Business & Technology

There’s little question that inflation has been the year’s dominant economic story, impacting consumers and business owners alike. Stemming from the shockwaves of...

Did you know that up until March 2017, there were no pictures on Google Search? Fast forward to today and there is...

Much in the world often seems out of our control. We experience rapid change, political and economic uncertainty, employee shifts and the war for...

In an era of workforce shortages among the trades, a young drain cleaning company in Glenview, Illinois, is building out its crew...

Times are changing. As day-to-day operations slug it out with the status quo, things around us are constantly changing. If you fail...

Name and title or job description: Rick Maguire, co-owner with wife Jane Business name and location: Maguire Wastewater Solutions, Virden, Illinois Services we offer: Installation of all...

Developing a workplace with a “culture of nice” sounds like a worthy goal for any organization. After all, who wants jerks for...

Over the years, Jeremy Hamblen has developed a business philosophy that’s as simple and basic as Gorham Septic, the one-man pumping company...

Record-breaking numbers of employees continue to quit their jobs. As this so-called Great Resignation ripples through the workplace, it underscores the need...

The Producer Price Index went up 10% in 2021, which was last seen during the Great Recession of 2008, and the Consumer...

As a business owner, you know your stuff. You have to. But are you using that expertise and knowledge to get eyes...

It is important to put yourself in the best position to bring in new customers. And when people look for service businesses,...

Old habits die hard. Jamie Decker admits he hasn’t looked at a phone book in years, but says he can’t quite bring...

These days most people are familiar with the concept of storing data in the cloud. But what exactly does it mean for...

Operating a business from a shop in your backyard and a home office may be practical for very small businesses. However, as...

If you prefer learning out on the job site through interaction with colleagues over time in a classroom, you’re not alone. You’re also well...

Recent employee engagement statistics depict a worrisome trend: Employees everywhere are more detached from the workplace than ever, apathetic about their jobs...