Did you know fifty percent of startups fail within the first two years and fifty percent of startups fail just as a whole? Sixty six percent of all companies fail within 10 years. These are staggering numbers! Here are the TOP 5 REASONS WHY BUSINESSES FAIL, according to our founder, Nick-Anthony Zamucen.
5. There's not a market for your business - people think they're going to create something out of thin air.
4. People don't have the right team surrounding them - you need an array of people doing it better than you whom you can get ideas and advice from. Take advantage of others' knowledge so you don't make unnecessary mistakes.
3. Losing focus - things become to easy and people become complacent. They lose the hunger and the drive to continue.
2. Expanding too quickly with too little capital - this can be overcome, however, more commonly this is problematic.
1. You - while outside factors of course play a role, there's always something you can do to get around a problem. Your accountability will lead you to success. If you can accept accountability you can honestly ask yourself what can I do better and how can I fix what needs to be fixed.
If you want to hear the full podcast, check out the episode Top 5 Reasons Businesses Fail on Itunes:
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September 15th is National Thank a Police Officer Day.
Many people do their jobs in silence, not looking for anything in return. Our police enforcement are out there everyday protecting us and risking their own lives for us. This is the perfect opportunity to find a police officer and tell them thank you for all they do for your community.
Thank you from Bio-One. We appreciate all you do.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
Bio-One has released a new podcast featuring our founder, Nick-Anthony Zamucen! In this podcast, Nick-Anthony takes us on a journey of all things Bio-One, crime and trauma scene cleaning, and business related. He talks about everything from how to market in this industry to how to get out of your own head and start living.
Get all the inside tips on the crime scene industy and advice for being successful in your own life.
Download and listen now on iTunes! Bio-One Audio Files
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As Nick-Anthony always says, you hold the key.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
In the Crime Scene Cleaning industry, forming relationships with people that will refer you is key. One of the most important groups of people you want to get involved with are police officers. These are the people who will give referalls all day long if they like and trust you.
We have a huge shout out to Jeffrey Kuhn in Bio-One Harrisburg! He had his first police vehicle cleanup and this magnet was on the cabinet. He had given it to them a while ago with his marketing materials and they put it on their cabinet. Each officer walks by it everyday. Fantastic Jeff!! Bio-One marketing at it's best.
Bio-One loves supporting the police force and we thank them for all they do for our communities! Thank you.
When you lose a loved one, the world around you changes but the affecets you feel on the inside are so strong. After the initial shock goes away, our brains have a way of protecting us in a way that changes how we function.
Grief can affect your daily life in these ways:
Many of these functions are located in your frontal lobe and limbic system, controlling your emotions and ability to perform. If you feel like you've changed after a tragedy in your life, you may be right. Coping can be difficult, but there are resources to help you. Click here to find coping resources.
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Being a victim of crime changes your life, your family's life and everyone around you. It may feel like you're alone but there are so many resources out there to help you and offer support. Here is a list of victim of crime resources for you or anyone you know that may need it. You are not alone!
National:
National Victims Center for Crime
By State:
Office for Victims of Crime by state
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
When you know or live with someone who is struggling. It can be hard to watch. You want to know what's wrong and so do they. Sometimes we don't always know what's going on inside but we feel it. Being there for them while they figure things out or are working through a rough time in their life can be the best thing you can do.
Here's a list of ways you can be supportive.
1. Bring them food – make them a home cooked meal or bring them some yummy takeout.
2. Help with errands – maybe they just need to pick up the dry cleaning or mail a package. That's a simple task you can add to your day and take away from theirs.
3. See a movie – sometimes getting out or even staying in and watching a movie can help take some stress off your stressed loved one.
4. Ask them what you can do – we try to imagine how people need help but why not just ask?
5. Housesit or babysit – do they have kids? If so, why not watch their little ones or home while they're gone so they can catch a break.
6. Keep them company – maybe they are feeling lonely or don't want to go to an appointment by themself. Why not be with them and give them the courage and company they need.
7. Give them a thoughtful gift – maybe they haven't had the time to get their nails done or buy that special coffee they leave. Treat them.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
Bio-One is a company full of previous law enforcement, caretakers, military, and first responders. Our franchise owners are people who like to help their communities and make a difference in the world.
Our Bio-One Saint Louis franchise just became part of an organization that supports their local first responders and military families by promoting their business. This non-profit organization is called STL Hero Network. It provides a network of trusted resources for services and products, making it possible and easily accessible to support local business owners of those who help the Saint Louis community.
This is a great resource to look into to further connect your business with community around you. Join groups and organizations, talk to people, and get your business out there!
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
At Bio-One, we love supporting law enforcement. We continually thank them for serving our community and keeping us safe. We also work very directly with law enforcement and continue to build relationships all the time. The connections we build lead us to be successful and touch as many lives as we can.
Our Bio-One Colorado offices attended the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police this summer. These offices include:
Bio-One Denver
Bio-One Fort Colins
Bio-One Colorado Springs
Bio-One Western Slope
Here is a prime example of what working together can do. While you might think offices in the same state are in competition, I encourage you to look at these types of situations as opportunities. The Bio-One Colorado offices not only attend events together, but they use each other as resources to help build each other up. That's how we do it at Bio-One.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
June is National Safety Month. This can mean a lot of different things but the type of safety we want to talk about is your personal safety from acts of violence.
T I P S
1. Make eye contact with people that concern you. Sometimes all an attacker is looking for is an easy target and they aren't interested in people that will put up a fight. They now know you've seen their face.
2. Don't be afraid to say no to politeness. If you feel uneasy about someone who stepped into the elevator, just step off. You don't have to stay on just to avoid an awkward situation.
3. Avoid parking next to vans or large vehicles that can quickly grab you as you're trying to get into your car.
4. Don't sit in your car, especially at night. Always park and get to where you are going. The longer you wait in your car, the more of a target you are.
5. Be aware of scams. If you see someone needing help on the side of the road, call 9-1-1 and keep driving. If you get pulled over alone, you are allowed to call the police and very that the person who pulled you over is a valid police officer.
6. Practice being aware. Know who is walking behind you. If you're walking alone at night, take out your headphones and get off the phone. These are all described as distracted behavior that attackers look for.
7. Escape is always the best option. Even if this means you may get hurt in the process, don't be afraid to scream, fight, and do what it takes to get away. Never let anyone take you anywhere without a fight.
A little self awareness can go a long way! The more you understand about how people are targeted, the better you can make safe decisions that will become second nature to you.
If you know of someone in need of our services, please take a look at our locations to find the nearest Bio-One office near you. Stay safe!
