Dear Robert: Tips on Hiring Subcontractors and Employees
And it’s time for a little…..Dear Robert: Viewers wrote in to us asking about being overwelmed and needing to hire some extra help or subcontractors. We took the time to answer these questions on the show because this can relate to any small business owner needing to hire someone. This Segment Brought to You
What If My Subcontractor Does Not Show Up?
You ask, Robert answers. This question comes from Andrew in Columbus, OH: “My subcontractor didn’t show up for work, what should I do??” Robert says: Fire them…….if this is not the first time they have done this to you. If it is the first time find out the circumstances. But be fair, quick and decisive
Should You Ask Family and Friends to Help Fund Your New Start-up?
You ask, Robert answers. This question comes from Chris in Sacramento, CA: “Should you ask family and friends to help fund your new start-up or business?” Robert says: Asking family and friends for funds to start a new business (or even for an established business needs) is a good idea. A lot of families today
The Ever So Cranky Irrigation Emergency Situation Customer
By now if you watch and listen to our rantings you understand where we stand with customer service “experts” who tell you to care to every need of the customer even when they spit in your face (IE the Telephone Doctor, Expert Village, etc.) But that’s not how we play because we actually deal with
When Web Designers Deal With A Bad Customer
This question was sent in to us today and I felt that I should go ahead and address it because I know exactly what you’re saying because I have been through it before. This question comes from Jason a freelance web designer: “What do you do when a customer won’t pay you for work that








