Howard Scott

Howard

Scott

Howard Scott is a former business owner, longtime industry writer and drycleaning consultant. He welcomes questions and comments and can be reached by writing Howard Scott, Dancing Hill, Pembroke, MA 02359; by calling 781-293-9027; or via e-mail at [email protected].

Recent Articles by This Author

Work on Staffer Shortcomings

PEMBROKE, Mass. — On-the-job training requires constant owner feedback ...
Learn From a Pro (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Make industry connections, keep finger on pulse of marketplace ...
Learn From a Pro (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Industry vet built biz by networking with peers, offering customer convenience ...
Spot-Check Your Counter Staff

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Ensure drycleaning transactions are properly calculated, managed ...
One Dry Cleaner’s Off-Main-Street Thinking

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — There are benefits to being located off beaten path ...
Note to Dry Cleaners: Keep Track, Stay Profitable

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Chart business annually to see where it’s been, where it’s going ...
Score High with Drycleaning Customers Through Teamwork

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Flexibility among team members key to attaining cohesiveness ...
When the Taxman Comes (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Keep records, maintain honest figures when reporting expenses, income ...
When the Taxman Comes (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Food for thought for current tax season ...
On-the-Job Attitude is Everything

PEMBROKE, Mass. - 'What can you do to infuse your attitude with enthusiasm?' ...
The Right Way to Sell Your Drycleaning Business (Conclusion)

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Tips for conducting successful negotiation ...
The Right Way to Sell Your Drycleaning Business (Part 1)

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Tips for conducting successful negotiation ...
Shelve That Not-Enough-Time Attitude and Get Things Done

PEMBROKE, Mass. — Most dry cleaners operate by the principle of do what you can and leave the rest for tomorrow ...
Making the Decision to Raise Dry Cleaning Prices

PEMBROKE, Mass. — A pulling-out-of-recession period is an excellent time to push up prices ...
Map Out Your Dry Cleaning Market

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The Employer/Employee Relationship

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Manage the R > E Flow

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How to Handle a Tax Audit

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Making Best Use of Your Time

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Don’t Hesitate to Fire ‘Bad-Mouthers’

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