Business & Technology

As long as you’ve got the equipment, you might as well put it to use. That’s the philosophy of Henry Damm, the co-owner of...

Andy Prestigiacomo is a believer of taking risks, of seizing opportunity when it presents itself.Look no further than the successful growth and...

My 17-year-old son recently opened a checking account. He rolled his eyes and shook his head “no” when the bank teller asked...

When Bob and Danielle Beauregard decided to add septic pumping to the services offered by their Mr. Rooter franchise in Anderson, South...

A successful hydroexcavation operation requires the right equipment and the right people. Replace either part of the equation with less than the...

Small-business owners tend to have goals, plans and visions for the future. They also have challenges to face and obstacles to overcome....

When it comes to marketing, more isn’t always better. There are so many viable options out there today and it’s easy to...

I was asked by one of my employees recently if I had a copy of the e-book I wrote years ago called...

Maybe you’re weighing the pros and cons of hiring your first employee. Maybe you’ve had employees for years and have been handling...

Some days, working for a small business can feel a bit like you stepped back into high school. There are fights between...

You know what they say about good reputations: They take a lifetime to build, but only a second to destroy. That’s true...

When Todd Fitch and his wife, Kristin, purchased a San Francisco-area fencing company in 2006, they did not originally envision owning a...

You offer benefits because you want to provide a well-rounded compensation package. That’s a smart approach, because research indicates that more than...

You have good cash flow, minimal debt and no upcoming major purchases in the works.But we both know just how unpredictable the...

“Are you satisfied with the service you received?” That is a tough question to ask. You’re opening yourself up to a variety...

Anyone who has ever worked in sales knows how hard it is to get a customer. After you convert a new customer,...

Every company needs something that makes it stand out from the competition. In a sea of standard units, it takes some effort...