Summer School for Shredding Firms

Shred First LLC, Spartanburg, S.C., is holding its annual Shred School class from August 2-4 at its Spartanburg facility.

The three-day event offers owners and employees of secure destruction companies the chance to learn about several different aspects of managing and operating a shredding company.

A primary topic covered during “classroom” sessions includes how to sell document destruction services, from researching prospective clients to making cold calls and conducting a needs analysis for potential customers.

Sales planning and follow-up is further covered in sessions on writing proposals and handling objections to close a sale.

Competitive factors such as financial planning, developing the right cost structure and evaluating the competition are also addressed during the first two days of the school session.

Equipment and operations are covered during the August Shred School on the final day of the schedule, on Weds., August 4.

Shred First is charging $3,500.00 for two people for the school, with that cost covering meals and a two-night hotel stay.

Further information on the school can be obtained by contacting Nick Wildrick at Shred First at (864) 577-9645 or via e-mail at nick@shredfirst.net.