Chimney Slang!
This was written by an old friend but it was worth sharing. It is a really fun look at our past. The history of the chimney sweep is dense and here is a quick look at Pattercant.
Read articleOpportunity Strikes
The hearth industry is potentially the next fastest growing Franchising opportunity in the United States. Join the Midtown Team to bring professionalism and a system to your existing business, or form a more valuable company before exiting (for those who are approaching retirement age) or to start a business from scratch. We are partnering with successful predecessors in similar industries to bring the finest quality CRM and scheduling systems to our franchisees. The key to the success of any Franchise is creating speed through systems for expensive labor services, and a deep understanding of the customer. The hearth industry is ready for Midtown Sweeps. Are you?
Read articleDoubt Busting the Chimney Sweeping Franchise!
In SUCCESS magazine this month I read an article about Entrepreneurial Approaches for the 21st Century. In describing the five business models I liked the way they described The Franchise.
Read articleThe History of your Chimney: Part One!
Have you ever wondered how our ancestors decided to build a tall ceramic funnel up through their ceiling? How much have chimneys changed since then?
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Peter Drucker wasn't god, but he was an amazing man. He had a way of turning parables of management into specific terms a small business or corporation could follow easily in their everyday dealings. I recently began reviewing his works and I thought a bi-weekly blog post would be a fun way to open discussion based on his insights and maybe share his innovation with someone unfamiliar with his visions for chimney sweeping opportunity!
Read articleChimney fire consumes Thomas Jefferson’s Treasure!
Celebrating the fourth of July I had a desire to do a little research into our forefathers. Funny enough I found this story, and from a chimney sweeps perspective I could help but find myself drawn to it. Tragically, it was all thanks to a chimney fire. This specific story happens to be the worst imaginable informational loss that has ever been connected to a chimney fire. I can't help but to wish Midtown Chimney Sweeps had only been there to inspect this fireplace!
Read articleThe Chimney Sweeping Trade’s Dynamic Past and Bright Future!
Here at Midtown Chimney Sweeps we are really in love with the Chimney Sweeping trade. No other current working trade can boast such a colorful and entertaining past. We all have seen the Disney rendition of the Chimney Sweep but what was their everyday like? We are slowly doing the research and we want you to come here to all of the new information we are compiling in the next year. Our website has a specific page that will be posting fun facts and trivia for your learning pleasure.
Read articleWhat you didn’t know about your Gas fireplace!
Many homes in America use gas fireplaces instead of wood burning stoves and many don't realize that you should still sweep and/or inspect your stove yearly. Here is why? Whether you primarily use a gas heated appliance, a furnace or even a hot water heater most of the appliances used today still use the chimney to vent the exhaust.
Read articleInspecting your Chimney in the Summer Months
This sounds hard! If you are moving into a new home or have recently purchased a rental. We are ready an available to send you a certified chimney sweep to inspect your chimney. Cracks, water damage or an uncleaned chimney can mean a higher risk when you are ready to burn in the coming months
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