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CURRENT NEWSLETTER
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Lindemann Chimney Supply sells wholesale only to the chimney and hearth industry.
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 January 2006
 Try It Again?
January 1st, guess it's time for some New Years Resolutions. But before you do that again, maybe you should look back and see how you did on last years resolutions. Did you actually quit smoking? Are those 15 pounds still gone? Did your business increase by as much as you wanted it to? Did you finally spend more quality time with your spouse and children?
Maybe this year you need some more realistic and easier attainable resolutions. How about “staying true to your priorities,” like family and health. Health could be as easy as limiting yourself to fast food only once a week. Try filling up your calendar with important family dates prior to filling it up with scheduled work.
Try to “keep cool,” all year. You can make a conscious decision to stop getting angry about things you can't change. When someone cuts you off in traffic, remind yourself that it isn't in anyone's best interest to get angry. Without anger you will find yourself more positive and energetic. Stop being the victim of someone else's mistake, respond only when your input will help solve the problem.
You could promise never to get “behind the wheel” if you have had more than two drinks. But sometimes this can only be done if you pre-arrange a designated driver, like you or your spouse agreeing that only one of you can have more than two drinks. If you need some support for this, try asking your children and loved ones, we'll bet they'll be behind you 100%.
How to Inspire Your Part-timers
Part-timers often get the short end of the stick. So how can you inspire this group to perform better? Here are a few helpful suggestions.
· Conduct an orientation. Take the time to spell out the part-timers job duties and any job restrictions (e.g., limits on personal phone calls).
· Establish a chain of command. Frequently, part-timers do not even know who their supervisor is. It is especially beneficial if the supervisor can “mentor” part-timers.
· Mix up the job assignments. Don't overload your part-timers with all the grunt work. Give them a chance to spread their wings with more challenging work.
· Address any resentment issues with full-timers. Make sure they know the reasons why part-timers have been hired. If they are not threatened, it will improve office morale.
· Offer flexible hours. Many part-timers have special circumstances that require some understanding and cooperation. You are more likely to retain them if you can bend a little.
· Provide incentives. Part-timers are generally excluded from bonuses. If you cannot include them in your bonus program, develop other incentives (e.g., a higher than usual annual increase).
· Best approach: Whenever possible, treat part-timers like regular full-time employees, like inviting them to company functions. This will lead to an improved working environment and greater productivity.
  Mega Bucks
We've heard from several of our customers they are installing the new “Energy Top +” top sealing damper/cap for as much as $599. Wow that's a really nice profit. It works so great that it makes us proud to carry them. If you haven't tried it you may be missing the mega bucks boat.
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