North American Sweeper Magazine

WEST CHESTER, PA June 2020 – Oakmont Capital Services is excited to partner with YANMAR to bring equipment financing to its North American dealer network. As a direct, independent lender, Oakmont Capital Services can offer YANMAR dealers and their customers low rates via virtual financing facilitated by a team of dedicated professionals. “Oakmont is thrilled […]

In the Oscar-nominated film Shawshank Redemption, main character Andy is sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit. Andy befriends another inmate named Red, and together they make the most out of life behind bars. Red observes Andy with curiosity and admiration; he notices that although his situation is dire, Andy […]

The strip broom was designed as an alternative to the traditional tube broom. With interchangeable rows of bristle, the strip broom provides efficient sweeping, simple storage, ease of disposal, and simplified broom changeovers. The tube broom has been the staple in the sweeping industry for decades. The only problem is, they’re bulky and very heavy, […]

Even in the best of times, problems in any business are inevitable. In the unique case of 2020, the challenges for small to medium-sized service companies across the business sector seem to be multiplying daily. So, as in all other industries, power sweeping businesses need owners and managers who are equipped with the necessary leadership […]

When consumer spending declines, small businesses are at greater risk than larger, better-established companies. Smaller businesses often simply don’t have the financial wherewithal to struggle successfully through extended economic crises. However, by taking measures to prepare in advance for difficult times ahead, you can help your commercial power sweeping business become more resistant to threats […]

Here’s an extraordinary and circuitous story that looks back through the past eight years of developing an Indiana industrial power sweeping business from zero. It’s about a young man with a truly spectacular work ethic and wealth of courage and ingenuity who recognized an opportunity and embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with only a broom […]

As we work to adapt our businesses to the Covid-19 crisis, fear of economic uncertainty is looming. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), a national poll measuring people’s perception of business conditions, employment, and individual finances, continues to fall to historic lows (The Conference Board, 2020). Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index, a measure of American’s feelings on […]

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a weird and unsettling odyssey, and business owners are setting the example — implementing the solutions on the ground that help mitigates the spread of the virus, reassure workers and families, and keep their communities safe. Of course, it’s also up to business owners to keep their companies financially and […]

We wrote an article in the past titled, “Creating Your Team”. The short article focused on creating a team of competent contributors outside your business to help you identify ways to become more productive, identify growth strategies, and manage resources. Anyone, whether a sports fan or not, can identify with the “team” aspect. Putting your […]

As we experience this unprecedented event in modern history, safety has taken on a new face. It is no longer enough to clean dirt and debris from parking lots and job sites to protect our pavement and natural resources, including the air we breathe, it is now more important than ever to focus on protecting […]