Business & Technology

Entry 288717We often spend more time with our work family than our real family. I use the word “family” because we end...

Has this ever happened to you? You go to a prospect’s home to look at a potential job, and during the conversation, the...

Thirty states have legalized medical marijuana and nine of those have also legalized it for recreational use. This has caused confusion for...

Telephone customer service may look easy, but until you’re responsible for navigating the world of tough calls, it’s difficult to appreciate the...

Wastequip names new chief information officerMike Marchetti has been named the new chief information officer for Wastequip. In this role, Marchetti will...

This is not an article about political prognostication or economic speculation. Rather, it’s about ensuring that your business is prepared for all...

The website www.manta.com conducted a survey of 1,960 small-business owners in 2017, and 34 percent of those surveyed said they don’t have...

Entry 288723Cusco announces new technical sales managerCusco named Blaine Simon its new technical sales manager. From lead operator to account manager, he...

As the owner of a septic services business, you need your customers to pay you — the sooner the better. Your cash...

Entry 288736A septic pumper's website is everything from a 24/7 customer support center to a sales and marketing tool. Websites make a...

The temporary employee is a necessary evil in our industry. We desperately need them to take on our routes, clean our restrooms...

They say admitting you have a problem is the first step. So, I admit that I am terrible at hiring people. Generally...

The internet has made great strides in leveling the playing field for businesses in competition with one other. But as with any...

Entry 288739When, if ever, should you pay for a customer lead? There is certainly no shortage of lead-generating services out there — all...

To maintain a healthy cash flow in your business, it’s important to get client invoices paid on time — the sooner the...

Septic work remains the backbone of Miene Septic Service, but the company’s willingness to improvise has opened the door to new opportunities....

Entrepreneurs often use personal assets as startup capital and rely on their personal credit scores to secure startup loans. Once their businesses...