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Time is of the essence

Every business contract I have ever read made some mention to time being of the essence. I used to think that this was some legal eagles trying to display their prowess with the English language, and that they were stating the obvious.

Now, I understand the almost sublime importance of this simple fact.


Posted by Mark Chimes

Preventative vs Corrective Maintenance

I have mentioned the magic of numbers in previous posts. Recently I read that HVAC manufacturers and maintenance professionals recommend that 70% of your maintenance budget should be spent on preventative maintenance and the remainder (30%) spent on corrective maintenance.

While this is an admiral goal, I have to disagree.
Posted by Mark Chimes

Why 'average' is just another word for 'mediocre'

There are many words that can be considered as synonyms for commonly used terms, and most of the time their interchangability is not a problem. However, when we ask clients to comment on the performance of their maintenance department, the reply is often, "We're about average".

Without realising it, the client has just admitted that they are happy with a mediocre performance, and here is why.
Posted by Mark Chimes

Location, Location, Location!

The catch-cry of every real estate agent, this pithy little observation is expressing a simple truth of the property industry. The truth is, the right location, particularly for a business, can mean the difference between make or break.

So, how does location affect the collection of operational data in your business?

Posted by Mark Chimes

Good things come to those who DON'T wait

When I was a small boy my mother taught me to be patient and my father told me not to rush in where angels fear to tread. I think we need to re-think these little cautions.
Posted by Mark Chimes

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