Having a busy business schedule is often seen as a badge of success. According to a study conducted by the Journal of Consumer...
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Why Positive Leaders Run Better Crews
Much in the world often seems out of our control.
We experience rapid change, political and economic uncertainty, employee shifts and the war...
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6 Mistakes Contractors Make When Selling Their Business
Entry 285837Selling a company isn’t an easy.
You spend a large portion of your working life trying to grow your company and now...
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Wouldn’t Your Employees Enjoy Three-Day Weekends?
I’ve worked several different schedules. Some were great, others less so. But the best work schedules all shared one thing in common: They allowed...
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Do You Advertise in Church Bulletins or on Restaurant Placemats?
Way back when, I had a summer job selling newspaper advertising over the phone. I think we had push-button phones on our...
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Taking Advantage of the Power of Press Releases
Running a local business is not easy. Whether you’re a one-person show or have a team helping with operations, getting things and...
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Employees Discuss Their Wages. What Happens Next?
When I graduated from college, I took a job as an entry-level employee at a printing production facility. I worked hard, climbed...
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Choose Your Home Base Wisely for a Successful Startup
Selecting the best spot to open a contracting service business requires careful consideration. Gary Kes, owner of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber,...
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3 Tips to Bring Your Company Into the Modern Era
Entry 285918The pumping and plumbing industry is adapting every day with new technologies that improve companies' efficiency while helping them maintain a...
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How to Adjust Pricing to Accommodate Inflation
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...
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Quality Photos Boost Your Online Presence
Did you know that up until March 2017, there were no pictures on Google Search? Fast forward to today and there is...
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5 Tips for Cultivating a More Positive Company Culture
Much in the world often seems out of our control.
We experience rapid change, political and economic uncertainty, employee shifts and the war for...
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Stemming the Great Resignation
Record-breaking numbers of employees continue to quit their jobs. As this so-called Great Resignation ripples through the workplace, it underscores the need...
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Managing Your Business During Inflation
The Producer Price Index went up 10% in 2021, which was last seen during the Great Recession of 2008, and the Consumer...













