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speci cally relevant to the contents restoration is this model is means there is a need to combine modern day technology and proven service methodologies implemented by an educated and fully trained contents team is results in more e ective higher quality service companies who recover more items produce higher productivity rates and deliver consistent cleaning quality to insurers and stakeholders And they enjoy a healthier bottom line for their e orts Business strategies e most common mistakes made in setting up and operating a contents division have their origin in utilizing the wrong business model While many have a background in mitigation or structural reconstruction thats no guarantee of success TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND 10 CLEANFAX MAY JUN 2018 when venturing into contents cleaning while sticking with the same business model e rst mistake begins as they think Just how hard can it be Its just cleaning Mazur explains On top of that the adjuster community and pricing databases all undervalue the labor component as unskilled labor Supervisor hours are commonly not allowed and contents processors are told to remove them from their invoices Contents cleaning and restoration is complicated and complex and the road to e ciency is riddled with potholes that cannot be successfully negotiated simply by purchasing equipment Mazur adds Its a business decision that must be considered carefully The process Barb Jackson is the founder of Total Contentz a training consulting and facility design company She believes that contents cleaning and restoration work when done properly and with trained personnel who are detail oriented can be very pro table Yet she also knows the challenges that come with this type of work ere are many pitfalls which can cost you the entire pro tability of a job she warns Breakage accusations of theft and ine ciencies are just a few examples I recommend a conservative approach for getting into contents restoration Jackson suggests starting slow entering the contents industry in a way that allows you to become familiar with the challenges to overcome them and avoid becoming overwhelmed by the task I would start with on site contents cleaning Many times it will be a water loss that requires minimal CSC 2018 IICRC TECHNICAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 27 28 GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL CASINO DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS NV Learn ANSI IICRC S540 the new industry standard for Trauma Crime Scene Cleanup Meet the frontline heroes who are behind the scenes and who will share their experience Network with fellow professionals in the industry iicrc org 2018iicrcCSC FREE INFO Reader Service 216 at Cleanfax com freeinfo