Editorial Articles

Hydroexcavation is often promoted as a safer method of excavation — and in almost all ways, it is. But that doesn’t mean...

Sometimes a good, long look at how your company is operating, and what you could eliminate, can lead to more business. Barry Wood,...

The goal of any commercial insurance policy is to protect the golden goose that is your business and keep it laying eggs...

As a plumber and drain cleaner in rural north-central Iowa, Kent Morton — the owner of Mort’s Water Co. — tries to...

It might seem like a dramatic claim, but disorganized service trucks can have a real cost for business owners. “Plumbers are hoarders,” says...

Safety is paramount. No matter the line of work you’re in, it’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees...

In too many businesses, challenging even the worst idea can quickly put you on the hot seat. It’s a shame because companies...

The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...

Vacuum excavation contractors are seemingly always on the lookout for units that allow them to finish the job quicker and more efficiently....

At a local Chinese restaurant, Ken Beyer had a formative experience. He was riding along with his co-owner, Mike Phillips, looking to get...

Crews at Great Lakes TV Seal readily go to extremes to serve the company’s municipal customers, even if it means inspecting underwater...

Change is good. It’s a trite sentiment, but true nonetheless. The owners of both companies profiled in this issue made big changes...

As America’s fifth-largest producer of broiler chickens, Mississippi helps feed the world with poultry. But behind the scenes, B Clean — a...