Entries Tagged Business Ownership

Everyone has the potential to be an industry leader. These leaders are the ones who transform the world — who disrupt their industry...

When 19-year-old Terry Kiel was presented with two job offers on the same day in 1976 — a foundry and a concrete...

When Lucas Elsing formed Kegonsa Plumbing in 2018, he was certain he had the technical skills to succeed.“I was pretty confident in...

Anyone in a family business knows that according to many statistics, the chance of the business surviving declines with each handoff to...

I always say that in order to achieve success, every business — no matter the industry — must be equally balanced in...

Many small- and medium-sized business owners face a simple dilemma on a daily basis. They are really good at producing and selling...

Bolstered by a series of acquisitions and a strong economic tailwind in Missoula, Montana, business partners Adam Bartels and Russ Hood have...

Reshaping an established business sometimes is like a remodeling project on an older home: Despite due diligence, the unexpected still happens. That’s...

Name and title or job description: Emil “Skip” Norsic Jr., CEO Business name and location: Emil Norsic & Son, Southampton, New York Services we offer: Septic tank...

Imagine this scenario: A septic pumper named Charlie runs a successful business in his hometown. Everything operates smoothly until Charlie passes away...

I consider a bad bottle of Heineken to be a personal insult to me,” said the Dutch brewer Freddy Heineken. Brian and Mike...

Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what you should...

COVID-19 has flipped most of the world upside down. On a positive note, it has forced businesses to innovate like never before....

The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging climate for small businesses. Financial concerns are butting up against public health interests. With that challenge...