It's no secret the economy is tough. The stories are predominantly the same regardless of where you live. Your customers ask you to do more for less, just as the government is trying to take more of what you earn. Some of the largest property management companies have declared bankruptcy, prompting many contractors to wonder if they will ever see the money owed to them. You may be facing the prospects of slimming down your work force and breaking the news to employees that depend on you for a living. Things look bleak all over.
I've talked to many contractors, and understandably, many are scared and depressed. But there can be a silver lining around this dark cloud of doom. I believe that the answers are not found in burying your head in the sand in fear and waiting for things to work themselves out. To borrow the title from Rick Page's book, "Hope is Not a Strategy". Be of good cheer! Use this opportunity and time to be proactive in all aspects of your business. Maybe it is a good time to expand into a new market. Or focus your efforts on all those things you know you should have been doing, but felt you never had the time, like a detailed budget. Find out where every penny goes, don't assume. Gain knowledge and experience through networking. Ask questions and don't be afraid to innovate. I am always amazed about what I learn from all of the creative entrepreneur contractors in our industry. At Nite-Hawk, we try our best to pass along information through portals like our new Partner Plus or put you in touch with a contractor willing to help.
Be grounded in realism, but remain positive. We all know that one happy guy who, despite tough times, is always upbeat. Being positive and energetic is contagious and will spread throughout your organization.
To many of you this probably sounds like a "Jerry Maguire memo" pep-talk, but at the end of the day I believe you can emerge stronger, wiser, and better prepared to meet the upcoming challenges by seizing the opportunities of today. Whether you're a current customer or not, we wish you continued success in the future. Please don't hesitate to call or email for any help or questions.
Tracy Day, President
| Rusty & Earl - Coming Soon! | |
| A few years ago we launched our first Clean Across Ameri  ca Tour with demonstrations of our sweepers in cities all across the country. We met contractors of all shapes, sizes, fleets, and backgrounds. Behind every great sweeping company there was a reliable operator and a dependable piece of equipment.Join Rusty & Earl, a sweeper driver and his trusty side kick, on their Adventures across America as they battle the elements and debris to clean up America. This newest installment to Sweeper Madness will be available this fall at www.nitehawksweepers.com/advantages/fun. | |
| Maintenance Minute | |
 The first episode in our new webcast series is a brief video demonstrating the proper way to adjust the relief valve. The relief valve works in conjunction with the rest of the hydraulic system to control the pressure needed to dump. The relief valve is factory pre-set at 900 psi and should only be adjusted after all the other possibilities have been exhausted.This instructional and entertaining video is available online at www.nitehawksweepers.com/advantages/video. If you have any other questions about parts or service you can call us as 800-448-9364. | |
