Floor Care Professional
December 2008

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Features
Happy holidays from the VDTA/SDTA Staff
Al’s Vacuum celebrates grand opening
Panasonic Dirt Sensors boost consumer confidence
The Cost of One Lost Customer

Columns
• Howard’s Hints for Growing Your Business by Howard J. Anderson, Long View Retail Consulting
• Publicity Tips for Publicity Hounds by Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound
• I’ve Been Thinking by Alan Caras, The Vacuum Store in Los Gatos
• Vacuum World by David Parkes, Electrolux Home Care Products North America
• Unfair Advantage Retail by Claude Whitacre, The Sweeper Store
• Tabor’s Tidbits by Fran Tabor, A1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply
• Financial Focus by Jeffrey M. Bratz, Legacy Financial Group

Convention Watch
2009 VDTA/SDTA Las Vegas Convention Information & Registration
Previewing 2009 VDTA/SDTA Las Vegas Seminars
Previewing 2009 VDTA/SDTA Las Vegas Exhibitors
Plan Now to Take Part in the 2009 VDTA/Epstein Charity Golf Classic

Industry Products
BISSELL® offers a quick & eco-friendly way to clean everyday messes

Association News
VDTA/SDTA Membership Application
VDTA/SDTA Associate Members

Business Corner
• Report issued on top tax rates & small businesses

Member Benefits
When the stripe won’t swipe
Health insurance options from Benefit Resourcing