoration Work

Albi launched Albi Mobile 2.0, a ground-up rebuild of its mobile experience designed for the pace, pressure, and unpredictability of...
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DocuSketch Launches Free Estimate Grader

DocuSketch launched the DocuSketch Estimate Grader, a free, tech-powered estimate grader available directly on DocuSketch.com powered by Ask AiME. Ushering...
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Secrets Behind the Best LGR Dehumidifiers

Low grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers are critical to produce and sustain optimal low humidity conditions for professional drying projects. Many...

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