Entries Tagged Small Business

For many businesses, modernizing operations is still a challenge to tackle. Automation and moving over to digital processes can drive better efficiencies...

John Haughwout markets his Free Flow Plumbing company with the same elan he brings to a door when answering a service call....

For the first few years, the owners of Handy Plumbing Man in San Carlos, California, grew the business by word-of-mouth referrals. It worked...

How about this for a plumbing company origin story? You’re a recent college grad, unemployed for months, and scouring the local newspaper’s...

At Cornel’s Plumbing, Heating & Air in Portland, Oregon, culture is always top of mind, according to Westie Magnuson. Magnuson’s official job title...

Many companies keep employee pay shrouded in secrecy while other employers make such information known to their workers. So, what are the...

When hiring technicians, many business owners look for skills or experience during the hiring process. These are critical and important things to consider,...

The integration of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of a construction project — from planning to site work and...

To Mario Morariu, any tool or method is worth some consideration as he continues to look to grow his family’s business, Cornel’s...

In industries like drain cleaning and other home service sectors where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than...

Successful entrepreneurs usually exhibit certain characteristics, vision and drive being principal ones. Add patience to the mix and you describe Chris Reynolds,...

It’s not unusual for business owners to have Type A personalities that make it difficult for them to give up responsibilities and...

How much of a negative impact can the bad apples in your organization have? Is having no bad employees a realistic goal? First things first:...

Jobber, a leading provider of home service software, recently released its latest Home Service Economic Report: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook. The report...